Kane County Coroner’s Office Partners with Local Anti-Violence Prevention Program

Kane County Coroner Rob Russell announced today the collaboration of his office with

international award winning Latino author and civic leader Dr. Robert Renteria. From the

Barrio bilingual book series helps to address conditions that help youth avoid choices that

may lead to violence, delinquency, drug use and gangs. The Barrio program promotes

education, a valued sense of pride and accomplishment, and social values that foster

improved self-esteem. Together we will be donating an academic curriculum to schools at

no cost that addresses critical thinking and conflict resolution.

“Since 2018, Kane County has averaged 15 Homicides per year. Local, State, and Federal

police agencies have had to deal with an increasing amount of violence”, said Russell. “My

goal is to help address this violence, by partnering with Dr. Renteria, and his proven

program, because no one should have to bury a child.”

Coroner Russell said the collaboration will include being in the community with Dr.

Renteria, hosting events, as well as offering the Barrio books to at risk youth. We have

already offered books to the Kane County Youth Home, Elgin Township and various

organizations in Aurora. For more information, please visit www.fromthebarrio.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rob Russell

630 232-3535

Fax 630-232-3431

Website: www.co.kane.il.us

L. Robert Russell

KANE COUNTY CORONER

37W699 IL Rt. 38

St. Charles, Illinois 60175