Miami-dade county is tackling the root causes of gun violence by implementing the miami-dade county peace and prosperity: youth development and empowerment initiative, which aims to positively…

The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention awarded a $963,000 Project Grant to Miami-Dade County to implement the Miami-Dade County Peace and Prosperity: Youth Development and Empowerment Initiative. This 4-year grant, effective from Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2028, aims to address the root causes of gun violence by providing comprehensive programming and interactions to positively impact at-risk and system-involved youth. Key activities include paid internships, college scholarships, and educational opportunities. As the primary grantee, Miami-Dade County will leverage its extensive experience managing complex, multi-year federal grant projects to deliver these services, collaborating with local nonprofits, universities, and community organizations as sub-recipients to maximize the initiative's impact on the community.

Miami-dade county is tackling the root causes of gun violence by implementing the miami-dade county peace and prosperity: youth development and empowerment initiative, which aims to positively impact at-risk and system-involved youth through comprehensive programming and interactions. This initiative expands existing anti-violence efforts under the peace & prosperity plan and community violence intervention initiative, offering activities like paid internships, college scholarships, and educational opportunities.