Violence Prevention and Intervention Programs in Rhode Island
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National Conference for Community & Justice
| Organization | National Conference for Community & Justice
| | Program | Camp Anytown, RI
| | Address |
945 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
| | Categories | After School Programs
Other Prevention Education
| | Description |
Camp Anytown, RI - leadership and community building residential camp open to high school students.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Robert T. Jones
| | Phone | 351-5120
| | Email | rjones@nccj.org
| | Fax | 351-3858
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| | Site
| High Schools
Community-based organizations other than schools
On site(s) where program is located
| | Ages
| 14-17
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| Organization | National Conference for Community & Justice
| | Program | The Youth Council for Community and Justice
| | Address |
945 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
| | Category | Training
| | Description |
Leadership training and sponsors of annual Middle and High School conferences on Diversity and Making a Difference.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Robert T. Jones
| | Phone | 351-5120
| | Email | rjones@nccj.org
| | Fax | 351-3858
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| | Site
| Middle Schools
High Schools
Community-based organizations other than schools
| | Ages
| 14-17
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New Visions/Newport
| Organization | New Visions/Newport
| | Program | Men 2 B
| | Address |
19 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840
| | Category | Training
| | Description |
This program trains men to be effective role models for boys. Training topics include: communication skills, how children get mixed messages, how to impart clear and consistent messages, child-rearing and boundry setting, where and when to refer kids, etc.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Susan Schenck, Developing Director
| | Phone | 847-7821
| | Email |
| | Fax | 847-6220
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| Organization | New Visions/Newport
| | Program | New Ventures and SDFSC
| | Address |
19 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840
| | Categories | Violence Prevention Education
Other Prevention Education
| | Description |
Safe and Drug Free School and Communities (SDFSC) services youth aged 10-17, primarily of African-American and Hispanic heritage, providing peer education with outreach and bilingual services for high risk youths. New Ventures is designed to cultivate positive self-images in primarily African American youth ages 14-21. Youth are provided the opportunity to gain exposure to cultural experiences, develop leadership skills and broaden their scope of educational and/or career paths. Activities include; two-hour weekly training sessions, job development, cultural/educational field trips, and college assistance. The scope of activities also include individual meetings with students and parental involvement.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Amy Greenwood,
Andy Smith
| | Phone | 847-7821
| | Email |
| | Fax | 847-6220
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| | Site
| High Schools
Community-based organizations other than schools
| | Ages
| 14-17, 18-25, Elderly
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NRICMHC
| Organization | NRICMHC
| | Program | The Multicultural Counseling Center
| | Address |
280 Broadway
Providence, RI 02903
| | Categories | Counseling/Mental Health
Crisis Intervention
| | Description |
- Crime reduction counseling and Drug dealers prevention.
- Conflict resolution and Peer mediation.
- Substance abuse treatment and prevention.
- Batterers intervention groups.
- Anger management groups.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Steven Horovitz
| | Phone | 521-3300 (English)
272-2010 (Spanish)
| | Email |
| | Fax | 272-2460
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| | Site
| Middle Schools
High Schools
Community-based organizations other than schools
On site(s) where program is located
| | Elsewhere | RI Training School
| | Ages
| 11-13, 14-17, 18-25, Adults
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P.A.V.E. (Partnerships to Address Violence Through Education)
| Organization | P.A.V.E. (Partnerships to Address Violence Through Education)
| | Program | Alternatives to Youth Violence such as Bullying, Relationship Violence, Gangs, and more through after-school & in-class programming, professional development, and community presentations.
| | Address |
P.O. Box 8255
Warwick, RI 02888
| | Categories | Violence Prevention Education
Training
| | Description |
A multi-modal approach to alternatives to youth violence including education for professionals, parents, and students; Prevention and Intervention techniques; and Victim Service Referrals.
This program partially funded by the Rhode Island Juvenile Officers Association. Contact John Reis or Paulette Hamilton (HAMKELL@COX.NET) for further information
| | Program Open To | Anyone interested in stopping youth violence!
| | Contact | Lieutenant (retired, Providence PD) John J. Reis
| | Phone | (401)464-2004
| | Email | ljrpats1@cox.net www.paveri.org
| | Fax | 401-921-1136
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| | Ages
| 0-5, 6-10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-25, Adults, Law Enforcement and Educators
| | Language(s) Program Provided In
| English
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| Organization | P.A.V.E. (Partnerships to Address Violence Through Education)
| | Program | School Safety Training for Professionals
| | Address |
P.O. Box 8255
Warwick, RI, 02888
| | Categories | Violence Prevention Education
Training
| | Description |
Training involving school violence indicators, crisis management, gang identification, and violence prevention programming.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Lt. John Reis (Ret.), Director
| | Phone | 453-2900 ext. 16
| | Email | ljrpats1@cox.net
| | Fax | 401-921-1136
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| | Site
| Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
High Schools
On site(s) where program is located
| | Elsewhere | Where necessary.
