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Gun Violence
With regard to gun violence, we tend to focus, rightfully so, on homicides—the most serious act of violence. But in Jackson County, from New Year’s Day 2017 through New Year’s Eve 2022, there were 3,061 non-fatal shootings—shootings in which someone was shot but survived. COMBAT funding is crucial to providing services to these “bullet-to-skin” survivors that are available in most other communities in the United States.
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Child Abuse
COMBAT-funded Child Abuse programs offer a variety of services, including conducting forensic interviews with abuse victims, helping individuals who've aged out of Foster Care adjust, and removing children from homes in which substance use is taking place.
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Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is unfortunately a prevalent and persistent issue in society. Therefore, COMBAT supports a wide-range of programs with a Domestic Violence focus. Those in crisis can call the National Hotline 800-799-7233 or one of several local hotlines.
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STRiVIN'
Through the Striving Together to Reduce Violence In Neighborhoods (STRiVIN’) initiative, COMBAT has sought to assure there is greater cooperation among all the agencies receiving anti-crime tax funding—from police departments and the courts, to the schools and treatment providers. STRiVIN’ brings together police officers, school administrators, mental health professionals, social workers, faithed-based leaders, elected officials and concerned citizens to address violence in our most vulnerable neighborhoods. The goal is to make these neighborhoods a safe place to call home.
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Tips Save Lives
CRIME TIPS SAVE LIVES! Tips are essentially to solving crimes. The information you provide by calling or using an online app could save lives and take a dangerous criminal off the streets. The person you save could be someone you know or love.
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Funded Programs
COMBAT funds more than 50 violence prevention programs offering services to more than 45,000 people a year. The variety of programs include bullying prevention, child abuse and domestic violence prevention, re-entry programs, gang violence, prarenting, sexual assault prevention, youth-oriented programs, and more.
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