The $500,000 funding secured by senators mark R. Warner and TIM kaine will enable lisc hampton roads to launch the office of the safety coordinator, a crucial step in addressing the complex issues…

This $500,000 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Congressionally Recommended Awards program (CFDA 16.753) will enable the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Hampton Roads to launch the Office of the Safety Coordinator. This initiative aims to address complex issues of crime and violence in Portsmouth and Chesapeake, Virginia through cross-sector collaboration, community engagement, and data-driven strategies. The goal is to create sustainable improvements in community safety and justice, building safer and more resilient communities where all residents can thrive. The award will fund the dedicated efforts of the Safety Coordinator and a comprehensive network of stakeholders over the 4-year project period from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2028.

The $500,000 funding secured by senators mark R. Warner and TIM kaine will enable lisc hampton roads to launch the office of the safety coordinator, a crucial step in addressing the complex issues of crime and violence in portsmouth and chesapeake. By fostering cross-sector collaboration, engaging community members, and implementing data-driven strategies, this project aims to create sustainable improvements in community safety and justice. Through the dedicated efforts of the safety coordinator and the support of a comprehensive network of stakeholders, this initiative will work to build safer, more resilient communities where all residents can thrive.