City domestic violence shelters frequently ran out of beds in 2023 due to higher demand according to new report
Chicago had no beds available in domestic violence shelters for about a third of 2023, according to a report released Thursday. The first two installments of the “Measuring Safety” report describe skyrocketing need among abuse victims for housing, transportation and other resources. According to the report by The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence, a group that runs the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline, shelter needs exploded in 2023, which saw a 45% jump in requests for shelter statewide over the prior year. Читать дальше...