Violence Intervention and Prevention Services
UCAN’s Violence Intervention and Prevention Services empower young people to create life-changing opportunities that ensure safer futures.
Youth Development Coaching/Mentoring
- Individual One-on-One Mentoring
- Case Management and Connections to Specialized Services
- Group Mentoring
- Career Exploration and Planning
- RISE – Civic Engagement and Restorative Justice
- Court Advocacy
Victim Services
- Advocacy and support for those impacted by community violence
- Assistance with the completion of the Crime Victim Compensation (CVC) application
- Emergency assistance such as food and essentials, housing and relocation, and other basic needs.
- Community Events
Clinical Case Management
- Support Groups
- Referrals and connection to counseling services
- Crisis Management
Safe Passages
- Ensuring youth get to and from school safely
Outreach
- Violence Interruption
- Street Level Canvassing
- Recreation Activities
- Field Trips
- Exposure Outings
- Community Engagement Events
For more information contact:
Edwin Galletti at Edwin.Galletti@ucanchicago.org