Since the office was launched, OFSVP has distributed grant funds in communities throughout Washington state, supporting local efforts to prevent and intervene in firearm violence. Issuing a bi-annual report and policy recommendations to policymakers.Identifying and administering state, federal and private funding for grant programs focused on reducing firearm violence in Washington communities.
Convening gatherings and hosting training to bring together state and national experts and community participants.Identifying promising practices within Washington or in other states or countries, and supporting efforts to scale up or replicate those practices across the state.Developing best practice guidance and providing technical assistance.Creating and maintaining a network of community intervention and reduction programs across the state.The responsibilities of the office include: The Legislature created OFSVP in 2020 ( Ch. We prioritize investment in underserved, historically disadvantaged and vulnerable communities, building violence prevention and intervention capacity through engagement, outreach and technical assistance, and using data validated by our community partners to inform funding decisions. OFSVP works hand-in-hand with policymakers, public health officials, government entities, law enforcement agencies, researchers, community organizations and individual community members.
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