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One state is fighting domestic violence by preparing salon pros to help victims who confide in them.

Thanks to a new bill passed by Illinois lawmakers, salon professionals will have a better understanding of how to respond to clients that are or have been victims of domestic or sexual abuse. Chicago Says No More, an organization that raises awareness about domestic abuse, approached Senator Bill Cunningham and another legislator, Representative Fran Hurley, last year with the idea of training salon workers.

The new bill requires salon professionals to take the course “Listen, Support, Connect”, offered at this past year’s America’s Beauty Show, which guides salon professionals as to how to respond to clients who are victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. Cosmetologists in Illinois will not be allowed to renew their licenses without having taken the class. The bill recognizes the special relationship between hairdressers and their customers, how they become confidants and can notice changes in people who they see multiple times every year. Not to mention that many salons have the potential to be safe spaces for many women, surrounded by other women and thus feeling more comfortable to let down their guards. With salon professionals learning how to spot the signs of abuse, they might be able to guide their client to where they can seek help.

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