CTA Board Approves Slate of Social Service Outreach Efforts Focused on Violence Intervention, Homelessness

CTA Board Approves Slate of Social Service Outreach Efforts Focused on Violence Intervention, Homelessness – WTTW

The Chicago Transit Authority’s board of directors approved an array of new efforts aimed at aiding passengers who need shelter or healthcare, as well as new crisis and community violence intervention programs. Calling the approvals a “historic moment,” acting CTA President Nora Leerhsen said the agency is positioning itself as a national leader on alternative interventions. Directors approved pilot programs with four different nonprofits for a …

CTA to add crisis intervention, community violence prevention teams

New teams of crisis intervention and community violence prevention workers will soon roam portions of the CTA's Red, Blue and Green rail lines.

CTA deploying violence interrupters, mental health clinicians on trains this fall

Dozens of non-law enforcement personnel trained to intervene in violence and mental health crises are expected to start riding trains this fall on the CTA Red, Blue and Green lines.The Chicago Transit Authority board on Wednesday approved a $10 million, yearlong Crisis Intervention Safe Ride Specialist Pilot designed to complement the recent boost in security and police on trains and buses.The specialists, drawn from contracts with four local gr…

CTA Board Approves Slate of Social Service Outreach Efforts Focused on Violence Intervention, Homelessness

The Chicago Transit Authority’s board of directors approved an array of new efforts aimed at aiding passengers who need shelter or healthcare, as well as new crisis and community violence intervention programs.

Chicago, Maryland Expand Non-Law-Enforcement Safety, Rider Support

The CTA and MTA are launching new programs aimed at de-escalation, crisis response, rider assistance, and greater transparency.