Governor Evers Commits $45 Million Towards Violence Intervention Programs — Wisconsin Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud Commitment to Gun Safety
10.14.2021
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The Wisconsin chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement after Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced that $45 million of American Rescue Plan funds will be allocated towards funding for local violence intervention and prevention efforts. The plan includes $25 million for violence prevention and $20 million for victim services.
“Investing in violence intervention programs will save lives. Governor Ever’s decision to allocate American Rescue Plan funds to support local violence interrupters in Wisconsin is a win for gun safety,” said Carly Fisher, a volunteer with the Wisconsin chapter of Moms Demand Action. “As we continue to see high levels of gun violence in our communities, investment in public safety is more critical than ever.”
The $25 million allocated for violence prevention will be allocated to:
The $20 million or victim services will be allocated to:
Community-based violence intervention programs apply an effective, localized approach to gun violence prevention, providing evidence and community-informed, comprehensive support to individuals who are at greatest risk of gunshot victimization. These programs are shown to reduce gunshot wounds and deaths in the neighborhoods most impacted by gun violence.
In Wisconsin, 621 people die and 1,093 people are wounded by guns in an average year. Black people in Wisconsin are 26 times more likely than white people to die by gun homicide. Gun violence costs Wisconsin $3.9 billion each year, of which $138.6 million is paid by taxpayers.
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Every day, more than 110 Americans are killed with guns.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics. WONDER Online Database, Underlying Cause of Death. A yearly average was developed using five years of the most recent available data: 2016 to 2020. Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund
Last updated: 2.3.2022