IL Blueprint for Peace

Join us to build peace, free from the harms of gun violence, racism, and criminalization.

[IL Blueprint for Peace @ILBlueprint]

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When our contributors reflected on the values reflected in their work and the meaning our shared principles hold, this was the result:

[IL Blueprint for Peace @ILBlueprint]

In 2023, Illinois can stop responding to gun violence with failed criminal penalties and can chart a new course toward a stronger, healthier, happier state.

It's time to have this conversation.

[IL Blueprint for Peace @ILBlueprint]

To reduce gun violence, we must do something different and real, stop soothing ourselves with failed tools, and address causes head-on.

Last week, 60+ orgs released @ILBlueprint recs.
You can read and sign on here:
https://t.co/68InYOsM7z +

[Cook County Public Defender’s Office @CookCoDefender]

There is another way. We can reduce the harms of gun violence, racism, and criminalization at the same time. Our office supports the recommendations put forth by the Illinois Blueprint for Peace https://t.co/aWnAd7QTo7

[Cook County Public Defender’s Office @CookCoDefender]

Not only is there a racist pattern of enforcement of gun laws in Chicago. Traffic stops, searches and gun arrests are being underreported, making oversight impossible. https://t.co/IKJIjLnJbH

[Cook County Public Defender’s Office @CookCoDefender]

We know there is a better way. Our office supports the recommendations put out recently by the Illinois Blueprint for Peace. Our state can reduce the harms of gun violence, racism, and criminalization at the same time. https://t.co/dd51XGTsc0

[Cook County Public Defender’s Office @CookCoDefender]

Gun possession prosecutions have failed to significantly reduce the demand for guns in our city. They clog up the courts. They haven’t stopped mass shootings. And the racist pattern of selective enforcement exacerbates already terrible community relations with law enforcement.

[Cook County Public Defender’s Office @CookCoDefender]

Assistant Public Defenders Margaret Armalas and Megan Tomlinson speak out about a troubling pattern they see in their work in Chicago: racist enforcement of gun possession laws. https://t.co/3X19TJrLwY

[IL Blueprint for Peace @ILBlueprint]

Some recs may seem surprising or challenging. They focus on reducing and repairing harm (and rejecting the political tactic of dodging social/institutional problems).

But if we don't keep that focus: the end result of every violent act will be even more guns and more violence.

[IL Blueprint for Peace @ILBlueprint]

To reduce gun violence, we must do something different and real, stop soothing ourselves with failed tools, and address causes head-on.

Last week, 60+ orgs released @ILBlueprint recs.
You can read and sign on here:
https://t.co/68InYOsM7z +

[Restore Justice Foundation @JusticeRestore]

Restore Justice supports the @ILBlueprint report and recommendations. Make sure to follow the Blueprint account to learn more about how we can achieve true safety and equity. https://t.co/0sBqPcFpy8

[IL Blueprint for Peace @ILBlueprint]

Alicia @Circles_Ciphers is real about the challenges to envisioning #twill peace, when people feel they need a gun to go about their daily lives.
https://t.co/k5AxuAaJSY

[IL Blueprint for Peace @ILBlueprint]

Crystal Brown from @CookCoDefender reminds us the purpose of policy (improving people's lives) and how to design effective plans (listening to impacted people).

She shares her #ILBlueprint vision of peace: children safely playing outdoors. What's yours?

https://t.co/NHNOrcNJab

[IL Blueprint for Peace @ILBlueprint]

#ILJP's @gariengatewood reminds us that building peace means providing real opportunities

https://t.co/QhcKniptuK https://t.co/KSuXgImIgn

[IL Blueprint for Peace @ILBlueprint]

Rich B from @Circles_Ciphers: to create safety in our communities, everybody needs the same equal opportunity...and hope...

Learn more about increasing peace and reducing gun violence with the #ILBlueprint at https://t.co/PTIvE5MkiA
https://t.co/KrviKLe3ZX

[IL Alliance for Reentry & Justice @IL_ARJ]

We're honored to participate and more importantly support the #ILBlueprint

[GarienG @GarienGatewood]

#ILBlueprint #ILJP is proud to support this awesome work. We look forward to building this alongside these outstanding leaders.

[IL Blueprint for Peace @ILBlueprint]

In our workgroup and coalition meetings to develop the #ILBlueprint we discussed how to build safety - and what it actually IS. Avalon @IL_ARJ reflects on the question here - what does safety feel like for you? https://t.co/jGDOvBjfeT

[IL Blueprint for Peace @ILBlueprint]

In less than 20 min, you can be briefed on the three #ILBlueprint recs to promote peace:
1) Invest in Healing and Holistic Violence Prevention
2) Redesign Criminal Processes
3) Improve Sentencing and Policy Integrity #twill https://t.co/4ZZvZDFHHl

[BlackRoots Alliance @BlackrootsChi]

Illinois can reduce the harms of gun violence, racism, and criminalization at the same time. Join us to build a healthier and more peaceful state. #ILBlueprint #tuesday #Chicago https://t.co/BM9Umb0vY5

[Restore Justice Foundation @JusticeRestore]

We are proud to be listed as supporters of the @ILBlueprint recommendations and invite you to join us - follow along to learn more about how IL can reduce gun violence and the harms of the criminal system while increasing racial equity. #twill #ILBlueprint