<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0JhmZc_0vmGbaDf00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0JhmZc_0vmGbaDf00" width="980" height="653" ><figcaption>Jill Croce</figcaption></figure><h2>💵 Money is to help violence intervention programs</h2><h2>💵 Applications now being accepted</h2><h2>💵 Check out the highest amounts for recipients</h2><p>TRENTON — Nonprofits throughout New Jersey that lead the way in mitigating violence have an opportunity for some serious cash.</p><p>Gov. Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matt Platkin <a href="https://www.njoag.gov/governor-murphy-attorney-general-platkin-announce-14-5-million-in-violence-intervention-and-prevention-grants-available-for-community-organizations/">have announced $14.5 million</a> is available in grants to support Community-Based Violence Intervention (CBVI) Programs. The funding is made possible through the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and federal American Rescue Plan funds.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0oW2xn_0vmGbaDf00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0oW2xn_0vmGbaDf00" width="1600" height="1067" ><figcaption>Canva/Townsquare Media Illustration</figcaption></figure><p>“There is no place for violence in New Jersey, which is why we have gone to great lengths to break harmful cycles and ensure our residents feel secure in their homes, neighborhoods and workplaces,” Murphy said in a statement.</p><p>Since 2021, $55 million has been given to CBVI programming through the Murphy administration, according to the Attorney General's Office.</p><p>According to information from the Murphy administration, CBVI programs use a public health approach to interrupt cycles of violence.</p><p>Some of the strategies to achieve this include:</p><ul><li>mentorship</li><li>de-escalation services</li><li>street outreach through credible messengers</li><li>trauma support</li><li>case management</li><li>counseling</li><li>safe passage for school-age children in high crime areas</li></ul><p>Applications are now being accepted, and grant documents and program guidelines <a href="https://www.njoag.gov/resources/grant-opportunities/#cbvi0924">can be found here</a>.</p><p>Applications must be sent to CBVI@njoag.gov by Oct. 21.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=46h9Aq_0vmGbaDf00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=46h9Aq_0vmGbaDf00" width="1600" height="1067" ><figcaption>Credit: undefined undefined</figcaption></figure><p>The highest grant award for “tertiary services” is $750,000. Applicants supplying a primary or secondary service are eligible for up to $500,000.</p><p><a href="mailto:trenton.dme@townsquaremedia.com?subject=Feedback%20or%20correction">Report a correction</a> <i>👈 | 👉</i> <a href="https://nj1015.com/contact-nj-1015-newsroom/">Contact our newsroom</a></p><h2>NJ schools that made the most calls to police</h2><p>These are the 30 schools in New Jersey that made the most notifications to police during the 2022-23 school year for reasons including violence, weapons, vandalism, substances and harassment or bullying. The number of arrests made by police at the schools is also provided when applicable. The schools are listed by number of police calls from least to greatest. The data comes from the state Department of Education's annual School Performance Report.</p><h2>Average property taxes in New Jersey</h2><p>These are the county and municipal average property taxes for 2023. The data comes from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. </p></div></body>

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In fight against violent crime, NJ giving out $14.5 million

TRENTON — Nonprofits throughout New Jersey that lead the way in mitigating violence have an opportunity for some serious cash. Gov. Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matt Platkin have announced $14.5 million is available in grants to support Community-Based Violence Intervention (CBVI) Programs. The funding is made possible through the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and federal American Rescue Plan funds.