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Denver outlines youth violence prevention grants and program changes; diversion shortened, HYPE partnership funding questioned
Summary
Preston Adams announced a 2026 RFP totaling $400,000 plus $100,000 for community initiatives; Kevin Mwango said juvenile diversion average length dropped from six to three months and that alternative citations currently require victim agreement; council members pressed for clarity on HYPE program staffing and budget language.
At an Oct. 22 Health & Safety Committee briefing, city officials detailed youth violence prevention funding and program changes within the Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS).
Preston Adams, youth violence prevention program administrator, said the city released a 2026 request for proposals "totaling $400,000 in new funding to fill one of the biggest gaps identified by both city and community partners." He added ONS will invest another $100,000 directly into community initiatives next year to support middle‑school–aged youth before they become system involved.
Theresa Kimmitt Riley described HOPE (Helping Youth Pursue Excellence), a program for ages 14–18 that includes a 10‑week paid vocational track paying $18.81 an hour and partnerships with the…
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