Tue, Mar 12
|River Forest Village Hall
Cook County United Against Hate and Commissioners Aguilar, Stamps and Trevor Present: Hate Crime Prevention Panel
Join Cook County United Against Hate, Commissioner Frank Aguilar, Commissioner Tara Stamps, Commissioner Maggie Trevor, and River Forest Mayor Catherine Adduci for a workshop on how hate crimes are handled by Cook County criminal and civil agencies.
Time & Location
Mar 12, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
River Forest Village Hall, 400 Park Ave, River Forest, IL 60305, USA
About the event
Join Cook County United Against Hate, Commissioner Frank Aguilar, Commissioner Tara Stamps, Commissioner Maggie Trevor, and River Forest Mayor Catherine Adduci for a workshop on how hate crimes are investigated, prosecuted, and repaired, if not prevented in the first place.
The panel will feature representatives from Cook County Departments, including the Sheriff’s Office, State’s Attorney, Department of Human Rights and Ethics, and Public Defender.
Attendees will learn about:
- Hate crime investigations and criminal prosecution proceedings
- Victim support resources and mental health services
- Remedies when hate is not a crime
- Efforts by Cook County to prevent and interrupt all forms of hate
- Actions you can do when you are witness to, or are a victim of, hate
- Everyone's important role in identifying a hate crime and supporting their community.
Learn more about Cook County United Against Hate: www.cookcountyunitedagainsthate.com