Transforming Communities and Empowering Youth

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In collaboration with the City of Los Angeles Mayor’s Office of Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD), we are committed to fostering safer, healthier, and more resilient communities. Our unified mission focuses on preventing violence and encouraging prosocial behaviors among young people and emerging adults while enhancing the overall well-being of families and neighborhoods.

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Gang Intervention makes a profound difference every day in the Harbor Area, where our current Crisis Intervention Workers are on the streets providing safe passage, ensuring rumors are controlled, as well as working with our youth to help them avoid risky and illegal behaviors and manage disputes. Our CWIs serve clients and their families by providing crisis intervention work and comprehensive services in the Harbor area. Gang Intervention provides specialized intervention counselors and case managers who mediate disputes and maintain the peace involving local gangs. With the goal of moving clients beyond gangs, our specialist provides wrap-around services such as counseling, case management, reentry services, and employment support.

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GRYD Comprehensive Strategy

Our comprehensive strategy revolves around goals designed to create long-lasting change and uplift our communities.

 

​Expanding Access to Equitable Resources​

We aim to increase community awareness and access to vital, equitable resources that support growth, opportunity, and well-being for all. By bridging resource gaps, we empower families and individuals to thrive in a safer environment.

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Reducing Gang Embeddedness for Emerging Adults (Ages 14-25)

For youth and emerging adults already affected by gang culture, we work to reduce deeper gang involvement by boosting protective factors and resilience. We provide tailored interventions that help individuals break away from gang life and reintegrate into society as productive members.

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Promoting Conflict Resolution and Reducing Retaliation

To address the complex dynamics of violence in our communities, we facilitate effective communication and coordinated responses after violent incidents. Our approach focuses on de-escalating tensions and reducing the risk of retaliation, promoting a culture of peace and healing.

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Addressing and Preventing Trauma

Recognizing the deep impact of trauma, we provide specialized training to help individuals and providers identify and manage vicarious trauma. Our programs aim to prevent the reactivation of trauma, ensuring that community members and service providers can heal and continue supporting each other effectively.​​​

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Together, with the support of our community partners, we are dedicated to breaking the cycle of violence and building a safer future for Los Angeles.