U.S. Attorney Michael Bailey Announces Over $2 Million to Address School Violence in Arizona

PHOENIX, Ariz. – U.S. Attorney Michael Bailey today announced over $2 million in Department of Justice grants to address violence occurring at our nation’s schools. The grants, awarded by the Department’s Office of Justice Programs, are part of more than $87 million to bolster school security, support first responders who arrive on the scene of a school shooting or other violent incident, and conduct research on school safety.

STOP School Violence, a program of OJP’s Bureau of Justice Assistance, improves school security by providing students and teachers with the tools they need to recognize, respond quickly to and help prevent acts of violence. In addition to STOP School Violence Act funding, OJP’s National Institute of Justice is investing in research on school violence.  

“Only by removing the threat of violence from our schools can we expect our kids to reap the full benefits of their education, and only after making our places of learning safe can we ask our teachers to instruct and inspire as they are trained to do,” said OJP’s Principal Deputy Attorney General Katharine T. Sullivan. “The Department of Justice is committed to securing our schools from danger and giving our kids the support they need to learn, grow and thrive.”

The following organizations in the District of Arizona received funding:

• Santa Cruz County School Superintendent’s Office - $672,024
   
• Wickenburg Unified School District 9 - $231,907
   
• Casa Blanca Community School - $93,558
   
• Page Unified School District 8 - $709,293
   
• Tempe Union High School District 213 - $492,632
   

For a complete list of individual grant programs, award amounts, and jurisdictions that will receive funding, click here. More information about OJP and its components can be found at www.ojp.gov.

RELEASE NUMBER: 2020-085_School Safety Grants

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