President Trump’s new executive orders initiate a review of gun violence prevention programs, raising concerns for initiatives aimed at reducing gun-related injuries. Among those at risk is the Health Alliance for Violence Intervention, which supports 74 hospital-linked violence intervention programs that provide crucial services to victims and families dealing with the aftermath of gun violence.
The executive directives include a freeze on numerous federal grants and a mandated assessment of several policies introduced during the Biden administration, including one that allowed states to allocate Medicaid funds for violence prevention efforts. With gun violence being the leading cause of death among children and young adults—resulting in over 48,000 deaths nationwide in 2022—these programs play a vital role in connecting violence prevention professionals with affected families, making their future uncertain.
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