The Network - Advocating Against Domestic Violence

Welcome back to our Legislative Wins from the Spring 2026 session of the Illinois General Assembly.

We're excited to share the rest of the new laws and policies protecting survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) that were passed in Illinois this spring.

This is Part 2, so make sure you check our page for Part 1 which we posted on Monday.

We couldn't have secured these wins without YOU.

Thank you so much to everyone who turned up and made your voices heard.

There's still more work to do!

Our team is getting ready for the City of Chicago and Cook County's budget session with more organizing legislative efforts yet to come!

If you'd like to stay up to date on The Network's policy work and take action on behalf of survivors, subscribe to our newsletter and sign up for our Policy Alerts by texting NETWORKGBV to 52886

Remember, if you or someone you know is in crisis - The Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline is here to help 24/7 at 877-863-6338

Join us for our August 40-Hour Domestic Violence training! Please note that attendance at all sessions is necessary to receive a certificate of completion.

Register now at tinyurl.com/2xw46fkc

This year, The Network's Policy, Advocacy, and Research team has diligently worked with Illinois lawmakers to improve safety for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV).

But we couldn't have done it without YOU.

YOU turned up, emailed your elected officials, submitted witness slips, and shared campaigns this spring, all in the name of uplifting and protecting survivors of GBV.

We're excited to share the new laws and policies that were passed in Illinois this spring:

But this is just part 1! Keep an eye out for part 2 on Wednesday where we share more of our legislative wins, and a special thank you message for everyone fighting to end gender-based violence in your communities.

If you'd like to stay up to date on The Network's policy work and take action on behalf of survivors, subscribe to our newsletter and sign up for our Policy Alerts by texting NETWORKGBV to 52886.

Remember, if you or someone you know is in crisis - The Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline is here to help 24/7 at 877-863-6338.

Thank you so much to our generous sponsors for the 2026 Reclaiming Our Love conference, the Allstate Foundation and Plan C!

Thank you for supporting our mission to end gender-based violence. We truly couldn't do the work that we do without your generous support, and we are honored that you put your trust and faith in us.

To our Run Domestic Violence Out of Town Team Members:

We unfortunately have to reschedule the Fun Run originally planned for this weekend. The new date will be in July.

Keep an eye out for the Marathon Newsletter on July 1st for the updated date and new RSVP link. We're sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused, and look forward to seeing you all in July!

If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to
[email protected].

Survivors deserve resources that actually support their safety and healing. Instead of increasing police funding that has repeatedly fallen short, The Network urges the Mayor’s Office and City Council to prioritize community‑based services for survivors of gender‑based violence. Need help? The Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 at 877‑863‑6338.

Full Block Club Chicago story: https://tinyurl.com/425h6cfs

More memories from the Reclaiming Our Love conference. Check back Friday for the last in the series!

This year's Reclaiming Our Love conference was a powerful, inspirational experience! We are so thankful to every speaker, every attendee, every sponsor, every staff member, and every person who came together to celebrate, learn, and share over the two days.

More photos from this unforgettable conference will be posted throughout the week, so stay tuned!

To every voice that’s been silenced, every story still unfolding, and every person living their truth: this month is for you. Happy Pride 🌈

🌈 Celebrate Pride, build community, and access support, all in one place! Join The Network and partners this Sunday, June 7th, from 1–5 PM for a Pride Month celebration and GBV resource fair! We hope to see you there!