Department of Criminal Justice Services (140)
Request Title | Expansion of the Safer Communities Program and Community Violence Reduction Grants (394 #7c) |
Biennium | 2024-2026 |
Budget Round | Amended Bill |
Half Sheet Number | 394 #7c |
Description
This amendment provides $350,000 from the general fund the first year and $5.5 million from the general fund the second year for community violence reduction grants in additional localities. Out of the Firearm Violence Intervention and Prevention Fund, $350,000 in one-time funding supports the VICTOR Program, a gun violence prevention pilot, and $2.0 million in one-time funding supports the City of Chesapeake. Funding in the second year includes $2.5 million for Hampton and $2.5 million for Newport News through the Safer Communities program. Language prohibits Safer Communities program fiscal year 2026 grants from being used for school resource officers and directs grant recipients to prioritize community-led solutions. |
Funding Details
By Program | Program Code | Program Title | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
390 | Financial Assistance For Administration Of Justice Services | $350,000 | $5,500,000 | |
By Fund | Fund Code | Fund Title | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
01000 | General Fund | $350,000 | $5,500,000 |
Authorized Position Details
By Program | Program Code | Program Title | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
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