Reaching People Who Cause Harm: Policies, Funding, and Strategies in Cook County

January 22, 2026

Building on decades of work to prevent domestic violence and support survivors, Michael Reese Health Trust, in partnership with the VNA Foundation, conducted a landscape scan of domestic violence prevention efforts focused on people who cause harm.

The resulting report identifies urgent challenges as well as new opportunities for how Cook County supports survivors, interrupts cycles of harm, and keeps families safe.