S 2638
Break the Cycle of Violence Act
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The Break the Cycle of Violence Act aims to reduce community violence and save lives by authorizing the Department of Health and Human Services to invest in effective community-based violence reduction initiatives. It establishes grants for community organizations and local governments to implement strategies like community outreach, hospital-based interventions, and violence interruption programs. The bill also creates an Office of Community Violence Intervention and a National Community Violence Response Center to coordinate efforts and provide technical assistance. Furthermore, it seeks to address underlying factors contributing to violence, such as unemployment and economic disparities, particularly within communities of color.
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