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This April, the Make It Happen program was the subject of the Center for Court Innovation’s podcast, ‘New Thinking.’ Through interviews with Program Director Kenton Kirby, Shawn Deverteuil, Men’s Empowerment Coordinator, and participants, the podcast explores the intersections of trauma, race, and healing for young men of color. Make It Happen participants share how they […]
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YO S.O.S. proudly presents our anti-gun violence showcase featuring youth created music, film, and theater! There will be two opportunities to come see this amazing showcase! Join us on Wednesday, April 18th at BRIC starting at 6pm or Monday, April 23rd at Repair the World starting at 5pm. RSVP yosos@crownheights.org.
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Happy April Crown Heights Family! March culminated the ending of Women’s History Month where young women of the Mediation Center and the larger community led a day-long women’s event with the help of Youth and Community Clinician, Gerina Davis and Youth Programs Specialist, Soraya Palmer. The event entitled, All Love. All Women. Youth Day, was […]
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We are saddened to report that there unfortunately was a shooting in the Save Our Streets Catchment area this weekend. We are asking that you come stand with us for our Shooting Response, tomorrow (Tuesday 4/10) at 5:30pm at 406 Madison Ave (between Tompkins and Throop). We ask that if you can, you stand with […]
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Hey Good people, Participatory Budgeting Vote Week is right around the corner, and we want you to go out and vote! If you need convincing, here’s 5 reasons why the Mediation Center is excited to be helping out with Participatory Budgeting: 5. It is open to ALL people ages 11 and up or in the […]
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Interested in attending this panel? Register here. One in ten children in New York State has a serious emotional disturbance. But the system designed to serve them is chronically overwhelmed: Sick kids sit on waitlists. Mental health and substance abuse clinics struggle to hire pediatric specialists. And providers lose money on Medicaid-funded programs. The State […]
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Is there something you want to change in your community? Your city? Your state? Your country? There are many ways to make a difference, and one of them is by going to the polls and rocking the vote! If you’ve been energized by the national movement of young people speaking out against gun violence and […]
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On Sunday, March 25th, four members of YO S.O.S. attended the “Civic Salon” event at the Public Theater in Manhattan. The event focused on youth action and responses to gun violence. The afternoon included musical performances, spoken word poetry, readings from historic leaders, and two keynote speeches by youth leaders. The final keynote was delivered […]
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In YO S.O.S., youth organizers are stepping up to share their recommendations for safer schools and safer streets in our city. Safety is about much more than punishment, safety is about people having safe housing, livable wages, and the opportunities to pursue the lives they want to live. While limiting access to guns is an […]
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Powerful. Encouraging. Inspirational. Unity. Something I will never forget. “We here at the March For Our Lives, because I’ve been affected by gun violence. I feel that all the people here are coming together for the right cause and I feel this is what we need to do more. I can’t wait to vote.” – […]
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