[1] The organization's purpose is to train collegiate anti-abortion leaders in the state of Illinois.
According to a Chicago Tribune 2009 report, young anti-abortion activists in Illinois "say they're trying to steer away from being portrayed as abrasive, confrontational and badgering" and rather focus on providing information and hold prayer services.
Michael Laughlin, 20, president of Loyola University Chicago's Students for Life, commented "'You do get the ones real upset and [who say] 'You don't know my story, where I came from, what's going on in my life, and who are you to tell me all this stuff.'
I tell them: 'I don't know your story or situation, but I'm here and I want to help you,'"; the Tribune article suggests that abortion debate will continue.
However, their audiences and venues have also included: Students for Life of Illinois has started or participated in several state and national coalitions.