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Discussion on Cure Violence program contracts and funding distribution in Brooklyn
2:07:04
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Council Member Stevens inquires about the Cure Violence program contracts and funding distribution, particularly focusing on Brooklyn. The discussion reveals that there has been no expansion of sites in Brooklyn since 2024 and explains why Brooklyn receives the largest funding.
- There are 24 contractors and providers for the Cure Violence program citywide
- Brooklyn has the greatest number of contracts and largest funding allocation
- No expansion of sites in Brooklyn since 2024
- Funding distribution is based on geographical size, population density, and areas identified as having the greatest need
Althea V. Stevens
2:07:04
There's a total of 24 contractors and providers for Cure Violence program citywide.
2:07:09
The greatest number of contracts and largest funding is in Brooklyn.
2:07:12
Has there been any expansion of sites in Brooklyn since 2024?
2:07:16
If so, which precincts and sites?
Darryl Rattray
2:07:24
Since 2024 no, we haven't expanded any of the contracts.
Althea V. Stevens
2:07:28
And is there a specific reason why the biggest funding sources are in Brooklyn?
2:07:34
Because it's a because it's big, is that that
Darryl Rattray
2:07:36
what I mean?
2:07:36
I mean of course geographically, but also population density and those are the areas that were identified and precincts by having the greatest need if you will to place some of those programs and contracts.
2:07:48
Contracts.