Sparc Foundation Inc

Domestic Violence Intervention Program: The DVIP provides a 26-week evidence- based curriculum, receiving referrals from the courts, DSS, other agencies and self-referrals. This curriculum provides psycho-education about coercion, power, and control and is focused on offender accountability. - 241 individuals served - Less than 1% of participants were rearrested for a DV related incident - 50 trauma therapy sessions were provided to participants

Community Violence Prevention: The PEACE Team addresses the root causes of violence by engaging youth, adults and the elderly in creating healing, empowerment, community cohesion and collective efficacy. Individual support is provided in the areas of economic stability, education access, and healthcare access to improve quality of life and wellness for those served. Community-wide engagement events raise awareness, build networks, empower residents, and mobilize resources. - Events such as a Gun Buy Back and Vigil for those impacted by gun violence, and 48 Hours of Peace & Unity brought hundreds of community members together to provide support, healing, and awareness. - Monthly support groups provided emotional regulation & resiliency support to mothers who have lost children to gun violence. - 61 Individuals received one on one support in areas of employment, re-entry, transportation, sobriety, food security and mentorship.