Healing Takes Practice: Reaching people is only the beginning
Young people learn new skills. Then they practice them—over and over again when the stakes are low, so the skills are more available when the stakes are high. That repetition isn’t incidental to the intervention—it is how the intervention works.
Safety First
Downtown Baltimore's new security measures are inspired by other city centers.
Working to Effect Change and Build Community
ARC collaborated with Molly and her team to create space that reflects the foundation of Roca’s purpose while bringing renewed energy to the Roca environment that is professional and empowering to the communities Roca serves.
How Baltimore is targeting friend groups to prevent shootings
An inside look at the mayor’s Group Violence Reduction Strategy targeting those at risk of violence — and then offering a way out.
What Can Cities Learn From Baltimore’s Extraordinary Decline in Violence?
A growing body of research suggests that the city’s approach to reducing shootings at scale may be one of the most effective yet.
Roca Baltimore partners with Ravens to empower young men and reduce violence
M&T Bank Stadium’s The Trust club hosted Roca Baltimore’s “Night of Elegance” on June 26 to celebrate 20 young men for their growth and commitment to the program.