Local gang prevention programs to receive funding increase

The BC government is spending more money to expand its school-based gang and gun violence prevention program.

Another $4.9 million will be spent over three years on a program called "ERASE"...."Expect Respect and a Safe Education."

This money will go toward communities like Abbotsford, Burnaby, Surrey, Kamloops, Kelowna and Nanaimo.

Guest: Janet Brown

Global News Senior Reporter

The BC government is spending more money to expand its school-based gang and gun violence prevention program.

Another $4.9 million will be spent over three years on a program called "ERASE"...."Expect Respect and a Safe Education."

This money will go toward communities like Abbotsford, Burnaby, Surrey, Kamloops, Kelowna and Nanaimo.

Guest: Janet Brown

Global News Senior Reporter