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Pioneering Public

Safety Alternatives

c o n t i n u e d

EXPANSION OF GANG REDUCTION
& YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (GRYD)

GRYD currently provides gang
intervention and prevention services
in 23 GRYD Zones throughout the city,
along with community engagement
programming and various other
initiatives. Additional funding of $2.5
million – for a total of $35 million – is
provided for the GRYD program. The
additional funding will allow the
program to expand into additional
neighborhoods across the city.

SUMMER NIGHT LIGHTS (SNL)

SNL is a signature initiative of the
Mayor’s Office of Gang Reduction &
Youth Development – offering free
food and activities at City parks and
connecting young people and families
with job opportunities and other
resources. The program also aims to
help reduce crime and violence during
the summer months. An additional
$2.4 million – for a total of $6.4 million
– is provided for the SNL program.

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