NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Congressman Bobby Scott presented a check for $760,000 to the city’s Gun Violence and Violent Crime Reduction Initiative. The funds were secured by the congressman and will be used to support community projects aimed at reducing violence in the city.
The funds will be distributed across various programs and initiatives, with a significant portion going towards enhancing the Sheriff’s Office’s re-entry program.
This program aims to reduce recidivism by providing secure, stable housing and safe transportation to citizens returning to the community after incarceration. The funds will enable the Sheriff’s Office to expand its efforts and assist more people in need.
Additionally, some of the funds will be allocated to strengthening the Police Department’s technological infrastructure to combat crime. The department will receive support in upgrading their systems and resources to improve their ability to prevent, detect, and respond to crime in the community.
The funds will also provide support to victims and witnesses of crime through relocation and safety assistance. The funds will be used to ensure that victims and witnesses have access to resources to help them feel secure and to support them in moving forward.