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Pacoima/Foothill Gang Reduction and Youth Development Zone

Award Information

Award #
2008-JL-FX-0200
Location
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2008
Total funding (to date)
$339,852
Original Solicitation

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2008, $339,852)

Using crime data indicating significant gang-related crime and violence, as well as other social indicators, the Office of the Mayor of Los Angeles opened a Gang Reduction and Youth Development Zone in the Pacoima/Foothill area of Los Angeles. Located in the San Fernando Valley, the Pacoima/Foothill area has endured persistently high crime rates and levels of violence. The primary goal of a GRYD Zone is to reduce gang-related violence and crime and increase youth development opportunities within the Zone. NCA/NCF

Date Created: September 17, 2008