AlexBailey
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I saw a billboard about this:
ONLY THE LAW BREAKING — NOT THE LAW ABIDING — SHOULD BE LOOKING OVER THEIR SHOULDER IN FEAR. CEASEFIRE VIRGINIA WILL WORK TO KEEP VIOLENT, REPEAT OFFENDERS BEHIND BARS, PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITIES AND KEEPING OUR FAMILIES SAFE.
~ Attorney General Jason Miyares
In response to the urgent need for reducing gun violence and addressing the pressing issue of violent crime in Virginia, the Ceasefire Virginia initiative has been developed. Spearheaded by Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, this initiative brings together a unified effort from government officials, law enforcement, and community leaders to reduce violent crime and protect our communities. The initiative focuses on reducing the illegal use of guns to commit crimes through a comprehensive approach that combines prosecution and community intervention, with a specific emphasis on targeting serious repeat offenders in Virginia’s highest crime areas.
Recognizing the significance of this issue, Virginia’s General Assembly has allocated an initial $5 million toward the Ceasefire Virginia initiative. This investment enables Virginia to strengthen its capabilities in tackling violence, supported by the appointment of cross-designated assistant attorneys general and coordinators.
Ceasefire Virginia employs a strategic approach, targeting the reoffending violent offenders in our community who are responsible for the majority of our violent crimes. Valuable intelligence is received from various sources, including the public, law enforcement agencies, criminologists, and expert analysts.
https://ceasefirevirginia.org/
They did something like this 20+ years ago called Project Exile. Basically, it was where prohibited persons got a fiver in Club Fed somewhere across the country. Allegedly, it worked at least somewhat. I noted that this got about $5M. I wonder if Exile got a dole which ran out, and I wonder how long this program will last.
Thanks for posting that, Wat.
It goes a lot further than simple thoughts and prayers and is way more effective than having NRA rallies nearby after a school shooting.