| | Ages
| 18-25, Adults
| | Language(s) Program Provided In
| English
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Pocasset School
| Organization | Pocasset School
| | Program | Faculty Seminar
| | Address |
242 Main Road
Tiverton, RI 02878
| | Category | Other Prevention Education
| | Description |
Faculty seminar every other week - "Promoting A Positive School Environment which Fosters Socially Responsible Students" (Given by School Psychologist.)
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Lori Dobbin, R.N. School Nurse and Teacher
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| | Site
| Elementary Schools
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| Adults
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| Organization | Pocasset School
| | Program | High Fives Club
| | Address |
242 Main Road
Tiverton, RI 02878
| | Category | Other Prevention Education
| | Description |
Rewards student acts of kindness and socially responsible behavior. Administered by guidance and school nurse teacher.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Lori Dobbin, R.N. School Nurse and Teacher
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| Organization | Pocasset School
| | Program | Kelso's Choice
| | Address |
242 Main Road
Tiverton, RI 02878
| | Category | Violence Prevention Education
| | Description |
Conflict management program administered by guidance. Grades K-4. Simple concept involving Kelso the Frog and his wheel of choices for ways to manage conflict.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Lori Dobbin, R.N.
School Nurse and Teacher
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| | Site
| Elementary Schools
| | Ages
| 6-10, 11-13
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Portsmouth Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force
| Organization | Portsmouth Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force
| | Program | Students As Mediators
| | Address |
29 Middle Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
| | Categories | Crisis Intervention
Violence Prevention Education
| | Description |
Portsmouth High School trained students and staff settle disputes among H.S. students in a timely manner. (Year long.) Direct violence prevention education for the students trained.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Bunny Miller, Coordinator
Monica Bailey, Student Assistance Counselor
| | Phone | 683-0709
| | Email | bunnym@gis.net
| | Fax | 683-5204
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| | Site
| High Schools
| | Ages
| 14-17
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| Organization | Portsmouth Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force
| | Program | Violence Prevention Education Seminars
| | Address |
29 Middle Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
| | Category | Violence Prevention Education
| | Description |
Given by (in April) Women's Resource Center Newport to 8th graders at Portsmouth Middle School in 2 class sessions groups of 25 students.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Bunny Miller, Coordinator
Sharon Rust, Student Assistance Counselor
| | Phone | 683-0709
| | Email | bunnym@gis.net
| | Fax | 683-5204
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| | Site
| Middle Schools
| | Ages
| 11-13
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Prevent Child Abuse - Rhode Island
| Organization | Prevent Child Abuse - Rhode Island
| | Program | Advocacy
| | Address |
500 Prospect Street
Pawtucket, RI 02816
| | Category | Advocacy/Public Awareness
| | Description |
Advocacy, for public policies that protect children and strengthen families.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Katherine Begin, Executive Director
| | Phone | 728-7920
| | Email | kbegin@preventchildabuse-ri.org
| | Fax | 724-5850
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| Organization | Prevent Child Abuse - Rhode Island
| | Program | BE SMART...STAY SAFE
| | Address |
500 Prospect Street
Pawtucket, RI 02816
| | Category | Violence Prevention Education
| | Description |
A children's activity book, developed by PCARI and funded through a grant by the Brad Faxon/Billy Andrade Charities for Children.This book helps children safeguard themselves from victimization and teaches them to seek help if they are threatened.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Katherine Begin, Executive Director
| | Phone | 401-728-7920
| | Email | kbegin@preventchildabuse-ri.org
| | Fax | 724-5850
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| Organization | Prevent Child Abuse - Rhode Island
| | Program | Blue Ribbon Campaign
| | Address |
500 Prospect Street
Pawtucket, RI 02816
| | Category | Advocacy/Public Awareness
| | Description |
The community is encouraged to wear our blue ribbon pins to bring awareness of the issue of child abuse and neglect and the need for prevention programs.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Katherine Begin, Executive Director
| | Phone | 728-7920
| | Email | kbegin@preventchildabuse-ri.org
| | Fax | 724-5850
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| Organization | Prevent Child Abuse - Rhode Island
| | Program | Parenting Resource Center
| | Address |
500 Prospect Street
Pawtucket, RI 02816
| | Category | Other Prevention Education
| | Description |
