Youth Violence Prevention Position and State Funding

At a glance

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  • What: The city's youth violence prevention work, including the staff position that coordinated an interagency task force and the state Shannon grant that funds community programs.
  • Where it stands: As of September 22, 2026 the position was vacant and on hold pending a department review; the Shannon application had been submitted for the same amount as the prior year.

Log

  • 2026-09-22 - Youth Advisory Commission - Summer data showed arrests of people 18 and under down 47 percent; the position's posting was on hold and the grant application, with 11 funded applicants, was submitted.

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