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Uses a credible messenger model to prevent and reduce gun violence in Philadelphia’s most violent neighborhoods. Provides teams of crisis workers / credible messengers who ride and walk-through assigned Police Service Areas, mediate conflicts, and build meaningful relationships in the community to help prevent violence. Also provides outreach and referrals to resources to victims of violence crime.

Works to reduce the level of shooting and homicides within selected neighborhoods in the 14th and 22nd Philadelphia Police Districts, using community mobilization, youth outreach, faith-based leadership involvement, police department participation, and public education.

Offers a range of youth programs including after school program, summer camps, healthy habits program, a prevention and education program on the problems of drug and alcohol use, gang prevention program, educational field trips, leadership clubs, a basketball league, and community gardening program. Volunteer opportunities available.

Provides a wide range of mediation and conflict resolution services, addressing issues such as elder mediation, family mediation, housing disputes, multi-party mediation, neighborhood disputes, peer mediation for students, petty crimes, school attendance mediation, small claims, and workplace disputes. Also provides conflict resolution coaching.

Combats violence by intervening where violence is most prevalent. Works to provide those involved in criminal activities with positive alternatives. Responds to neighborhood crises with mediation and resources to support anyone looking for a peaceful alternative.

Provides youth and their families with intensive support in their homes, school and community through our wraparound-advocacy model. Staff meet with youth and families multiple times a week at times most needed by the family, with an emphasis on safety and support. Individualized service plans balance involuntary service demands with activities driven by the family's prioritized wants and needs.