Parenting Resource Center features videos and brochures on positive parenting and tips for raising safe and healthy kids from birth through teens.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Katherine Begin, Executive Director
| | Phone | 728-7920
| | Email | kbegin@preventchildabuse-ri.org
| | Fax | 724-5850
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| Organization | Prevent Child Abuse - Rhode Island
| | Program | Shaken Infant Syndrome
| | Address |
500 Prospect Street
Pawtucket, RI 02816
| | Category | Advocacy/Public Awareness
| | Description |
A public awareness campaign to raise awareness of Shaken Baby Syndrome and teach parents and caregivers how to prevent it.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Katherine Begin, Executive Director
| | Phone | 728-7920
| | Email | kbegin@preventchildabuse-ri.org
| | Fax | 724-5850
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| Organization | Prevent Child Abuse - Rhode Island
| | Program | Video Resource Center
| | Address |
500 Prospect Street
Pawtucket, RI 02816
| | Category | Resource Center
| | Description |
Featuring a video library for professionals and parents.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Katherine Begin, Executive Director
| | Phone | 728-7920
| | Email | kbegin@preventchildabuse-ri.org
| | Fax | 724-5850
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Progreso Latino
| Organization | Progreso Latino
| | Program | After School Youth Enrichment Program
| | Address |
626 Broad Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
| | Categories | After School Programs
Other Prevention Education
| | Description |
A comprehensive after-school youth enrichment program for Latino youth ages 6 to 17.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Ramon Martinez, President/CEO
Marianela Dougal, Chief Continuum of Services Officer
Erica Acevedo, Youth Services Director
| | Phone | 401-728-5920 Ext. 346
| | Email |
| | Fax | 401-724-5550
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| | Site
| Community-based organizations other than schools
On site(s) where program is located
| | Ages
| 6-10, 11-13, 14-17
| | Language(s) Program Provided In
| English, Spanish
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Project Hope/Proyecto Esperanza
| Organization | Project Hope/Proyecto Esperanza
| | Program | Hispanic Parent Outreach Program
| | Address |
400 Dexter Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
| | Categories | Other Prevention Education
Violence Prevention Education
| | Description |
Education program for Hispanic parents w/children in Central Falls Schools grades K-6. Focus on prevention and personal/family environment including drugs, domestic violence, sexuality, and safety at school.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | John Barry, Director; Marc Giguere, Coordinator; Carlos Lopez, Youth/Family Programs
| | Phone | 728-0515
| | Email |
| | Fax | 728-2330
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| | Site
| Elementary Schools
Community-based organizations other than schools
On site(s) where program is located
| | Ages
| 6-10
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| Organization | Project Hope/Proyecto Esperanza
| | Program | Men-2-B Program
| | Address |
400 Dexter Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
| | Categories | Mentoring
Other Prevention Education
| | Description |
Program to train adult male mentors who work with adolescent males on issues of abstinence and prevention of at-risk behaviors including sexuality and violence.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | John Barry, Director; Marc Giguere, Coordinator; Carlos Lopez, Youth/Family Programs
| | Phone | 728-0515
| | Email |
| | Fax | 728-2330
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| Community-based organizations other than schools
On site(s) where program is located
| | Ages
| Adults
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| Organization | Project Hope/Proyecto Esperanza
| | Program | Violence Prevention Workshops
| | Address |
400 Dexter Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
| | Category | Violence Prevention Education
| | Description |
Offered to youth groups, churches, schools, and other groups in Pawtucket and Central Falls.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | John Barry, Director; Marc Giguere, Coordinator; Carlos Lopez, Youth/Family Programs
| | Phone | 728-0515
| | Email |
| | Fax | 728-2330
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| | Site
| Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
High Schools
Community-based organizations other than schools
On site(s) where program is located
| | Ages
| 6-10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-25, Adults
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Providence Center
| Organization | Providence Center
| | Program | Adolescent Partial Hospital & Intensive Outpatient Programs
| | Address |
1070 Main Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
| | Categories | Counseling/Mental Health
Substance Abuse Treatment & Interventions
| | Description |
Intensive full day or partial day programs, 5 days/week for acute symptom management. Designed to prevent hospitalization and as a transition back home following an inpatient stay. Treatment includes psychiatric evaluation; individual, group, and family therapy; medication management; 24/7 crisis intervention.
