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DE SCR33
Concurrent Resolution
Status
5/11/2021
Primary Sponsor
Marie Pinkney
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AI Summary
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Request that U.S. Congress approve Delaware's Community Project Fund appropriation for fiscal year 2022 to support the Statewide Violence Reduction Program administered by the Delaware Criminal Justice Council.
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Fund will support evidence-based gun violence intervention and prevention programs statewide, including Group Violence Intervention, community-based intervention programs, and hospital-based violence interruption initiatives.
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From 2017 to 2020, Delaware experienced 817 shooting incidents with 178 fatalities; violent fatal shootings increased 62% and overall shootings increased 40% during the prior year period.
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Resolution cites Delaware's existing gun violence prevention investments by the state, philanthropic organizations, and healthcare sector, including focused deterrence policing strategy and programs through Christiana Care.
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Secretary of the Senate shall send a copy of the resolution to Delaware's federal delegation after passage by the General Assembly.
Legislative Description
Requesting The United States Congress Approve Delaware's Community Project Fund Request For Fiscal Year 2022 To Provide Funding For The Statewide Violence Reduction Program Through The Criminal Justice Council To Reduce Preventable Community Gun Violence Using Evidence-based Strategies.
Last Action
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
5/11/2021