Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow announced a summer safety plan aimed at violence prevention, focusing on equipping youth with skills and job opportunities. The initiative targets 3,000 young people and over 500 families, promoting their involvement in recreational activities and programs designed to mitigate youth violence. An additional $5 million has been allocated, supplementing the existing $43 million budget for anti-violence measures. The plan also increases youth drop-in recreation by 50% this summer and features over 140 related programs, creating pathways for learning and collaboration between police and young residents.
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow emphasized that the city's summer safety plan is committed to violence prevention through skill-building and employment programs for youth.
Chow's new safety plan aims to engage 3,000 youth and 500 families in programs to prevent violence while increasing community support and recreational activities.
With an additional $5 million allocated, the city's overall funding for anti-violence initiatives this year reaches $48 million, highlighting a significant investment.
Police Chief Myron Demkiw stated that the summer safety plan fosters opportunities for collaboration between police and youth, enhancing community relations.
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