Roca’s Mission is to Disrupt the Cycle of Incarceration and Poverty by Helping Young People Transform Their Lives.
How we do it?
Programs
High-Risk Young Men Program
Roca helps young men leave streets and gangs and go to work
High-Risk Young Mothers Program
Roca helps young mothers get out of violence, go to work and care for their children
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Gun Violence Prevention Funding Grant
August 7, 2019
Two Springfield community organizations are each receiving $800,000 to reduce gun violence among teens and young adults…
FROM: Connecting Point
Inaction on age-hike crime bill leaves young people at risk
August 7, 2019
There is one big risk with the proposed legislation to raise the age at which suspected criminal offenders are typically prosecuted as adults: not passing it fast enough…
FROM: The Boston Globe
Democrats are skipping out on the most important gun fight of all
August 7, 2019
In the Democratic primary campaign for president, candidates are going bigger and bolder on guns than ever before. Senator Elizabeth Warren has called for a…
FROM: The Boston Globe
Commentary: Roca Transforming Lives in Lynn
August 7, 2019
Joey and Chris probably didn’t see themselves becoming role models for other high-risk young men in Lynn — but that’s exactly what they are today…
FROM: Lynn Item
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