Study to measure York City's Group Violence Initiative might be delayed York Dispatch A study meant to gauge the efficacy of York City's anti-crime Group Violence Initiative could be delayed a year over fears the COVID-19 pandemic might have skewed the data. Conducted by York College, the review was slated to be released this year, which already has seen a record number of shootings in the first quarter. The study was made possible in 2019 through a three-year, $360,000 federal justice assistance grant meant to support the city's GVI program. The York County District Attorney's Office applied for the grant on behalf of a partnership that includes the DA's office, the York City Police Department and York College.