Break the Cycle of Violence Act aims to reduce community violence through grants and initiatives.
The Break the Cycle of Violence Act seeks to combat community violence by authorizing the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants for community-based violence intervention programs. These programs focus on reducing reinjury and promoting recovery among victims. The bill also establishes an Office of Community Violence Intervention and a National Community Violence Response Center to coordinate efforts and research. Additionally, the Department of Labor is tasked with providing job training and workforce programs for opportunity youth in communities affected by gun violence.
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