Violence prevention center moves to Schaumburg

The Illinois Center for Violence Prevention announced Monday that it has entered into an affiliation agreement with Roosevelt University and would be relocating its operations from Chicago to the university’s Schaumburg campus on Wednesday.

“We see this as a remarkable opportunity to bring two great organizations together for a common cause,” said the Rev. Larry Dowling, board chair of the center. “For more than 60 years Roosevelt University has been dedicated to transformative education and social justice. The synergies between our organizations are significant.”

Douglas Knerr, Schaumburg Campus provost, said, “The Center is a natural fit for Roosevelt University because of our shared values and mutual commitment to positive social change. Our faculty and staff look forward to working with the Center as we seek the best ways to prevent violence in our schools, our homes and in our communities.”