Leveraging ARPA Funds to Prevent Violent Crime
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WebinarCounties are using resources from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to fund violence prevention and crime reduction programs in their communities. Counties have been using this funding to support community-based organizations and violence interrupters, as well as youth-centered wellness groups and hospital-linked intervention programs.Leveraging ARPA Funds to Prevent Violent Crime
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Leveraging ARPA Funds to Prevent Violent Crime
Counties are using resources from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to fund violence prevention and crime reduction programs in their communities. Counties have been using this funding to support community-based organizations and violence interrupters, as well as youth-centered wellness groups and hospital-linked intervention programs. Join NACo for a webinar that will feature a discussion with county leaders on how they have been using ARPA funds to reduce violence and strengthen communities.
Counties are using resources from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to fund violence prevention and crime reduction programs in their communities.2022-05-11Webinar2022-05-12
Counties are using resources from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to fund violence prevention and crime reduction programs in their communities. Counties have been using this funding to support community-based organizations and violence interrupters, as well as youth-centered wellness groups and hospital-linked intervention programs. Join NACo for a webinar that will feature a discussion with county leaders on how they have been using ARPA funds to reduce violence and strengthen communities.


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Human Services & Education Steering Committee
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Addressing the Nation’s Behavioral Health Crisis with Recovery Funds
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