Fresno’s violence prevention initiative, credited with a significant drop in gun violence, has lost its $2 million federal grant from the Department of Justice effective immediately. The grant, awarded to Advance Peace Fresno in 2023, was crucial in funding programs aimed at curbing retaliatory gun violence through mentorship and community engagement.
Advance Peace Fresno, which reported a 35.6% reduction in shootings in Southwest Fresno in 2022, now faces limitations in its efforts to protect the community. Advocates fear this abrupt funding cut could reverse the progress made over the past years, underscoring the dire need for continued support in combatting urban violence.
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