Enacts the "Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Act" to address gun violence in New York.
The bill enacts the "Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Act" to address the crisis of gun violence in New York. It establishes a fund for community violence intervention and prevention, with at least $10 million or 10% of federal Victims of Crime Act funds, whichever is greater. The Office of Victim Services will promulgate regulations for grants to local governments and nonprofits for evidence-based and evidence-informed health programs. These programs aim to reduce gun violence through counseling, case management, and social services for victims and witnesses of violence.
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