SUPPORT ROCA WHO WE ARE WHO WE WORK WITH HOW WE DO IT THE ROCA IMPACT INSTITUTE JOIN US LATEST Search Website WHO WE WORK WITH Home Who We Work WithOverview Roca finds and focuses only on young people at the center of urban violence – those who are traumatized, full of distrust, and are trapped in a cycle of violence and poverty that traditional youth programs alone can’t break. But to heal the trauma of urban violence and the extreme racial disparity of its impact, it’s going to take all of us. That’s why Roca also builds relationships with the institutions young people interact with – like the police and other system partners – to spark new thinking about working with young people who are traumatized and stuck. YOUNG ADULTS AT THE CENTER OF URBAN VIOLENCE 16-to-24-year-olds who have experienced extensive trauma and are the primary victims or drivers of urban violence Involved in the criminal justice system Have lower literacy and typically no high-school degree or GED Have no formal or sustained employment history Involved with guns, gangs, and drugs Have failed out or dropped out of programs, schools, and jobs May be young parents TO WHAT END? Reduced incarceration. Sustained employment. Improved parenting. SYSTEM PARTNERS AT THE CENTER OF URBAN VIOLENCE Adults in critical public systems that impact young people and influence urban violence Public safety leaders Police officers Judges, probation officers, and court system officials Corrections officers Prosecutors and defense attorneys Child protective services TO WHAT END? Demonstrated policy and practice changes for the highest-risk young people. LEARN MORE LEARN MORE I was iffy at first because I didn’t trust anyone and I didn’t want to tell anyone my business. Now, I consider my youth worker Sam my family.” —DANTE, ROCA CHELSEA PARTICIPANT Systems change when people change and people change when they feel something.” —DR. ALISHA MORELAND-CAPUIA, AUTHOR OF TRAINING FOR CHANGE OUR LOCATIONS IN MASSACHUSETTS CHELSEA, MA BOSTON, MA SPRINGFIELD, MA LYNN, MA HOLYOKE, MA IN BALTIMORE, MD BALTIMORE, MD WHO WE ARE Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Our Story Voices Year At-A-Glance 2020 Funders Outcomes Based Funding WHO WE WORK WITH Young Adults System Partners Locations HOW WE DO IT Our Intervention Model Participant’s Journey in the Intervention Model Evaluations & Outcomes THE ROCA IMPACT INSTITUTE REWIRE by Roca JOIN US Breakfast at Lunch Intern & Volunteer Careers Contact LATEST COVID-19 Emergency Update Videos News Roca Ink. DONATE SUPPORT ROCA FOR MORE INFORMATION: 101 Park Street Chelsea, MA 02150 617-889-5210 info@rocainc.org FACEBOOK TWITTER LINKEDIN INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE Privacy Policy Terms of Use © 2021 Roca Inc. STAY IN TOUCH: