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Gang prevention

OJJDP FY 2022 Youth Violence Prevention Program

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For this solicitation, applicants must develop and implement a youth violence prevention strategy targeting middle and high school age youth and/or those youth having multiple risk factors for violence.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Community Violence Interventions

On April 7, 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration announced investments in community violence intervention (CVI) strategies to reduce gun violence. The announcement details changes to existing federal funding by five federal agencies, including the Department of Justice (DOJ), to direct support to CVI programs.
 
As part of DOJ's efforts, OJJDP will give priority to applicants proposing CVI strategies under two competitive fiscal year 2021 grant...