Ohio State University. Office of Outreach and Engagement
Abstract
IMPACT. 1: A.T.I.A.D performed 34 Conflict Meditations that could have resulted in a fight, shooting or homicide but didn't thanks to our intervention. Those are scenes that the police didn't have to address. -- 2. In 2015, A.T.I.A.D had 29 program participants. 17 Graduated 16 Gained Employment 1 Enrolled into Drug Program 3 Received GED tutoring 3 Regained Driving Privileges 1 Completed Probation 1 Felony Expunged -- 3. In 2016, A.T.I.A.D has done 30 conflict meditations that could have resulted in a fight, shooting or homicide but didn't, thanks to our staff.PRIMARY CONTACT: Thell Robinson III ([email protected])Our Violence Intervention services use proven mediation techniques that work and keep black urban neighborhoods safe. Conflict meditations are facilitated by trained gang specialists that have intervened in numerous altercations and prevented violence. We mediate conflict between risk taking youth who are often times gang members or drug dealers. Our mediators have a way of getting through to individuals involved in conflict. We find nonviolent solutions to the problems that exist in the black community
