Vermont § 13 - Community Violence Prevention Program
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 13 — Community Violence Prevention Program, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13. Community Violence Prevention Program
- (a)(1) There is established the Community Violence Prevention Program to be administered
by the Department of Health in consultation and collaboration with the Chief Prevention
Officer, the Department of Public Safety, the Director of Violence Prevention, the
Executive Director of Racial Equity, and the Council for Equitable Youth Justice.
The Program shall work with communities to implement innovative, evidence-based, and
evidence-informed programs addressing causes of youth and community violence. (2) Grants awarded pursuant to this section shall be at the discretion of the Commissioner
of Health. Preference shall be given to communities where there has been an increase
in violence associated with illegal drug sales and trafficking, gang activity, or
human trafficking. Grants shall: (A) build on and complement existing programs addressing the causes of youth and community
violence; and (B) be for the purpose of funding efforts that address violence and associated community
harm using approaches that may include the following:
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 13
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 13 cover?
Section 13 ("Community Violence Prevention Program") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 13?
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