Chicago Gun Violence Prevention Gets A Boost From Weed Sales In 2020

Ready Chicago is a program aimed at reducing gun violence through cognitive behavioral therapy and employment. It faces high costs and relies on private funding, but new funding from Illinois' legal weed sales will support violence prevention. The program targets black men, a group heavily affected by gun violence, and also addresses the high turnover of outreach workers due to trauma. A study by the University of Chicago will evaluate its effectiveness, highlighting the need for public funding to sustain its efforts.

What challenges do outreach workers face in the Ready Chicago program?

What is the significance of the study with the University of Chicago's Urban Labs?