16.819: National Forum on Youth Violence Prevention

16.819

Inactive

Office of Justice Programs (OJP) [DOJ]

Sept. 4, 2019

Sept. 17, 2018

1. Elevate youth and gang violence as an issue of national significance; 2.Enhance the capacity of participating localities, as well as others across the country, to more effectively prevent youth and gang violence; and, 3. Promote systems and policy change by expanding engagement, collaboration, and coordination in addressing youth violence at the national, state, and local levels. The initiative had the following objectives: Support communities to establish, strengthen and sustain partnerships between law enforcement and outreach workers, clergy, community leaders and family members in efforts to deter young people from committing violence, particularly shootings and killings. Prevent and reduce youth violence by providing assistance to localities participating in the Forum to address youth violence, and increasing the number of communities participating.

B - Project Grants (Discretionary)

1) 24-US Territories; 13-state; 15-local; 20-public nonprofits; 21-other public institutions; 36 private nonprofits 2) 50-law, justice, legal services; 72-youth development 3) Contact program office for additional information.

1) 31-family/individual; 80-youth; 79-child, 15-local 2) Contact program office for additional information.