Attorney General Kwame Raoul unveiled a pilot program focused on reducing the long-lasting effects of violence in communities by assisting victims of violent crime in obtaining sustainable employment. The Rebound to Work program brings together community and corporate partners to provide substantive, in-depth and individualized assistance to victims of violent crime as they work to rebuild their lives. Program participants first engage in a series of webinars created by human resources representatives from Rebound to Work’s corporate partners. The webinars focus on specific, fundamental areas of job readiness, and training topics include preparing a resume, sharpening interviewing skills, securing strong references and more.

After the webinar series, each participant will have access to individualized development opportunities, including coaching from human resources representatives and coordinated support from community partners. Candidates will also have the opportunity to review positions that match their skills, qualifications, scheduling needs, commute times and aspirations for growth and advancement. Rebound to Work corporate partners have identified specific job opportunities and committed to develop webinars and engage in individual coaching sessions. Corporate partners include AT&T, Illinois American Water, Amazon, McDonald’s and Southwest Airlines. More information can be found on www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/victims/index.html