Community Violence Interdiction Grant Program.
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Overview
This bill creates the Community Violence Interdiction Grant Program, administered by the California Health and Human Services Agency, to provide funding to local community programs working to reduce violence in neighborhoods and schools. The program will support various initiatives, including evidence-based deterrence programs, recreation and health interventions for youth, school-based health centers, and youth diversion programs. The program will prioritize communities disproportionately impacted by violence and gang involvement, and it will be funded through savings generated from the closure of state prisons.
Key provisions
- Creates the Community Violence Interdiction Grant Program within the California Health and Human Services Agency.
- Eligible programs include evidence-based deterrence programs, youth recreation and health interventions, school-based health centers, and youth diversion programs.
- Grants will prioritize cities and local jurisdictions disproportionately impacted by violence and gang involvement.
- Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to serving pupils impacted by trauma, particularly those from low-income backgrounds, homeless populations, or with mental health challenges.
- The Director of Finance and Legislative Analyst’s Office will calculate state prison closure savings annually.
- The Controller will transfer funds from the General Fund to the Community Violence Interdiction Grant Fund based on the calculated savings.
- The program requires an application process and established funding criteria.
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