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Funding Approval for Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program

Original title: Authorization to enter into an agreement with and distribute funds to Focused Interruption for hospital-based violence intervention & community response (2025 BOH RES-050)

April 7, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This authorizes the distribution of public funds to a specific community organization to implement violence intervention services in local hospitals and the surrounding community.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Focused Interruption

The organization is authorized to receive funds and enter into a formal agreement with the Board of Health.

Board of Health for Madison and Dane County

The agency is authorized to execute the agreement and distribute funds to the service provider.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 7, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Board of Health for Madison and Dane County has approved an agreement to provide funding to the organization Focused Interruption. This funding supports a program focused on and community response efforts.

Key Facts

  • The Board of Health for Madison and Dane County passed resolution 2025 BOH RES-050.
  • The resolution authorizes an agreement with the organization Focused Interruption.
  • The agreement involves the distribution of funds to Focused Interruption.
  • The funded services are designated for hospital-based violence intervention and community response.
  • The resolution was introduced on April 2, 2026.

Why It Matters

This authorizes the distribution of public funds to a specific community organization to implement violence intervention services in local hospitals and the surrounding community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Focused Interruption?
Focused Interruption is the organization identified in the to receive funding for violence intervention and community response services.
What does this resolution do?
It authorizes the Board of Health to enter into a formal agreement and distribute funds to Focused Interruption for specific public health and safety programs.

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Violence Intervention Funding

The Board of Health is formalizing a partnership with a community-based organization for violence intervention, indicating a focus on hospital-integrated safety programs.

Focused InterruptionBoard of Health for Madison and Dane County

Connected Entities

organizationBoard of Health for Madison and Dane County“The governing body that passed the resolution.”Map →
other92608“The internal file number for the legislation.”Map →
organizationFocused Interruption“The organization receiving the funding and entering into the agreement.”Map →

Sources

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  • Significance45
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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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