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Family and Community Violence Prevention Program

$40,679,067

Total Assistance, FY 2008 to Present
Agency: OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR HEALTH, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Assistance Type: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
Assistance Listing Number
93.910

Objectives: Support interventions that employ a public health approach to provide critical life skills development, academic skills, career advisement, and mentoring. Support interventions that integrate violence prevention and crime reduction models with public health and community oriented policing approaches and require partnerships among law enforcement agencies, public health agencies and other community entities. Support evidence-based programs that address unhealthy behaviors in at-risk minority male youth and provide them opportunities to learn skills and gain experience that contribute to more positive lifestyles and enhance their capacity to make healthier life choices.

 
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