SOS Racism aims to combat racism, anti-Semitism and discrimination through methods of grass-roots activism. The initiative provides integrated support to those affected by racism and exclusion through documenting relevant legislation informing victims of their rights, while providing avenues through which those directly and indirectly affected by racist abuse are able…
Formed in January 2012 by local non-profit leaders from South Los Angeles, the impetus behind the organisation are the 4,400 plus homeless youths and young adults in the South L.A. area, the majority of which have been witness to the foster care system. This has been due to a range…
Founded in 2005 in response to the rise of gun related violence and lack of positive opportunities available to New York and New Jersey youths. Stop Shootin’ Music, Inc. (SSM) aims to reduce gun related violence and promote programmes and events that provide young people with educational, cultural, and economic…
Conceptualised fifteen years ago by Father Andre Poilievre during his time in incarceration for gang-related activity, STR8 UP is a Saskatchewan based group that works to prevent individuals from entering the gang lifestyle, but specialised in rehabilitating gang members and primarily those of Aboriginal origin. Former gang member, Rodney Nataucaepo…
Supported by the European Commission DG Home Affairs, Terrorism and Radicalisation (TerRA) is a European project comprising of a European network-based prevention and learning programme. The activities of the project are based upon an initial research phase which builds upon gathered knowledge of radicalisation. Through this research, existing prevention and…
The foundation of the Streets Don’t Love You Back project, which its founder Robert D. Boyd describes as a ‘movement’, lays in its book namesake. The movement, which began in the city of Detroit, now strives to educate youth globally about the dangers of gangs, drugs, violence and abuse and…
Following his own experiences as a young man engaging in unlawful and anti-community behaviour, the founder of There’s a Better Way, Glen Green, a former gang member was encouraged to set-up this now basketball focused project. Launching in 2010 There’s a Better Way seeks to use the positive approach of…
Serving Los Angeles and the Bay Area, Timelist offers two primary programmes for youth and adults, respectively. The Youth Development Programme for ages 13-18 to empower youth with positive influences and leadership training. This is achieved through group meetings, one-on-one counselling, and mentoring sessions. In addition to the Development Programme…
Encouraged by the successful release of One Mile Away, a feature length film that documents a twenty year ‘inner city war’ in Birmingham, it’s namesake is a social enterprise established by two former rival gang members from the Birmingham based Burgers and Johnsons. One Mile Away won Best British Film…
Operation Nicole is a two day training workshop for counter-terrorism officers. Developed by Lancashire Constabulary but identified as a model of good practice by the Association of Chief Police Officers, it has now been rolled out to other areas of the UK.
Founded in 2000 by Gerald Thompson, Pathways to Your Future (PTYF) has been on the frontline providing educational, human supportive and healthcare services to Los Angeles County foster-care and homeless youth. Moreover, the founders and members of PTYF have established significant services and leadership which over the years have built…
In the early 2000s, the right-wing extremist group Blood and Honour set itself up in Winschoten and started to attract young people through meetings, festivals and concerts. Between 2005-7, there was an increase in neo-Nazi demonstrations, which led to threats, assaults and other problems. The town was asked by Forum,…
