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Vote for Roca and help us win a Charity Navigator Community Choice Award! 🏆 At Roca, in addition to serving young people directly, we identify the people within the systems who are directly facing urban violence, and we relentlessly reach out. Then, we build meaningful relationships, have hard conversations, expect setbacks to be part of the change process, and always work towards better outcomes. This process improves not only our systems, but also makes us more effective and better partners. Your support can make a huge difference in the lives of young men and women in our program. By casting your vote, you're not just helping us; you're helping young people avoid violence, one decision at a time. Vote now: https://hubs.la/Q02GpQQB0 and don't forget to share this post with your friends and family. #CommunityChoiceAwards #MakeADifference #RocaInc

We extend our deepest gratitude to Eversource Energy for their generous grant to support Roca’s mission! Eversource’s support is invaluable in helping us disrupt violence, one life at a time. Thank you for believing in our mission and joining us in this critical work!

🌟 Vote for Roca and help us win a Charity Navigator Community Choice Award! 🏆 Roca is a relentless force. We disrupt incarceration, poverty, and racism by engaging young people, police, and systems at the center of urban violence to address trauma, find hope, and drive change. Your support can make a huge difference in the lives of young men and women in our program. By casting your vote, you're not just helping us; you're helping young people avoid violence, one decision at a time. Vote now: https://hubs.la/Q02G5Ypx0 and don't forget to share this post with your friends and family. Together, we can make a difference! #CommunityChoiceAwards #MakeADifference #RocaInc

Some fantastic news from Roca Baltimore! One of our young people has just graduated from the Paul's Place FoodWorks Culinary Program! Let's celebrate their awesome achievement and exciting journey ahead!

Here in Baltimore, Roca’s Transitional Employment Program (TEP) is not about learning a trade; it is about practicing work behavior with CBT-trained crew supervisors. Without internalizing emotional regulation, our participants aren’t equipped for a job. Yet. First comes practicing behavior in a work setting, then building consistency and only then a real, steady job.

Even Justice Alito acknowledges that bump stock legislation does not violate the Second Amendment. Congress must act immediately to pass commonsense legislation already supported by 80% of Americans. #stopgunviolence #RocaInc

We are thrilled to share this report -- "Developmentally appropriate approaches for young adults in the criminal justice system" by Roisin Briody. The highlights and themes are 100% aligned with Roca's experience: 1. Young adults require specialist approaches 2. Allowing adequate time to build trust 3. Fair and proportionate criminal records and second chances Read the report here: https://hubs.la/Q02DgzXP0

Justin, a shooting survivor when he was just 21 years old, is a proud father and a dedicated family man. For so many young men at the center of urban violence, breaking the cycle of violence through active parenting with their own children remains one of the biggest motivators for change. Happy Father's Day to all of Roca's dads and to fathers everywhere.

Jarolyn is right — Collaboration is critical to stemming the tide of violence in Lynn and helping young people heal their trauma and choose a better path. Thank you to the Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence for bringing so many community partners together for an uplifting event.