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Using Child-Centered Ethnic Media to Reach African Immigrant Children Exposed to Violence in New York City

Award Information

Award #
2010-VF-GX-K022
Location
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2010
Total funding (to date)
$96,095

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2010, $96,095)

The purpose of this project is to raise awareness within traditionally underserved populations about the needs of children exposed to violence, as well as to improve their knowledge about accessing services available to child victims.

The award recipient will use community presentations, advertisements on the local transit system, radio public service announcements, and print materials in multiple languages to reach out to families with young children who are exposed to violence within the home. ca/ncf

Date Created: September 23, 2010