| | Program Open To | Adolescents, ages 13-18, males and females
| | Contact | Mary Allard
| | Phone | 401-276-4072
| | Email | mallard@provctr.org
| | Fax | 401-276-4537
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| | Site
| On site(s) where program is located
| | Ages
| 11-13, 14-17
| | Language(s) Program Provided In
| English, Spanish
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| Organization | Providence Center
| | Program | Child & Family Outpatient Services
| | Address |
520 Hope Street
Providence, RI 02906
| | Categories | Counseling/Mental Health
Crisis Intervention
| | Description |
Outpatient counseling for mental health and substance abuse problems; intensive outpatient and partial hospital programs; individual, family, and group treatment modalities.
| | Program Open To | All ages, all geographic areas in Rhode Island
| | Contact | Jeffrey Noll
| | Phone | 401-276-4155
| | Email | jnoll@provctr.org
| | Fax | 401-276-4517
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| | Site
| Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
High Schools
On site(s) where program is located
| | Elsewhere | Providence Community Health Centers
| | Ages
| 0-5, 6-10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-25
| | Language(s) Program Provided In
| English, Spanish
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| Organization | Providence Center
| | Program | Middle School Substance Abuse Prevention
| | Address |
520 Hope Street
Providence, RI 02906
| | Categories | Counseling/Mental Health
Crisis Intervention
| | Description |
Staff provide in-school and evening groups for youth and parents, in addition to supportive counseling, case management/referral, and crisis intervention to increase family stability and decrease student risk.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Jeffrey Noll
| | Phone | 401-276-4155
| | Email | jnoll@provctr.org
| | Fax | 401-276-4517
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| | Site
| Middle Schools
Community-based organizations other than schools
| | Ages
| 11-13
| | Language(s) Program Provided In
| English, Spanish
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| Organization | Providence Center
| | Program | Multi-Dimentional Family Therapy (MDFT)
| | Address |
520 Hope Street
Providence, RI 02906
| | Categories | Substance Abuse Treatment & Interventions
Counseling/Mental Health
| | Description |
MDFT is an evidence-based practice that will be used to assist youth in their transition from the Rhode Island Training School. MDFT intervenes at the family and community level with intensive therapy and skills development for substance abusing youth.
| | Program Open To | Youth exiting the RITS as determined through the CJDATS grant project protocol.
| | Contact | Jeffrey Noll
| | Phone | 401-276-4530
| | Email | jnoll@provctr.org
| | Fax | 401-276-4571
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| Community-based organizations other than schools
| | Elsewhere | Home
| | Ages
| 14-17
| | Language(s) Program Provided In
| English
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Providence Housing Authority
| Organization | Providence Housing Authority
| | Program | Wise-Up
| | Address |
Dept. of Community Services
l00 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02903
| | Categories | After School Programs
Other Prevention Education
| | Description |
Wise-Up - after-school prevention program for resident youth. Addresses substance abuse, teen pregnancy as well as violence issues
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Sorrel Devine, Family Services Manager
| | Phone | 751-6400 x276
| | Email |
| | Fax | 273-4623
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| | Site
| Community-based organizations other than schools
On site(s) where program is located
| | Ages
| 11-13, 14-17, 18-25
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Psychoeducational Consultants
| Organization | Psychoeducational Consultants
| | Program | Classroom meetings
| | Address |
145 Waterman Steet
Providence, RI 02906
| | Categories | Counseling/Mental Health
Crisis Intervention
| | Description |
The Psychoeducational Consultants have conducted classroom meetings with children & adolescents within the general & special education settings.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Steve C. Imber, Ph.D.
| | Phone | 421-4004
| | Email | scimber1@aol.com
| | Fax | 233-0946
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| Organization | Psychoeducational Consultants
| | Program | Graduate workshops on school violence prevention
| | Address |
145 Waterman Steet
Providence, RI 02906
| | Category | Training
| | Description |
The Psychoeducational Consultants have facilitated two 3 credit graduate workshops.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Steve C. Imber, Ph.D.
| | Phone | 421-4004
| | Email | scimber1@aol.com
| | Fax | 233-0946
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| Organization | Psychoeducational Consultants
| | Program | Violence Prevention Education
| | Address |
145 Waterman Steet
Providence, RI 02906
| | Category | Violence Prevention Education
| | Description |
Conduct workshops & facilitate problem-solving sessions pertaining to school violence prevention.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Steve C. Imber, Ph.D.
