Roca’s four core values remind us what a privilege it is to know and work alongside thousands of resilient young people. We have a responsibility to honor the trust and openness they share with us and to serve them relentlessly.
Compassion
Relentlessly serving others with empathy, love, and hope
Compassion drives us to show young people we believe they matter and can change. It reminds us to support each other, especially through challenging situations, to show empathy for others’ experiences, and to respect their diverse roles and perspectives.
Safety
Prioritizing safety in every action and decision
Working with violence-involved young people requires a relentless focus on safety. We continuously reevaluate and improve the safety policies that keep our team and space secure. At the same time, we act with urgency to get young people out of harm’s way.
Transformation
Programming that heals and empowers young people
We believe that change is possible for every young person. We never give up, relentlessly delivering programming that helps young people transform their lives, and working with partners to foster systems change. If we’re going to ask others to change, we have to be willing to change too, so our team pursues ongoing learning and personal and professional development.
Honesty
Building trust through support and accountability
Honesty is at the heart of our work. We are committed to being transparent, truthful, and accountable in all our actions. This includes openly acknowledging our challenges and making consistent efforts to address them.