Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) is a nationwide initiative to reduce gun and gang crime in America. Started by the United States Department of Justice in 2001, PSN works together with local organizations to target gang and gun crime and provides additional funding and tools to help local anti-crime initiatives succeed.
Since its first day, Richmond’s Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative has worked to reduce gun and gang violence amongst our youth by joining forces with Virginia’s Office of the Attorney General, the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, Richmond Police Department, Richmond Public Schools, the Department of Juvenile Justice, and numerous community organizations.