In 2018, Roca joined the efforts in Baltimore to curb violence and bring about change. Our role is small, but focused: find the young people who are in the throes of violence, the ones who are not ready for change yet. We knock on their doors relentlessly until they respond, build relationships, and teach them life-saving skills to help them build the safe life they want. We work with whoever we can to keep them safe, and use data and research to get better and prove that it works. We know change takes time, but we also know change is possible.
2023 Highlights
417 Young Men Served
82% were Retained in The Model Throughout the Year
Engagement
Enrolled less than 24 months
26,372 Relentless Outreach Efforts
86% Participants Served in an Average Month
84% engaged in cognitive behavioral theory (rewire CBT)
COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL OUTCOMES
Enrolled 18 months or longer
91% improved in behavioral health
95% improved emotional regulation
CRIMINAL JUSTICE INVOLVEMENT
Enrolled 24 months or longer
87% HAD A HISTORY OF ARRESTS but 72% Had No New Arrests
94% were not incarcerated for new charges
* Baltimore, Fiscal 2023