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.

06/09/2026
Please join us for our next PSRT, tomorrow, as we bring community, data, and lived experience together to drive real so...
06/08/2026

Please join us for our next PSRT, tomorrow, as we bring community, data, and lived experience together to drive real solutions. This month’s conversation will feature a special spotlight on Mr. Mark Comesañas, a board member from the Newark Public Schools.
- June 9th at 10am
- Join us live on Facebook

We conducted a community walk along South 16th Street between Madison Avenue and Clinton Avenue. During this time, we we...
06/08/2026

We conducted a community walk along South 16th Street between Madison Avenue and Clinton Avenue. During this time, we went door-to-door, providing resources to families and engaging residents about available services and upcoming events.
We received strong community support, with more than half of the block expressing interest in and support for our upcoming Heal the Block event. The level of engagement was outstanding and reflects the community’s willingness to connect and participate.

NCST team members are participating in the Professional Community Intervention Training Institute (PCITI), expanding the...
06/05/2026

NCST team members are participating in the Professional Community Intervention Training Institute (PCITI), expanding their knowledge and deepening their commitment to community-based violence intervention and healing-centered practices.
Through ongoing training and professional development, we continue to build the capacity needed to serve Newark with excellence, compassion, and purpose.

Please join us for our next Public Safety Round Table as we bring community, data, and lived experience together to driv...
06/05/2026

Please join us for our next Public Safety Round Table as we bring community, data, and lived experience together to drive real solutions. This month’s conversation will feature a special spotlight on Mr. Mark Comesañas, a board member from the Newark Public Schools.
- June 9th at 10am
- Join us live on Facebook

🏠 Save the Date: Housing Justice RoundtableJoin the Newark Housing Justice Advocacy Coalition for an important community...
06/05/2026

🏠 Save the Date: Housing Justice Roundtable
Join the Newark Housing Justice Advocacy Coalition for an important community conversation on Displacement.
As housing costs rise and redevelopment continues across our city, many residents face increasing challenges that threaten their ability to remain in the communities they call home. This virtual roundtable will provide an opportunity to discuss housing challenges, share community insights, and explore solutions that advance housing justice throughout Newark.
📅 June 25, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
💻 Virtual Event
Together, we can work toward a Newark where all residents have access to safe, stable, and affordable housing.
Be sure to scan the QR code on the flyer to stay connected and join the listserv.

💜🧡 HEAL THE BLOCK 2026 🧡💜This summer, NCST is bringing healing, hope, resources, and community together through two spec...
06/04/2026

💜🧡 HEAL THE BLOCK 2026 🧡💜
This summer, NCST is bringing healing, hope, resources, and community together through two special events and one shared mission: connecting Newark residents to support, wellness, and opportunities for the whole family.
📍 Community Day
Nat Turner Park (Muhammad Ali Side)
📅 Friday, July 10, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

📍 TRC Anniversary Celebration
NCST Trauma Recovery Center
915 S. 16th Street, Newark
📅 Friday, July 31, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Join us for:
🎈 Bouncy Houses
🐐 Petting Zoo
🎮 Game Bus
🍔 Food
👨‍👩‍👧 Family Activities
🤝 Community Resources

We're also celebrating 6 years of healing and hope at the NCST Trauma Recovery Center and the countless lives impacted through trauma-informed care and support.

Are you a community organization, service provider, or local partner? We'd love to have you join us. Scan the QR code on the flyer to register your organization and connect with Newark residents.

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915 S 16th Street
Newark, NJ
07108

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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