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Greater Kilby-Gardner-Hammond Neighborhood Gang Violence Reduction Initiative
The Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Justice Assistance Grant (BCJI – JAG) program was created to develop and implement place-based, community-oriented strategies to transform distressed communities into communities of opportunity. The Greater Kilby-Gardner-Hammond neighborhood of Worcester is perceived to be “gang territory” by area youth. Over 40% of the population is under the age of 24,…
