🚨 FCNL Urges DOJ to Reinstate Community Violence Intervention Grants 🚨 Friends Committee on National Legislation - FCNL is calling on the Department of Justice to restore over $100 million in grants for Community Violence Intervention (CVI) programs. These initiatives have been instrumental in reducing gun violence across the nation. In a recent article, José Santos Moreno of FCNL highlights the effectiveness of CVI programs, noting significant declines in killings: * Lexington, KY: 50% drop from 2022 to 2024 * Baltimore, MD: 23% drop in 2024 * New York City: 24% drop in 2025 These programs not only save lives but also offer substantial economic benefits. A Johns Hopkins study found that every $1 invested in violence prevention yields approximately $7–$19 in benefits. FCNL emphasizes that eliminating these grants undermines public safety and sets a concerning precedent for executive overreach. Congress is urged to act decisively to reinstate funding and support these life-saving initiatives. 🔗 Read the full article and learn how you can take action: https://www.fcnl.org/updates/2025-05/doj-must-restore-life-saving-grants-community-violence-intervention-congress-has #FCNL #CommunitySafety #GunViolencePrevention #CVI #PublicHealth #ProtectCVI (fb)

🌍 Did You Know? There are Violence Interrupters in Uruguay! Cure Violence Global has been working hand-in-hand with dedicated partners in Montevideo to launch a site using the Cure Violence approach—addressing violence as a health issue in communities where it’s most needed. The Community Violence Intervention movement is growing around the world, and we’re proud to be part of this global push to create safer, healthier communities. Together, we’re making change happen. 💪💙 #CureViolence #CommunityHealing #ViolencePrevention #GlobalMovement (fb)