Her specialties are in synergy with our Human Justice and Healing framework that encompasses trauma informed care, youth violence prevention and cultural competency. As a courageous community advocate, Rhodes has managed Brand BUILD workforce development programs, geared towards teaching at-risk youth how to run their own business, while successfully encouraging them to pursue higher education. […]
As a” Core-5” member of the White House Community violence intervention collaborative CVIC, the CCD team led by Demetrius Similien, our National Coordinator, was at the White House to participate in the National Training and Technical Assistance Convening on December 8. This convening was the culmination of an 18-month strategic initiative launched by the Biden-Harris […]
In December, our Executive Director had a one-on-one Interactive session with Ms. Resto, the Principal of I.S.232 in The Bronx. K. Bain spoke extensively on the key components of the Sustainable Growth Plan (SGP) and the need to introduce this customizable tool to help the young ones navigate a life of purpose. The Executive Director […]
The frequencies and energy vibrations embedded in language (Makoni, et al, 2003; Skipper, 2022) help to shape the consciousness levels of a people. Language has been weaponized as an instrument of oppression (Roche, 2022; Hawkins, 1999), a tool for dehumanization, and as an enabler of various forms of emotional and psychological abuse (Bolinger, 2021). But […]
Gary ‘Wadu’ Taylor is a Human Justice Ambassador with CCD. Formerly incarcerated, he joined CCD to work in the empowerment of youth in his community. He completed the Human Justice training and is now an example to his community. This is an example of CCD’s Community engagement, systems change and individual transformation (CSI) programs.
On October 11th, 2022 several thousands of people from across the world, Joined Executive Director K. Bain of Community Capacity Development (CCD) along with the New York Public Advocates Office, the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice, various community led violence interruption groups along with other New York City organizations, national and international partners. The aforementioned […]
Above and Beyond At CCD, we recognize and acknowledge individuals from all walks of life who are dedicated toeffect positive change and make remarkable contribution to promote equity and Justice inmarginalized communities. Our personalities of the month are the 11 Commissioners of NYCRacial Justice Commission who spearhead the relentless campaign and successful outcome of theNovember […]
The Human Justice operational goal is to save lives and promote safe neighborhoods through anti-gun violence initiatives and community led public safety. Our community led strategy is evidence based and data driven as we continue to receive landmark success in all our establishedsites in Staten Island, Queensbridge, Canarsie, Harlem, Astoria and Woodside: • Staff Completed […]
In the midst of the Whitewashing a Violent Holiday and Using a false Narrative to Drive Capitalism, Community Capacity Development acknowledge and celebrate the legacy of Native Americans, the historical and contemporary resistance efforts to colonization.In the spirit of national revival, thanksgiving should be celebrated as a day of atonement and mourning. It should be […]