| | Phone | 421-4004
| | Email | scimber1@aol.com
| | Fax | 233-0946
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Rhode Island Clothesline Project (RICP)
| Organization | Rhode Island Clothesline Project (RICP)
| | Program | RI Clothesline Project (RICP)
| | Address |
c/o YWCA of Northern RI
514 blackstone st
woonsocket, ri
| | Category | Advocacy/Public Awareness
| | Description |
The purpose of the RICP is to bear witness to the victims + survivors of the war against women. While many people are aware of the extreme violence that is being directed towards women on a daily basis, the RICP demonstrates the extent of the problem with a visual impact similar to the AIDS quilt or the Vietnam War Memorial. The RICP is one of approx. 500 such programs throughout the world.
| | Program Open To | women
| | Contact | N/A
| | Phone | 401-769-7450
| | Email | jlglass53@aol.com
| | Fax | 401-272-4295
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| On site(s) where program is located
| | Elsewhere | Can be provided anywhere young children, with adult supervision
| | Ages
| General public
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Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence
| Organization | Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence
| | Program | Advocacy for Child Welfare
| | Address |
422 Post Road, Suite 202
Warwick, RI 02888
| | Category | Advocacy/Public Awareness
| | Description |
Advocacy for child welfare through courts, legislation, and other systems.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Zulma Garcia, Director of Policy, Education and Planning
| | Phone | 401-467-9940
| | Email | zulma@ricadv.org
| | Fax | 467-9943
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| | Elsewhere | Advocacy with systems such as courts, DCYF, etc.
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| Organization | Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence
| | Program | Children's Programs
| | Address |
422 Post Road, Suite 202
Warwick, RI 02888
| | Category | Crisis Intervention
| | Description |
Our member agencies conduct various programs such as expressive art therapy.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Francie Mantak
| | Phone | 467-9940
| | Email | fmantak@ricadv.org
| | Fax | 467-9943
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| | Site
| On site(s) where program is located
| | Elsewhere | Varies from agency to agency
| | Ages
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| Organization | Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence
| | Program | School Programs
| | Address |
422 Post Road, Suite 202
Warwick, RI 02888
| | Category | Violence Prevention Education
| | Description |
Our member agencies conduct various programs in schools on conflict resolution and dating violence.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Francie Mantak
| | Phone | 467-9940
| | Email | fmantak@ricadv.org
| | Fax | 467-9943
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| | Site
| Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
High Schools
Community-based organizations other than schools
| | Elsewhere | Varies from agency to agency
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Rhode Island Committee for Nonviolence Initiatives
| Organization | Rhode Island Committee for Nonviolence Initiatives
| | Program | Nonviolence Training and Education
| | Address |
PO Box 41483
Providence, RI 02940-1483
| | Categories | Training
Violence Prevention Education
| | Description |
Nonviolence training and education in traditions of Gandhi, King, and the historic peace churches.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Carol Bragg
| | Phone | 456-4032
| | Email | rinonviolence@hotmail.com
| | Fax | 456-4033
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| Organization | Rhode Island Committee for Nonviolence Initiatives
| | Program | RI Training School Nonviolence Program
| | Address |
PO Box 41483
Providence, RI 02940-1483
| | Categories | Training
Violence Prevention Education
| | Description |
RI Training School nonviolence program and aftercare, including job training and placement.
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| | Contact | Carol Bragg
| | Phone | 456-4032
| | Email | rinonviolence@hotmail.com
| | Fax | 456-4033
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Rhode Island Crime Prevention Association (RICPA)
| Organization | Rhode Island Crime Prevention Association (RICPA)
| | Program | A statewide initiative established in 1974 to address crime prevention issues, community collaboration, and law enforcement/citizen partnerships.
| | Address |
800 Wellington Ave.
Cranston, RI 02910
| | Categories | Training
Advocacy/Public Awareness
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Training, financial support for neighborhood crime watches, communication, newsletters, law enforcement/citizen partnerships, advocacy, and support to prevent crime, the fear of crime, and the suppression of criminal opportunity in our communities.
| | Program Open To | EVERYONE!
