Bill > AB785

This bill creates the Community Violence Interdiction Grant Program, which will be administered by the California Health and Human Services Agency to provide funding for local community programs aimed at reducing violence in neighborhoods and schools. The grant program will support a variety of initiatives, including evidence-based gang intervention programs, youth recreation and health interventions, trauma-informed support for students, youth diversion programs, and the establishment of school-based health centers. Grants will be awarded competitively, with preference given to cities and jurisdictions most impacted by violence and to community-based organizations serving those areas. The bill establishes a new Community Violence Interdiction Grant Fund, which will be funded by transferring savings from state prison closures. Starting in 2026, the Director of Finance and Legislative Analyst's Office will calculate the annual savings from prison closures, and the Controller will transfer that amount from the General Fund to the new grant fund. This approach aims to redirect resources from incarceration towards proactive community-based violence prevention and youth support programs, with a particular focus on helping at-risk youth and communities most affected by violence.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Justice

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