WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) announced a $2 million federal investment from the Department of Justice (DOJ) to help the City of Grand Rapids to build on the success of its “Cure Violence” program, which has helped to significantly reduce gun violence in initial focus areas in the city.
“As gun violence continues to impact Michiganders, it’s essential that we support innovative programs that have proven successful at making a difference in our communities,” said Senator Peters. “The ‘Cure Violence’ program has made important progress to reduce gun violence, and I’m thrilled that this funding will help bring it to every corner of Grand Rapids.”
Through street-level outreach and community engagement, the “Cure Violence” program has been successful in addressing gun violence in the City’s Third Ward. This grant award will allow the City of Grand Rapids to expand the “Cure Violence” model city-wide, helping to support other locations where gun violence has continued to rise. Funding will also assist the City of Grand Rapids to build a comprehensive and unified approach to reducing gun violence across the city.
The funding for this project comes from the DOJ’s Bureau of Justice Assistance program, which supports new and innovative strategies for preventing and reducing crime, improving community safety, and strengthening criminal justice system outcomes. You can read more about the program here.
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