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Our youth need programs that work– programs that not only prevent violence, but also provide purpose, fulfillment, leadership skills, and pathways to economic mobility.

Students regularly missing school is a clear problem. What isn’t clear is the solution. That’s why we need to hear from you!

It is time to embrace a new paradigm that uses evidence-informed interventions to reverse this trend and build safety that works for all people — a paradigm that creates safety not through additional police, jails, or prisons, but through addressing root causes and preventing harms before they occur.

At a time when so many communities are struggling and seeking much-needed stability, this historic and timely legislation will catalyze evidence-informed investments to reduce violence, strengthen community bonds, improve health outcomes, and give all people the genuine safety that they deserve.

On behalf of the Community Safety Working Group and the more than 80 undersigned organizations, we urge you to advance a Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations package that prioritizes genuine safety in our communities — a package that adopts a public health approach to safety, while strengthening opportunities for individuals, families, and communities.