California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program.
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Overview
This bill establishes the California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program (CalVIP) to fund community gun violence reduction initiatives in disproportionately impacted cities and counties. It creates an Office of Community Violence Intervention within the Board of State and Community Corrections to administer the program, provide technical assistance, and conduct statewide strategic planning. The office will also be responsible for producing regular reports on the program’s effectiveness and identifying opportunities for funding and collaboration.
Key provisions
- Creates the Office of Community Violence Intervention within the Board of State and Community Corrections.
- Requires the office to administer the California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program (CalVIP).
- Mandates the office to recommend grant awardees and facilitate an executive steering committee.
- Requires the board to reserve funds for the office’s administration and program promotion.
- Establishes criteria for cities to qualify for CalVIP grants based on homicide rates.
- Requires grantees to distribute at least 50% of grant funds to community-based organizations, public agencies, or tribal governments.
- Directs the office to produce a report every two years on community violence intervention and prevention efforts.
- Authorizes the office to apply for and coordinate federal grants related to violence prevention.
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