Attorney General Kwame Raoul has announced a partnership with Amazon and the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) to provide technology and support for domestic violence survivors across Illinois. The collaboration includes the distribution of 1,000 Ring X Line Devices, each with a basic protect subscription, to survivors in all 102 counties. Additionally, Ring contributed $25,000 during Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October to aid ICADV’s mission.
“Our work to protect survivors of violent crime, including domestic violence, is some of the most important work my office does,” Raoul said. “Survivors of domestic violence deserve to feel secure, which is why this collaboration with ICADV and Amazon is so important. These Ring cameras can offer peace of mind to the survivor who wants to know who is on the other side of the door before opening it or who wants to make sure a protection order is not being violated.”
ICADV serves as the statewide coalition for domestic violence service providers in Illinois and represents over 60 member organizations throughout all counties. Carrie Boyd, CEO and President of ICADV, stated: “For nearly 50 years, the ICADV has served as the statewide leader in domestic violence advocacy and awareness. ICADV is honored to partner with Attorney General Raoul and Amazon to support the safety and well-being of survivors across the state through generously donated Ring cameras. The innovative technology of Ring cameras provides not only peace of mind for survivors but also assists in the prevention of further harm. With domestic violence homicides having increased by approximately 140% in the last several years, while other violent crimes have decreased, this public safety measure is needed now more than ever. We are incredibly grateful to our attorney general and Amazon for their commitment to helping keep survivors and our communities safe.”
Ring has donated more than 35,000 video doorbells and outdoor cameras nationwide since 2021 through partnerships with over 800 nonprofit organizations that assist domestic violence survivors.
“At Ring, we believe in making neighborhoods safer and making technology accessible to everyone,” said Raquel Medrano from Amazon Public Policy. “Since 2021, we’ve supported organizations that support domestic violence survivors with technology and tools that help provide an extra layer of peace of mind. We are proud to team up with ICADV and learn alongside them to ensure that Amazon technology continues to support the needs of survivors. We hope this donation will help support community safety throughout Illinois.”
In fiscal year 2026, Raoul’s office approved more than $5.5 million in grants for agencies supporting services such as counseling groups and material assistance for victims statewide. The office also reimburses expenses related to victimization—including medical costs—and trains Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) for trauma-informed care.
In addition, over 250 new applicants joined Raoul’s Address Confidentiality Program in 2025; by year-end there were nearly 600 active participants across 44 counties using substitute addresses on public records.
The Illinois Attorney General’s office acts as Illinois’ primary legal authority offering protective services—including those highlighted above—across its main offices statewide while advocating for vulnerable groups such as workers or seniors according to its official website. Residents seeking assistance can contact Raoul’s Violence Prevention and Crime Victim Services Division via phone or online resources.
