GANG PREVENTION

In order to prevent gang prevention, we have following services

Street Outreach

Knowledge Up America began facilitating street outreach efforts in 2016.

Street-Based Counselors

Street-Based Counselors provide clinical case management to individuals returning to the Little Village community after having had contact with the criminal or juvenile justice system, and/or individuals considered high-risk by street outreach workers.

School-Based Counselors

School-Based Counselors are master’s level clinical social workers that provide comprehensive, destigmatized mental health services to youth and families, with a focus on addressing risk factors and enhancing coping, problem-solving and communication skills.

Organizing and Advocacy

Over the years, staff and leaders have advocated for criminal justice reform and restorative justice initiatives that work to decriminalize Black and Latino youth.

Safe Passage

Safe Passage is designed to improve routes for students and families traveling to and from school by creating a safer and more supportive outdoor environment.