The Rhode Island Neighborhood Crime Prevention Act is the only state grant program administered by the Rhode Island Justice Commission. The Act makes funds available for neighborhood crime prevention activities, and is intended to develop and support more positive attitudes among neighborhood residents, foster a stronger sense of neighborhood identity, and encourage an active participation by residents to prevent crime and increase the probability of criminal apprehension. The statutory authority for the Act may be found at R.I.G.L. 42-96-1.

The purpose of the Crime Prevention Planning Committee (CPPC) is to make recommendations on how best to expend grant funds associated with the Rhode Island Neighborhood Crime Prevention Act and to better coordinate a statewide strategy for crime prevention programs.

The CPPC reviews applications for funding under the Neighborhood Crime Prevention Act and makes their recommendations to the Rhode Island Justice Commission’s Policy Board for final consideration and approval.

  1999-2000 Funded Programs