DOJ giving states $231M for gun violence prevention programs

DOJ giving states $231M for gun violence prevention programs

The money will help states administer "red flag" gun control laws, crisis-intervention court proceedings and other gun-violence reduction programs.

DOJ giving states $231M for programs to prevent gun violence

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is sending out more than $200 million to help states and the District of Columbia administer “red-flag laws” and other crisis-intervention programs as part of

DOJ giving states $231M for gun violence prevention programs

The money will help states administer "red flag" gun control laws, crisis-intervention court proceedings and other gun-violence reduction programs.

DOJ giving states $231M for gun violence prevention programs

The money will help states administer "red flag" gun control laws, crisis-intervention court proceedings and other gun-violence reduction programs.

Biden admin announces $231M for gun violence prevention efforts, including red flag laws

The Justice Department will give $231 million to various state and local governments in an effort to strengthen red flag laws.

DOJ giving states $231M for gun violence prevention programs

Red-flag laws, also known as extreme risk protection orders, are intended to temporarily remove guns from people with potentially violent behavior.