| | Contact | Lieutenant (retired Prov. PD) John J Reis, President
| | Phone | (401)464-2004
| | Email | ricpasecretary@gmail.com, www.ricpa.com
| | Fax | 401-921-1136
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| Community-based organizations other than schools
On site(s) where program is located
| | Elsewhere | Law Enforcement Agencies
| | Ages
| 14-17, 18-25, Adults, Elderly, Law Enforcement, Neighborhood Watches
| | Language(s) Program Provided In
| English, Spanish
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Rhode Island Department of Corrections
| Organization | Rhode Island Department of Corrections
| | Program | Criminal Justice Domestic Violence Program
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Community Corrections
J. Joseph Garrahy Complex
1 Dorrance Plaza
Providence, RI 02903
| | Category | Violence Prevention Education
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Sex offender education/prevention.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Jeffery Renzi, Associate Director
| | Phone | 458-3033
| | Email | jrenzi@doc.state.ri.us
| | Fax | 458-3010
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Rhode Island Department of Health
| Organization | Rhode Island Department of Health
| | Program | Core Injury Prevention Programs
| | Address |
3 Capitol Hill, Room 409
Providence, RI 02908
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| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Beatriz E. Perez, MPH
| | Phone | 222-4420
| | Email | beatrizp@doh.state.ri.us
| | Fax | 222-4415
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| Organization | Rhode Island Department of Health
| | Program | Men2B
| | Address |
3 Capitol Hill, Room 302
Providence, RI 02908
| | Category | Mentoring
| | Description |
Role model support capacity program to train men to be effective positive role models for boys. Focuses on the skills men need to build strength and resiliency in boys, such as communication skills, child rearing and identifying problems. Also provides information about normal adolescent development, sexuality, and the important role of men in the lives of boys.
| | Program Open To | Men over the age of 18.
| | Contact | Jan Shedd
| | Phone | 401-222-5927
| | Email | jan.shedd@health.ri.gov
| | Fax | 401-222-1442
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| Community-based organizations other than schools
On site(s) where program is located
| | Ages
| 18-25, Adults
| | Language(s) Program Provided In
| English, Spanish
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Rhode Island Hospital - Child & Family Psychiatry
| Organization | Rhode Island Hospital - Child & Family Psychiatry
| | Program | Project Start
| | Address |
PO Box 122
593 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02903
| | Categories | Counseling/Mental Health
Crisis Intervention
| | Description |
Free individual treatment protocol of skills training (affect management and problem solving) for adolescents who have attempted suicide.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Anthony Spirito, Ph.D.
| | Phone | 444-4515
| | Email | anthony_spirito@brown.edu
| | Fax | 444-7018
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| | Ages
| 11-13, 14-17
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Rhode Island Juvenile Officers Association
| Organization | Rhode Island Juvenile Officers Association
| | Program | Camp Wave; Camp Pride; Santa's Workshop; Partnerships to Address Violence through Education (PAVE); radKIDS
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P.O.Box 8255
Warwick, RI 02888
| | Categories | Violence Prevention Education
Training
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Camperships through the Boys & Girls Clubs' Camp Davis for at-risk males; Co-ed camp for young people in bereavement in partnership with Friends Way; Youth Violence/Bullying/Gangs Prevention through education of professionals & youth; Holiday celebration for at-risk families; Children's Safety Empowerment Education
The RIJOA is a non-profit organization comprised of law enforcement and civilian personnel coming together to serve the youth of Rhode Island in a variety of ways.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Lt. John Reis (Ret.), Director
| | Phone | (401)464-2004
| | Email | ljrpats1@cox.net
| | Fax | (401)921-1136
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| | Site
| Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
High Schools
Community-based organizations other than schools
On site(s) where program is located
| | Elsewhere | Camp Davis, Charlestown, RI
| | Ages
| 6-10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-25, Adults
| | Language(s) Program Provided In
| English
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| Organization | Rhode Island Juvenile Officers Association
| | Program | RAD KIDS
| | Address |
2220 Plainfield Pike
Suite 217
Cranston, RI 02920
| | Category | Violence Prevention Education
| | Description |
A stranger danger self-defense program for children.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Lt. John Reis (Ret.), Director
| | Phone | 943-1624
| | Email | ljrpatsi@cs.com
| | Fax | 943-1624
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| Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
Community-based organizations other than schools
| | Ages
| 0-5, 6-10
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| Organization | Rhode Island Juvenile Officers Association
| | Program | RIJOA Awards Banquet
| | Address |
2220 Plainfield Pike
Suite 217
Cranston, RI 02920
| | Category | Other Prevention Education
| | Description |
The recognition of police, citizens, and youth for significant contributions to the community regarding violence prevention and youth advocacy.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Lt. John Reis (Ret.), Director
| | Phone | 943-1624
| | Email | ljrpatsi@cs.com
| | Fax | 943-1624
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| | Elsewhere | Banquet Hall
