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Crime
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Youth Guidance | School-based counseling and mentoring programs
Kansas City faced high youth violence and a mental health crisis. To address this, Youth Guidance, a Chicago non-profit, launched BAM (boys) and WOW (girls) programs in Kansas City schools. These programs provide school-based counselors who deliver group counseling sessions and individual support, focusing on building social-emotional skills and positive…
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Roca | Addressing urban violence: Baltimore
Baltimore’s violent crime rates were some of the highest in the nation, with young men at the center of the issue. These young men, often with prior justice system involvement, lacked long-term support programs. Roca, a successful intervention program, was introduced to address this gap. Roca’s four-year program targets high-risk…
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Univ of Chicago Urban Labs & Heartland Alliance | Reducing gun violence: Chicago
Facing a surge in gun violence, Chicago launched the READI program in 2016. READI targets high-risk young men most involved in gun violence by offering them a comprehensive support system. This includes cognitive behavioral therapy to address violent tendencies, transitional jobs for financial stability, and personalized wrap-around services. READI utilizes…