About Us

History

ICVP emerged after a statewide conference on domestic violence held by the Illinois Department of Public Health and Illinois Attorney General in 1992. Initially targeting an audience of 300, this event drew more than 900 concerned individuals and organizations. Attendees at the conference called for a statewide, multi-disciplinary organization to address interpersonal violence-the model that is the basis for ICVP.

The idea of violence prevention as an inclusive movement that relies upon a myriad of partnerships has been an essential part of our work from the beginning. ICVP has always embraced a collaborative approach that links public, private and community-based entities. In ICVP’s early years, the passage for the Violence Prevention Act of 1995 brought new partners and new attention to the movement and helped open doors for more resources to reach community and school-based programs. The law created the Illinois Violence Prevention Authority, the first state agency in the nation designed to fund community and school-based efforts to understand the roots of violence and present alternatives.

Our Mission

ICVP fosters safe communities for people at every stage of life. We identify, promote and evaluate the best ways to prevent violence.

Our Core Values

ICVP believes that:

• Violence is preventable.
• Everyone has the right to live free from violence.
• Everyone has a role in preventing violence.
• Equality and respect are fundamental to successfully preventing violence