WHO WE ARE WHO WE WORK WITH HOW WE DO IT THE ROCA IMPACT INSTITUTE JOIN US LATEST Search Website HOW WE DO IT Home How We Do ItOur Intervention Model No young person is too tough for Roca, even if they have lost all trust and hope for the future. Roca never gives up on addressing the trauma and urban violence impacting the hardest-to-reach young adults in our communities. They can count on us to keep showing up, even during setbacks. That’s how we build trust over four years and give young people the tools and support to change the trajectory of their lives. OUR INTERVENTION MODEL 1 CREATE SAFETY AND STABILITY We do relentless outreach and build transformational relationships with young people to develop the foundation for change. We meet basic needs, make meaningful connections, and provide moments feeling free from harm. 2 TEACH LIFE-SAVING SKILLS We teach a relatable and simple version of cognitive behavioral theory (CBT) in the streets, so young people can slow down, disrupt negative cycles, and take control over their lives. 3 PRACTICE SKILLS, RELAPSE, AND REPEAT We create tailored employment, education, and life skills programs that serve as spaces for young people to change, relapse, and change further. Not when they are “ready” to participate, but while as they still struggle. 4 ENGAGE INSTITUTIONS AND SYSTEMS We relentlessly reach out to system partners, build relationships, and jointly practice new skills that produce better outcomes for young people and communities. LEARN MORE LEARN MORE LEARN MORE LEARN MORE They’re real consistent, and always push me down the right path. It’s nice knowing someone out there cares. A lot of us grew up in a [messed] up lifestyle and no one cared about us. Roca shows that they actually do.” —DERRIK, ROCA CHELSEA PARTICIPANT I use CBT every day because it helps me with self-control. I used to be the kid that would get mad about everything. But the other day, someone said something about a gang I was in, and back in the day I would have fought him. But now I know it’s not worth it.” —LUIS, ROCA SPRINGFIELD PARTICIPANT I’m working on this now. I’ve failed like 10 times, but I’m gonna get it right. Roca helps me practice, and helps me help myself.” —LUIS, ROCA SPRINGFIELD PARTICIPANT [Roca is] helping to change the community in Baltimore. The police officers’ interactions with young people are totally different now. And some of those young men have changed – I saw this kid laugh and I’d never seen him laugh before.” —MAJOR LLOYD WELLS, BALTIMORE POLICE DEPARTMENT OUTCOME HIGHLIGHTS YOUNG MEN CENTRAL AMERICANS YOUNG MOTHERS 95% NOT RE-INCARCERATED AFTER 2 YEARS IN PROGRAM 76% DEMONSTRATED POSITIVE BEHAVIOR CHANGE 52% OF CHILD WELFARE CASES CLOSED LEARN MORE LEARN MORE LEARN MORE DARE TO HOPE WITH US Learn more about ways to give! 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 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: