The Trump administration has terminated more than half of federal funding for gun violence prevention, cutting $158 million in grants that support community programs in major cities like New York and Chicago. This move has affected 69 out of 145 community violence intervention contracts, which were originally funded through the 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, highlighting a significant shift in national policy amid ongoing concerns over gun violence.
Experts warn that these cuts threaten the effectiveness and sustainability of grassroots violence intervention initiatives, particularly in communities facing high rates of gun violence. With thousands of grants under review at the Department of Justice, organizations previously empowered by federal funding are now scrambling to find alternative resources to continue their life-saving programs, which focus on conflict mediation and support for gun violence victims.
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