G.R.I.P.
As Sheriff I will initiate the Gang Reduction and Intervention Program better known as “G.R.I.P”. G.R.I.P. is a highly successful program at identifying and addressing, at risk youth, active gang members and community related issues. G.R.I.P. is formulated from a Comprehensive Gang Model supported by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and is endorsed by The Virginia Attorney General's Office. Since G.R.I.P’S inception in our state capitol, Richmond has dropped from being the 5th most dangerous city in America to the 49th. The program is fueled by a multi-partnership organization consisting of a collaborative effort between community partners, government agencies, faith based organizations, volunteer groups, and private sector involvement. The program focuses on a strategic plan targeting anti-gang strategies, through program activities, such as primary and secondary prevention, intervention, suppression, and reentry. As part of my commitment to the community and G.R.I.P. I will ask to remain a member of the J.A.D.E. T/F in a supplemental capacity keeping me abreast of at risk youth and active gang members. To read more, click on this link: http://www.vaag.com/KEY_ISSUES/GANGS/Gangs_GRIP_Program.html |
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