"ICHV educates the public about the epidemic of handgun violence and works to reduce death and injury caused by the easy accessibility of firearms in our society. Founded in 1975 by four suburban Chicago women concerned about the tragic consequences of handgun proliferation and availability, ICHV works on a variety of fronts to educate, raise public awareness, and build coalitions to enact change in laws and behavior. For 32 years, ICHV has been a leader among state gun violence prevention groups."