NYC pours millions into left-leaning ‘violence interrupter’ groups
New York City is investing heavily in community-based violence intervention programs, spending nearly $100 million annually. Critics argue that these initiatives, which employ ex-convicts as 'violence interrupters,' lack proper oversight and do not effectively replace traditional law enforcement. Supporters claim these programs contribute to a reduction in shootings, although concerns about their efficacy remain prevalent among law enforcement officials.
- ▪The city's Crisis Management System includes over 20 Community Violence Intervention groups.
- ▪The budget for the program has increased from $4.8 million in 2012 to nearly $100 million annually.
- ▪Critics, including Councilwoman Joann Ariola, argue that funding should be redirected to the police force instead of these programs.
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Metro exclusive NYC pours millions into left-leaning ‘violence interrupter’ groups By Tina Moore, David Spector and Rich Calder Published May 23, 2026, 12:39 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The city is dumping millions of dollars into woke non-profits that employ an army of ex-cons with minimal NYPD involvement and oversight — and the cost of the unproven experiment has grown exponentially in the past decade, critics said. The city shells out nearly $100 million annually to its Crisis Management System, which includes more than 20 Community Violence Intervention groups, according to a city comptroller’s report last year. The city budget for the program was only $4.8 million when it was created in 2012.
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