US cancels hundreds of grants for police, crime victims, Justice Dept documents show

'Deadly consequences': Trump takes a 'sledgehammer' to California crime prevention efforts

Dozens of California violence prevention and victim service programs, including ones to protect survivors of domestic violence and end sexual abuse in jails and prisons, are facing devastating cuts after the Trump administration abruptly pulled funding from them. This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters.“These programs literally save lives – not just for the victims, but for our entire communities,” said T…

Layoffs, closures and gaps in oversight expected after hundreds of DOJ grants are canceled

Hundreds of organizations have received notice that the Department of Justice is canceling ongoing grants they had received through the Office of Justice Programs.

Sudden federal funding cuts hit NJ violence intervention programs

Sudden funding cuts by US Department of Justice have immediate impact The post Layoffs, shutdowns at NJ violence intervention programs appeared first on NJ Spotlight News.

Mayor Avula says Office of Gun Violence Prevention won’t be affected as DOJ cancels grants

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Richmond Mayor Danny Avula said his new Office of Gun Violence Prevention won’t be affected by federal grant cuts. On Wednesday, April 23, the Department of Justice (DOJ) canceled hundreds of millions of dollars in grant awards to local governments and community organizations. According to the DOJ's Office of Justice programs, the canceled awards did not align with the Trump administration’s priorities. Attorney General P…

'One of our most critical programs': National victims group rebukes DOJ grant funding cuts

Claire Ponder Selib of the National Organization for Victim Advocacy joins Morning Joe to discuss the DOJ's slashing funding for grants that help survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

LaPorte loses over $1M in federal grants, impacting police and forestry projects

Two major grants promised to LaPorte are now off the table.City officials say this is a major blow, especially for LaPorte Police, who were counting on those do