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Children Who Witness Violence Program

Award Information

Award #
2003-JW-BX-0092
Location
Awardee County
Cuyahoga
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2003
Total funding (to date)
$397,400

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2003, $397,400)

National studies consistently indicate that children and adolescents experience unacceptable high rates of violence. The Children Who Witness Violence Program is designed to minimize the trauma symptoms experienced by children who witness violence and to assist in preventing exposure to future violence. The early intervention program will operate in the lst and 4th police districts in the City of Cleveland.

The goal of the program is to operate an early intervention service that identifies, provides crisis response, assessment and treatment services to children who witness violence.

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Date Created: September 29, 2003