Dear John, 

This past summer, we demanded that Congress take action to curb the gun violence epidemic, and they delivered by introducing the Break the Cycle of Violence Act. The bill is intended to reduce gun violence in our cities and communities through community intervention and investment strategies that work. 

The Break the Cycle of Violence Act is the largest investment in community-based intervention strategies in our nation’s history. It would invest $5 billion in community-driven programs proven to reduce gun violence; $1.5 billion in youth job and skills training, education, and apprenticeship programs; and creates an Office of Community Violence Intervention to help implement these programs.

The bill also takes the necessary steps to address an epidemic of violence that has devastated our communities. And while the entire nation suffers from gun violence, Black and Brown youth are even more likely to be victims. 

Our generation and our communities deserve to live a life free of the threat of being gunned down. Urge Congress to pass the Break the Cycle of Violence Act. Make your voice heard. Make a difference.

Best, 

Hassen Bashir
Advocacy Associate
Generation Progress