Justice Department Emphasizes Partnerships, Community-Based Approaches in Combating Violent Crime

Attorney General Garland and Associate Attorney General Gupta address the Violent Crime Reduction Summit, announcing new initiatives and the release of the Violent Crime Reduction Roadmap.

• Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta addressed the Justice Department’s Violent Crime Reduction Summit, emphasizing the importance of partnerships in combating violent crime.
• The Department of Justice has launched a Department-wide Violent Crime Reduction Strategy to address the spike in violent crime during the pandemic, with a focus on strengthening Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) and the National Public Safety Partnership (PSP).
• Garland announced the release of a new publication, the Violent Crime Reduction Roadmap, which serves as a guide to the programs and strategies that have been effective in combating violent crime.
• Gupta highlighted the Department's commitment to approaches that complement enforcement and elevate the role of the community, including nearly $200 million awarded for community violence intervention and prevention programs across the country.
• Despite a recent decline in homicides, both Garland and Gupta stressed the urgent need to remain vigilant and continue efforts to reduce violent crime, particularly in marginalized and historically underserved communities.

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