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H.R. 1709

Securing American Families by Educating and Training Youth (SAFETY) Through Nonviolence Act of 2013

Securing American Families by Educating and Training Youth (SAFETY) Through Nonviolence Act of 2013 - Authorizes the Attorney General to award grants to state or local governments, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and faith-based entities to prevent or alleviate the effects of community violence by educating, mentoring, and counseling youth regarding the principles and application of nonviolence in conflict resolution.

Gives grant priority to applicants that agree to use the funds in communities experiencing an increase in violence, but lacking the resources to address violence prevention.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5](D-GA)Sponsor
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  • Introduced in HouseApr 24, 2013
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    Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

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    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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