We relentlessly disrupt violence by engaging young people, police, and systems to heal trauma, find hope, and drive change.
Who We Work With
Young Adults & System Partners
At The Center Of Urban Violence
Young Adults 16-24 year olds with complex trauma who are at acute, elevated risk of violence.
System Partners Adults in critical public systems that impact young people and influence urban violence.
In the News
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Roca Baltimore marks 7 years of violence intervention, changing lives
Baltimore leaders recognized progress made by an organization working to transform the lives of young people, empowering them with skills needed to make lasting behavioral change. more story
Article
From the streets to second chances: How Roca is changing the lives of Baltimore’s young men
The first step at Roca isn’t therapy, job training or even talking. It’s showing up — over and over again. For John Young and John "Yahya" Lewis, being staffers at Roca Baltimore means logging miles across the area in the rain, in the cold, in the heat, to connect with the young men they serve.
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