PRIDE ROC
933 W Van Buren No 408, Chicago, IL 60607 www.priderocchicago.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: The Mission is to end violence in Chicago by refining those at its core through integrated, trauma-informed Passages. Pride ROC was founded in direct response to the violence, poverty, and despair turning some of the city's communities into war zones. While violence and poverty may seem common in some of Chicago's neighborhoods, the story that is seldom told is how those stuck in the middle of this vicious cycle are often looking for peace, but are left without a pathway to safety.

To end violence in Chicago by refining those at its core through integrated Passages.

Pride ROC's passage process is built upon three stages:1) Creating a Context for Change2) Challenging Old Patters and Expanding New Realities3) Consolidating Positive Adaptive BehaviorsOne of the main elements to the passage approach is "community extraction" which consists of removing participants from their physical environment to eliminate all potential distraction. Once out of the city, they take part in an eight-day experience that is split into two parts: a three-day orientation and then five days of passage. During this time, participants experience Egyptian yoga, meditation, conversations focused on restorative justice, group and individualized trauma therapy, musical enrichment, reflection, and wholesome, nutrient-rich meals--and the experience does not end there. Upon their return home, they are assigned a case manager and have access to services like continued trauma therapy and weekly meetings, where they receive a meal. Job enrichment programs are offered to those that qualify.

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