The Kane County Health Department is committed to building safer communities through education, collaboration, and practical resources. We work to prevent firearm-related injuries and deaths by providing residents, families, and professionals with tools and support to make informed, responsible choices around firearm safety. We also bring stakeholders together to form strategies for safer communities.
Click on the links below to explore our key violence prevention initiatives:
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Words Matter
Words play an important role in shaping perceptions, especially when discussing sensitive topics like violence prevention. Speaking with compassion and care can foster a sense of trust, respect, and understanding among those affected by or working to prevent violence. Using thoughtful language acknowledges the pain and complexity of violence, helping to create safe, supportive spaces where people feel heard and valued. Words chosen with empathy can reduce stigma, encourage openness, and empower individuals and communities to engage in prevention efforts collaboratively. Learn more about compassionate language choices surrounding violence prevention.
Help Stop Hate
Help Stop Hate is a confidential service that provides meaningful support to assist victims and witnesses of hate acts in reporting what happened and connecting them and their communities with vital resources. The service is free, confidential, and not affiliated with law enforcement. Online reports can be made in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Tagalog, Polish, Arabic, and Hindi. Callers can report in the language of their preference and receive assistance from call specialists trained in trauma-informed care. Help Stop Hate is a project of the Illinois Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes (CDHC) and the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR).
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