US EditionCrime prevention means investing in more than just police departments
- In 2020, the Trump administration issued an executive order that stopped federal funding to hundreds of local groups focused on efforts such as preventing violence, supporting victims, assisting with reentry, and fostering youth development in California.
- A retired police lieutenant criticized the funding cut as representing a limited and outdated approach to public safety that focuses mainly on law enforcement while overlooking efforts aimed at prevention, recovery, and the overall health of the community.
- Affected groups, including Advance Peace Fresno, Impact Justice, and Youth Alive!, have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing violence, lowering recidivism, and supporting victims within their communities.
- Diane Goldstein, executive director of LEAP and retired police lieutenant, warned that if the proposed budget reductions are implemented, it could lead to an increase in crime since disputes would remain unresolved and victims would be denied important trauma assistance.
- The loss of funding has immediate effects, leaving vulnerable populations with fewer resources and increasing burdens on law enforcement, prompting some organizations to plan legal challenges and calls for state leaders to restore support.
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Crime prevention means investing in more than just police departments
As a retired police lieutenant who spent more than two decades walking the beat, investigating major crimes, and partnering with communities on public safety, my career taught me an important lesson: Law enforcement cannot do the job alone. That’s why I was dismayed—and frankly, alarmed—by the Trump administration’s recent executive order halting federal funding to hundreds of community-based organizations working on violence prevention, victim …
Newport News' violence prevention manager shares insights about new role
The city of Newport News is fostering a culture of peace as the first community violence prevention manager settles into her role.Synethia White was appointed to the role on Nov. 14 to enhance community safety. White graduated from Old Dominion University with a bachelor's degree in sociology and a minor in human services and has 20 years of experience in public service."Building relationships with those who are impacted by violence, or those wh…
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