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Funding Cuts Threaten New Jersey’s Progress Against Gun Violence

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Community violence intervention programs, a critical component in reducing gun violence in New Jersey, face severe budget cuts that threaten their operations just as summer arrives—a time typically associated with increased crime. In 2023, the state saw a 13% drop in shootings compared to 2022, largely attributed to investments in these programs, yet layoffs and service reductions loom due to the abrupt cancellation of federal grants by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Experts fear that the loss of these programs will erode the community trust built over years, ultimately leading to a spike in gun violence as temperatures rise. Attorney General Matthew Platkin, along with 21 other states, has filed a lawsuit challenging the funding cuts, emphasizing the importance of these initiatives that have drastically lowered fatal shootings by 40% over the past four years. With the onset of summer, the window for intervention supports like the Paterson Healing Collective becomes critical to prevent potential increases in violence.

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