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Grants going toward an education program and lighting project for the Center for Prevention of AbuseThe Center for Prevention of Abuse in Peoria will install energy efficient lighting and continue a violence prevention education program for Tri-County students, thanks to financial gifts from Ameren Illinois.
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A $750,000 federal grant will expand anti-trafficking efforts in 46 central Illinois counties.The Illinois State Police coordinates law enforcement…
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A pandemic within a pandemic: that’s how advocates have described a recent surge in domestic violence. Since stay-at-home measures were first issued in…
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The Center for Prevention of Abuse is still open for domestic violence survivors. CEO Carol Merna says it's important for these services to remain…
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Peoria County Sheriff Brian Asbell says he's seen an increase in domestic violence cases as people are forced to spend more time cooped up with each other…
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A $20,000 grant from Ameren Illinois will allow the Center for Prevention of Abuse to continue and expand its human trafficking education programs in area…
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The Center for Prevention of Abuse will host a multistate conference next spring focused on fighting human trafficking. The "Light 2020" Conference will…
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The water in the fountain at Peoria Heights’ Tower Park will run purple this October, in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.Fran Reyes is…
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A new law will protect victims of sexual abuse from potential arrest while reporting the crime.Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a law requiring an officer to…
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A bill currently awaiting Governor J.B. Pritzker’s signature would close a loophole in state law that allows some massage parlors to operate without state…