Funding for the Gang Violence Reduction Program was boosted by 117% in this year’s Budget

It’s a perennial challenge for those tasked with reducing gang violence… how do we measure success?
Funding for the Gang Violence Reduction Program was boosted by 117% in the Budget.
But how do taxpayers know they’re getting value for money?
National Security Minister Michael Weeks says there are plenty of checks and balances.
M.P. Bishop Leroy Bean spearheads the programme and we asked Minister Weeks about accountability.
Minister Weeks believes there has been a shift with regard to attitudes towards violence in the community, which is helping the police.

