Violence Prevention Task Force
Board and Commission Details
Contact Name
Allison Nickrent
Contact Title
Legislative Liaison, Department of Public Health
Contact Phone
217-785-4650
Contact E-Mail
Allison.Nickrent@Illinois.gov
Function
(1) to increase awareness of resources, jobs, and opportunities to prevent violence in this State; (2) to assist violence prevention groups, religious institutions, social lodges, community groups, block clubs, and other groups in providing safe havens for children, youth, young adults, and seniors; (3) to create, develop, and implement recreational, social, and educational initiatives for at-risk youth; (4) to organize community mental health providers in at-risk communities; (5) to provide State resources to public schools to assist with behavioral health; and (6) to assist in providing jobs, resources, and opportunities for at-risk youth so as to prevent them from committing crimes.
Term
N/A
Senate Confirmation
No
Compensation
None
Composition
(1) one member of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate; (2) one member of the Senate appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate; (3) one member of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (4) one member of the House of Representatives appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives; and (5) 2 members appointed by the Governor one of whom shall be designated the chairperson by the Governor.
Chair
Appointed by the Governor
Authority
20 ILCS 4028
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart, Sen. Brian | 10/03/2019 | Senate Minority Leader | Member | ||||
| Montgomery-Bosley, Pamela | 05/29/2020 | Governor | Chair, Member | Cook | |||
| Brooks, Corey | 10/11/2013 | Governor | Member | Cook | |||
| Hunter, Sen. Mattie | 01/08/2025 | 09/27/2013 | Senate President | Member | State Senator | ||
| Ford, Lashawn | 09/25/2013 | Speaker of the House | Member | State Representative | |||
| Elik, Rep. Amy | 03/18/2021 | House Minority Leader | Member |