A project of @courtinnovation, Save Our Streets (S.O.S.) is a community-based effort to end gun violence in our neighborhood. STOP SHOOTING, START LIVING!!
Bronx, NY
Joined November 2014
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Shout out to @gunsdownlifeup @rtg_1131 @sossouthbronx @brag_gss @bronxconnect @mysonnenygeneral for doing the real work each day, and to @Vanessalgibson & @oswaldfeliz for organizing this important event.
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Laughter is the best medicine especially during hard times so @SOS_Bronx is hosting a comedy show with our friend @GERALDKELLYNYLA. We would love for you to show support.
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After a nationwide search for a new director, we are thrilled to announce the appointment of Courtney Bryan. A former public defender and director of @MidtownCourt, she brings a lifelong commitment to justice reform and community change to the role. courtinnovation.org/about/an…
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“We have to stop the war on each other”
Anti-violence activists and interrupters staged a rally on Tues., Dec. 3rd. They were joined by elected officials in calling for an end to the violence.
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.@CureViolence sites in New York, including our @SOS_Brooklyn and @SOS_Bronx, build positive relationships with young people at risk of engaging in violence—and may be the key to criminal justice reform, says this @NYDailyNews piece. nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-o…
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A profile of Darnell Macon, a "credible messenger" outreach worker from our anti-gun violence @SOS_Bronx: “I love it because it’s redemption for me. I owe these streets my time and my dedication and I owe the youth that because I see me in a lot of them.” norwoodnews.org/id=29852&sto…
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Thank You @SOS_Bronx @BronxConnect RTC @CrimJusticeNYC for being on the ground with the Mobile Crisis Unit offering trauma-informed services to residents following yesterday’s horrific shooting that injured five including two children. We appreciate your work! #BronxStrong #CCI
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Thanksgiving Giveaway on Wednesday, November 27th, 8am, with the @HOT97 Team @EBROINTHEAM @SOS_Bronx @AssociatedSpmkt @LIFECampInc @sprayground at 601 East 163rd Street (Eagle Avenue), #Bronx The first 97 people will receive a turkey and the fixings. The season of #Thanksgiving
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Join our growing team to help build a more fair, humane, and effective justice system. We are seeking social workers, case managers, intake specialists, and associate directors for our Supervised Release Program as well as a number of other positions. courtinnovation.org/careers
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Two artists join host @didacticmatt on our podcast New Thinking to discuss how #art is being used as an alternative to the traditional justice system. Listen now: courtinnovation.org/publicat…
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Debuting our podcast's fall season, a special on-location New Thinking with artists Derek Fordjour and Shaun Leonardo: using art instead of the justice system and changing the narratives constraining young people of color. courtinnovation.org/publicat…
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Testing new ideas for improving the justice system, tackling problems, and making an impact—our programs are on-the-ground in dozens of communities. See where we work: courtinnovation.org/programs #justicereform
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State funding for six community-based groups, including our @bcjc_brooklyn and @SOS_Brooklyn, doing anti-violence work in central Brooklyn—@News12BK reports. brooklyn.news12.com/story/40…
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“We have to reinforce the idea that shootings of any sort are unacceptable and cannot continue to be normalized in our conversations.” Brian Cunningham @Cunningham4NYC of our Neighbors in Action on @BrianLehrer @WNYC. #GunViolence
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In the immediate aftermath of the mass shooting in Brownsville, a neighborhood-based coalition, including our @bcjc_brooklyn, called for more support of anti-violence work and less stereotyping of the historically under-resourced community. More: courtinnovation.org/photo-of…
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#Brownsville, Brooklyn, has "suffered its share of challenges," writes @BPEricAdams, but they don't define the neighborhood—its story "is also one of renewal, resilience, and hope." @bcjc_brooklyn brooklyneagle.com/articles/2…
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.@Gothamist covers the march of the Brownsville Rapid Response Coalition—including our @bcjc_brooklyn—formed after the tragic mass shooting in Brooklyn this weekend. @SOS_Brooklyn @BPEricAdams @JumaaneWilliams gothamist.com/2019/07/30/bro…
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Congratulations on a successful Family Day my friend, Erik Farmer! We appreciate your leadership and hard work on behalf of the residents of Forest Houses! Blessings to you and your Team! Thanks to everyone for coming out and especially @NYPDPSA7 for helping on the grill! #Bronx.
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What a wonderful Summer Pride Celebration honoring our community leaders! Congratulations to Sean Coleman @Dest2morrow Matthew Raso, and Marisol Rivera @SOS_Bronx Thanks to our community partners, city agencies and elected officials for their partnership! TY to #TeamGibson #BX
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The @BklynEagle reports on the anti-gun-violence march held by our @SOS_Brooklyn with calls for increased mental health resources and more safe spaces for young people. brooklyneagle.com/articles/2…