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The city of Columbus plans to invest $400,000 in two programs aimed at reducing violence by helping mostly nonviolent offenders become productive members of society rather than dangers to the community. The programs one through the Franklin County Municipal Court and the other through the Franklin County Prosecutor s office   were announced Thursday during a news conference that included Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and Columbus police Chief Elaine Bryant. The $400,000 in funding, which will require approval by the Columbus City Council at its Monday meeting, would provide $200,000 each for: • Unleashing Potential, or UP, a program begun by Municipal Court Judge Jessica D Varga that targets offenders ages 18 to 25 who have just entered the criminal justice system and are at risk for continued criminal behavior due to a lack of resources and a support system.

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