NCST Newark Community Street Team

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NEWARK COMMUNITY STREET TEAM

COME IN PEACE, LIVE IN PEACE

NCST treats violence like a disease and uses public health strategies to control the spread of violence. OUTREACH: The program sends Outreach Workers and Violence Interrupters into the community where they engage men and women who are at risk of perpetrating or being victimized by violence. The staff, who all have intimate knowledge o

f life on the streets, serve as peer counselors by offering advice and guidance on how to respond to conflicts without
violence. They use positive peer pressure to redirect high risk individuals towards school or jobs and help them think and behave differently about violence. staff and community volunteers distribute palm cards and posters with message that promote peace and alternatives to violence. Merchants have signs in their windows counting the number of days since the last shooting in the neighborhood. COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION: N.C.S.T. works with a wide range of community partners who seek to spread an anti-violence message. organizes street fairs, concerts, “ speak outs” and social activities that advance one simple idea: our community is moving past gun violence. USE OF DATA: N.C.S.T. uses a data to identify neighborhood “hotzones” and the times of day and days of week that shootings occur. This allows resources to be focused most effectively to help the community move past gun violence.

08/24/2026

Four days away☮️

08/18/2026
Every week, our team takes to the streets to connect with residents, share resources, listen to community concerns, and ...
08/12/2026

Every week, our team takes to the streets to connect with residents, share resources, listen to community concerns, and strengthen the relationships that help keep our neighborhoods safe.
This week, you can find us walking Hawthorne Avenue and Clinton Place.
For NCST, community safety means being present, building trust, and showing up consistently in the neighborhoods we serve.

08/10/2026

✌🏾 24 Hours of Peace is back, and NCST will be there!

Join us in Downtown Newark for the City of Newark’s annual 24 Hours of Peace, a full day of music, community, healing, and a shared commitment to nonviolence.

📅 August 28 to August 29, 2026
⏰ 6 PM to 6 PM, 24 straight hours
📍 Broad Street & Market Street, Downtown Newark
🎟️ Free and open to the public

Come out for live music, food, vendors, family activities, community resources, and conversations centered on peace, healing, and conflict resolution.

💜 Thank You, National Council of Jewish Women! 💜For the second year in a row, the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJ...
08/05/2026

💜 Thank You, National Council of Jewish Women! 💜

For the second year in a row, the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) invited NCST Safe Passage to participate in its incredible Back-to-School Store event, and we couldn't be more grateful.

Children from NCST's Safe Passage Program and other departments enjoyed a special shopping experience where each child was paired with a personal shopper to pick out everything they needed for the new school year. From new coats, sneakers, outfits, backpacks filled with school supplies, books, and personal care items to snacks, every child left prepared and excited for the year ahead.

Parents also received gift cards, fresh fruits and vegetables, and valuable resources, while transportation was provided to ensure families could fully participate.
A special thank you to Karen, Aliyah, and Shy-Ann for helping make this experience so memorable for our children and families.

Most importantly, thank you to NCJW for your generosity, partnership, and commitment to supporting Newark families. Together, we're helping children start the school year with confidence, dignity, and the tools they need to succeed.

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