The deputy mayor is working with non-governmental groups to tackle an issue that's pervasive but that many people in society may not think about if they are not directly affected.
Department of Justice Awards $100 Million to Reduce Community Violence The Department of Justice announced today grant awards totaling $100 million to help communities across the U.S. reduce gun crime and other serious violence. The announcement was made during a visit by Department officials to Baltimore, Maryland, home to three community-based organizations receiving funding under the Department’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative.