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This bill establishes a Division on Community Safety within the Department of Health and Human Services to promote alternative approaches to traditional law enforcement and criminal justice. The bill creates a comprehensive grant program that provides funding to community-based organizations, local governments, and states to develop and implement "qualified approaches to community safety" - which are defined as evidence-informed, non-punitive strategies to prevent violence and enhance public safety. The grants can be used for a wide range of programs including crisis intervention, violence prevention, public health activities, housing security, youth support, reentry services, and trauma support. The bill prioritizes organizations and jurisdictions that have been disproportionately impacted by the criminal legal system, particularly Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color. A National Advisory Committee and Interagency Task Force will be established to provide oversight, conduct research, and make recommendations, with a specific focus on ensuring that funding and approaches reflect the needs of marginalized communities. The bill authorizes approximately $13.5 billion in total funding through 2030, with specific allocations for community-led organizations, local governments, states, and first responder hiring, and requires recipients to report on the use of funds and their impact on community safety metrics.

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