New England Streetworker Conference

The New England Streetworker Conference is the largest gathering of outreach professionals in the region!

Building a strong network opens the doors for opportunity, collaboration, and learning. This year’s conference will focus on strengthening our connections to fuel our work as street outreach professionals through panels, workshops, activities, breakout sessions, and lots of time dedicated to networking and building community.

The Streetworker Conference provides space and time for reflection, sharing best practices, professional development, and building a network of peers across the region who are engaged in this work.

As always, this is a conference for us, by us.

We hope to see you there!

We’re excited to welcome national experts and leaders in the Community Violence Intervention field to this year’s Streetworker Conference, which will focus on fostering meaningful connections and expanding professional networks.

Influence and Impact: Social Media Mastery for Business
Iya Thomas, Credible Social Worker

In this workshop you will learn how to leverage social media to design relevant and engaging content that will resonate with your audience now and in the future.

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My Successful Blueprint
Mike Curry, Life After Prison Organization

My Successful Blueprint is a financial literacy workshop aimed at empowering individuals and families affected by the criminal justice system with essential financial skills, including budgeting, banking, and credit management. The workshop highlights the significance of financial literacy in achieving stability and reducing recidivism, equipping participants with practical tools to take control of their financial futures.

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Sisters in Streetwork
Lisa Pina-Warren, Nonviolence Institute

This workshop will focus on creating a space for women engaged in the Community Violence Intervention field. Often determined to be a male dominated workforce, this workshop will allow women peacemakers to share about their experiences.

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Proactive Peacekeeping on the Frontlines
Claudia Bracho, Andre Christian, and Jasmin Desenclos
Urban Peace Institute

This presentation will provide an in-depth look at Community Violence Intervention (CVI) work as it’s uniquely practiced in Los Angeles, a city with a long history of gang violence but also a rich tradition of community-led peacebuilding. We will explore the role of Community Intervention Workers (CIWs) in proactive peacekeeping, the importance of having a License to Operate (LTO) in the community and navigating a “Professional Understanding” with law enforcement. Additionally, we’ll highlight the crucial role women play in CVI work across Los Angeles.

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Keys to the Streets: Culture, Credibility, and Chaos
Reality Allah, CVI Leader

As the causes of gun violence change in the communities, there are new and inventive ways to rethink the strategies to combat gun violence. We will explore some of the cultural competencies needed to be an effective Outreach Professional in this day and age.

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Successful Advocacy in Passing Policy Through Storytelling
Sam Lewis, Anti-Recidivism Coalition

This workshop will help you better understand how to use storytelling to help advocate for policy.

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Unified Voices: Healing, Networking, and Leading as a Credible Messenger
Mallah-Divine Mallah, Anti-Recidivism Coalition

This workshop focuses on personal growth and self-healing, while underscoring the power of building strong networks. Through shared stories and reflections, participants will be inspired to foster community collaboration and embrace their roles as Credible Messengers, leading with responsibility and purpose.

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Understanding Violence Through a Public Health Lens
Mo Barbosa, Health Resources in Action (HRIA)

Participants will understand the historical and current context of racial disparities in health outcomes, including exposure to violence.