| | Ages
| 6-10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-25, Adults, Elderly
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| Organization | Rhode Island Juvenile Officers Association
| | Program | Santa's Workshop
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P.O. Box 8255
Warwick, RI 02888
| | Categories | Outreach
Other Prevention Education
| | Description |
Annual holiday party for under-served families that includes memberships in after-school programming such as the Boys and Girls Clubs
| | Program Open To | Under-served population of youth and families
| | Contact | Lt. John Reis (Ret.), Director
| | Phone | (401)464-2004
| | Email | ljrpats1@cox.net
| | Fax | (401)921-1136
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| On site(s) where program is located
| | Elsewhere | Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence
| | Ages
| 0-5, 6-10, 11-13
| | Language(s) Program Provided In
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Rhode Island Legal/Educational Partnership
| Organization | Rhode Island Legal/Educational Partnership
| | Program | Conferences
| | Address |
255 Westminster Street - Fourth Floor
Providence, RI 02903-3414
| | Category | Other Prevention Education
| | Description |
The Partnership holds periodic conferences on timely issues. Recent conference topics have focused on addressing school violence and finding appropriate solutions.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Claudette Field, Executive Director
| | Phone | 222-6831
| | Email | CCField1@aol.com
| | Fax | 222-6839
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| | Elsewhere | Local hotels, Conference sites
| | Ages
| Adults, Secondary students
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| Organization | Rhode Island Legal/Educational Partnership
| | Program | Conflict Resolution/Peer Mediation Training
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255 Westminster Street - Fourth Floor
Providence, RI 02903-3414
| | Category | Training
| | Description |
The Partnership provides conflict resolution/peer mediation training for elementary and secondary students. Training can be provided for a school-wide program; individual classes; special projects; in schools or community settings.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Claudette Field, Executive Director
| | Phone | 222-6831
| | Email | CCField1@aol.com
| | Fax | 222-6839
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| Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
High Schools
Community-based organizations other than schools
| | Elsewhere | Other non-profits
| | Ages
| 6-10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-25, Adults
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| Organization | Rhode Island Legal/Educational Partnership
| | Program | RI Mock Trial Tournament
| | Address |
255 Westminster Street - Fourth Floor
Providence, RI 02903-3414
| | Category | Other Prevention Education
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Over 1500 student from 70+ schools (grades 6 to 12) participate in this annual statewide program. Students assume roles of attorneys and witnesses and gain life-skills while learning about the American judicial system. Members of the Rhode Island judiciary preside over trials; attorneys act as performance judges.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Claudette Field, Executive Director
| | Phone | 222-6831
| | Email | CCField1@aol.com
| | Fax | 222-6839
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| | Elsewhere | Courtrooms around the state
| | Ages
| 11-13, 14-17, 18-19
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| Organization | Rhode Island Legal/Educational Partnership
| | Program | Summer Institutes on the Courts
| | Address |
255 Westminster Street - Fourth Floor
Providence, RI 02903-3414
| | Category | Training
| | Description |
Provided in collaboration with the Rhode Island Courts, these institutes offer insight into the Rhode Island judicial system and substantive constitutional and legal issues. Professional development and graduate credits can be earned. All activities take place in local courthouses.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Claudette Field, Executive Director
| | Phone | 222-6831
| | Email | CCField1@aol.com
| | Fax | 222-6839
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| | Elsewhere | J.Joseph Garrahy Judicial Complex
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Rhode Island State Council of Churches
| Organization | Rhode Island State Council of Churches
| | Program | Mediation Skills Training Institute
| | Address |
225 Chapman St
Providence, RI 02905
| | Categories | Faith Based
Training
| | Description |
Using leadership of Lombard Mennonite Peace Center
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | John Holt, Executive Minister
| | Phone | 861-1700
| | Email | ricouncil@aol.com
| | Fax | 331-3080
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| Organization | Rhode Island State Council of Churches
| | Program | Non-Violence Initiatives
| | Address |
225 Chapman Street
Providence, RI 02905
| | Categories | Faith Based
Violence Prevention Education
| | Description |
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | John Holt, Executive Minister
| | Phone | 861-1700
| | Email | ricouncil@aol.com
| | Fax | 331-3080
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| Organization | Rhode Island State Council of Churches
| | Program | Plowshares
| | Address |
225 Chapman Street
Providence, RI 02905
| | Categories | Faith Based
Advocacy/Public Awareness
| | Description |
Ecumenical agency working in New England and central agency that worked in South Africa.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | John Holt, Executive Minister
| | Phone | 861-1700
| | Email | ricouncil@aol.com
| | Fax | 331-3080
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| Organization | Rhode Island State Council of Churches
| | Program | Prison Non-Violence
