(Updated at 12:30 p.m.) A year ago, Arlington County launched a diversion program for youth and young adults who commit certain misdemeanor and felony crimes. Heart of Safety is a voluntary program facilitated by Restorative Arlington, a nonprofit that facilitates meetings between victims who choose this approach and the people who committed crimes against them.
(Updated 4:45 p.m.) Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced he's increasing funds to police departments in a bid to reduce homicides, shootings and violent crime in Virginia. The move, part of a new policy