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Office of Justice Programs Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative
The Office of Justice Programs Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI) is led by the Office of Justice Programs (OJP).
Goals
- Prevent and reduce violent crime within communities through evidence-based interventions.
- Support partnerships among community residents, various government agencies, and community-based organizations to address gun and gang violence.
- Enhance community resilience and safety by implementing strategies that engage high-risk individuals and interrupt cycles of violence.
Sponsor
Creation
CVIPI was initiated in FY 2022 as part of a broader Department of Justice strategy to address community violence, not by specific legislation but as part of OJP's mission to promote public safety.
Funding
Funding for CVIPI is provided through OJP's annual appropriations, with grants distributed to various organizations. For FY 2023, there was a specific solicitation for applications with deadlines for proposal submissions. Funding is ongoing, subject to annual appropriation and program performance.
Leadership
The title of the leader of the program is **Assistant Attorney General** for the Office of Justice Programs.
Website
https://www.ojp.gov/program/community-based-violence-intervention-and-prevention-initiative
Social Media Accounts
- No specific social media accounts are listed for CVIPI, but updates might be shared through:
- https://twitter.com/OJPGov Twitter (X): @OJPGov
Wikipedia Article
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