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City of Lynchburg, VA Community-Based Problem-Solving Initiative

Award Information

Award #
2005-PP-CX-0006
Location
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2005
Total funding (to date)
$183,021

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2005, $183,021)

The purpose of the initiative is to restore safety to the city's most high risk neighborhoods and empower residents to reclaim their communities. Aside from reducing recidivism and crime rates, the inclusion of the community in the criminal justice system process as problem solvers allows them to feel empowered and to view themselves as important stakeholders in the process.

CA/NCF

Date Created: September 20, 2005