| | Address |
225 Chapman Street
Providence, RI 02905
| | Categories | Faith Based
Violence Prevention Education
| | Description |
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | John Holt, Executive Minister
| | Phone | 861-1700
| | Email | ricouncil@aol.com
| | Fax | 331-3080
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| Organization | Rhode Island State Council of Churches
| | Program | Victims of Domestic Violence Vigil
| | Address |
225 Chapman Street
Providence, RI 02905
| | Categories | Faith Based
Advocacy/Public Awareness
| | Description |
Resourced by United Methodist.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | John Holt, Executive Minister
| | Phone | 861-1700
| | Email | ricouncil@aol.com
| | Fax | 331-3080
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Rhode Island Teen Institute
| Organization | Rhode Island Teen Institute
| | Program | Advocacy on HIV, Drug, and Violence Prevention
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Initiatives for Human Development
474 Broadway
Pawtucket, RI 02860
| | Category | Advocacy/Public Awareness
| | Description |
Advocacy on issues related to HIV, substance abuse, and violence prevention.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Maureen Mulligan
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| Organization | Rhode Island Teen Institute
| | Program | Education and Training
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Initiatives for Human Development
474 Broadway
Pawtucket, RI 02860
| | Category | Training
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Trains youth in all areas of prevention, community development, and diversity.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Maureen Mulligan
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| Organization | Rhode Island Teen Institute
| | Program | Education on Conflict Resolution
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Initiatives for Human Development
474 Broadway
Pawtucket, RI 02860
| | Categories | Other Prevention Education
Violence Prevention Education
| | Description |
Education related to diversity issues, conflict resolution, and communications.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Maureen Mulligan
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Rhode Island Victims' Advocacy & Support Center
| Organization | Rhode Island Victims' Advocacy & Support Center
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P.O. Box 20072
Cranston, RI 02920
| | Description |
RIVASC provides the following services to victims (survivors) of crime: information on Victim's Bill of Rights, resource listings, aid in applying for financial recovery, support, advocacy, case management services, education, and literature.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Anne Marie D'Alessio
| | Phone | (401) 943-9266
| | Email | RIVASC@worldspy.net
| | Fax | (401) 943-9266
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RI Alliance For Lesbian and Gay Civil Rights
| Organization | RI Alliance For Lesbian and Gay Civil Rights
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Box 5657
Weybosset Station
Providence, RI 02903
| | Categories | Advocacy/Public Awareness
Violence Prevention Education
| | Description |
The Alliance is a grassroots, volunteer organization, working for equal rights around Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender issues.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Kate Monteiro, Pres.
| | Phone | 521-GAYS
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RI Commission on Prejudice and Bias
| Organization | RI Commission on Prejudice and Bias
| | Program | Hate Crime Training and Education Program
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c/o Norman Orodenker, chair
| | Categories | Advocacy/Public Awareness
Violence Prevention Education
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we are dedicated to training, particularly law enforcement but open to all, regarding how to recognize hate crime and what to do once it is suspected. we are in the process of expanding to schools. there is no charge for trainings.
| | Program Open To | all
| | Contact | jodi glass
| | Phone | 456-1333 (c/o norman orodenker)
| | Email | jlglass53@aol.com
| | Fax | 456-1210
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| High Schools
Community-based organizations other than schools
| | Ages
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| | Language(s) Program Provided In
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RIEAP, Inc.
| Organization | RIEAP, Inc.
| | Program | Student Assistance Program (SAP)
| | Address |
120 Centerville Road
Warwick, RI 02886
| | Categories | Counseling/Mental Health
Crisis Intervention
| | Description |
SAP is a school based early intervention program designed to identify students at risk for substance abuse and related problems. The SAP provides comprehensive assessment, group counseling and referral, in addition to school-wide outreach and education.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Sarah C. Dinklage, Vice President
| | Phone | 732-8680
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| | Fax | 737-0413
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| Middle Schools
High Schools
| | Ages
| 14-17, 18-25
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| Organization | RIEAP, Inc.
| | Program | Teen Dating Violence Primary Prevention Project
| | Address |
120 Centerville Road
Warwick, RI 02886
| | Category | Violence Prevention Education
| | Description |
A pilot Teen Dating Violence Primary Prevention Project operating in nine middle schools provides assessment of high risk students and small group intervention.
| | Program Open To |
| | Contact | Sarah C. Dinklage
| | Phone | 732-8680
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| | Fax | 737-0413
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| Middle Schools
| | Ages
| 11-13
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