SC2 in the news

Stay informed about SC2's latest developments, community impact stories, partnership announcements, and program milestones as we work together to scale violence intervention across Chicago's neighborhoods.

Cover page for SC2 Semi-Annual Report.
Chicago Tribune
Here’s why Chicago is exceeding the standard in community violence intervention

by Charlie Beck and Melvyn Hayward Jr
Published Sep 9, 2026
Cover page for SC2 Semi-Annual Report.
Giffords
An Interview with Community Violence Intervention Leader
Susan Lee

Published May 27, 2026
Cover page for SC2 Semi-Annual Report.
WGN 9 Chicago
City leaders: Chicago’s SC2 initiative shows promising results reducing gun violence in year one

by Sean Lewis, Eli Ong,
Marisa Rodriguez
Published July 15, 2025
Cover page for SC2 Semi-Annual Report.
WTTW
New Anti-Violence Initiative Aims to Reduce Chicago Shootings by 50% in 5 Years

by Amanda Vinicky
Published Feb 1, 2024
Cover page for SC2 Semi-Annual Report.
WGN 9: Adelante Chicago
Organizations like New Life Centers continue to fight to decrease violence

Hosted by Lourdes Duarte
Published Jun 30, 2026