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Institute for the Development of African-American Youth - Community Crisis Intervention Program

4508 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131

Residents of Philadelphia
Program is 24/7. Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 12:00pm to 8:00pm Saturday and Sunday, 2:00pm to 6:00pm

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Services free of charge

Philadelphia, PA

Description

Uses a credible messenger model to prevent and reduce gun violence in Philadelphia’s most violent neighborhoods. Provides teams of crisis workers / credible messengers who ride and walk-through assigned Police Service Areas, mediate conflicts, and build meaningful relationships in the community to help prevent violence. Also provides outreach and referrals to resources to victims of violence crime.

Providing organization

Institute for the Development of African-American Youth

Provides educational and cultural programs as well as prevention, intervention services for youth, their families and the and broader community via a combination of carefully designed programs.