Firsthand Gun Violence: Prevention Programs Get More Funding
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Chicago’s violence prevention programs are seeing a boost in funding. But is it enough?
The city’s 2021 budget includes $36 million for violence prevention programs. That’s nearly $25 million more than in the 2020 budget, but some advocates say the additional funding is still not enough.
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Firsthand Gun Violence: Prevention Programs Get More Funding
Clip: 11/30/2020 | 8m 12sVideo has Closed Captions
The city’s 2021 budget includes $36 million for violence prevention programs. That’s nearly $25 million more than in the 2020 budget, but some advocates say the additional funding is still not enough.
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