Potential Funding Cuts Threaten South Coast Youth Safety Partnership

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - A youth violence prevention program credited with reducing gang activity in South County is now at risk due to potential funding cuts.

Advocates warn the loss could force the South Coast Youth Safety Partnership to shut down entirely.

Supporters point to measurable success in curbing violence and helping at-risk youth find safer paths forward.

With funding uncertain, community leaders are raising concerns about what could happen if those resources disappear.