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Most people know Roca for our big-picture outcomes — like 98% of participants staying out of prison after they spend 2 years with us, or 77% learning to handle their emotions. But those numbers don't show the whole picture. Behind every statistic there are a thousand stories. ▶️ WATCH THEM HERE https://hubs.la/Q02Fvnn10

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.

At Roca, we're a little different. We work with young people who are at the highest risk of shooting or being shot. We engage in this work because everybody deserves a chance; we are all human. For more, visit https://hubs.la/Q02B7GT70 #roca #cvi #cbt #rewirecbt #brainscience #gunviolence #urbanviolence

Roca's involvement with @Auerfarm is showcased in Hartford Foundation's Annual Report! On that farm the young moms aren’t a long distance from their daily lives, but it must seem like they are a world away. What a great environment to heal and learn. Thank you to 4-H Education Center at Auerfarm and the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving for their support of this work. Watch the whole video here: https://hubs.la/Q02z_dJw0

A few months ago at Roca Baltimore, our young men used their creativity to showcase Roca and CBT 🙌 #roca #rocabaltimore #cbt