UTEC TO MARK 25 YEARS
April 14, 2024 Lowell Sun: In the 1990s, UTEC Reentry Manager Viengsamay “Paul” Chaleunphong made some bad choices, choices that would land him in deep… Read More
‘Young people are worth all of our efforts’
By AARON CURTIS | [email protected] | Lowell Sun February 4, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. Click here to read this article on The Sun’s website. Read More
Mass. nearly halved its incarceration rate in 10 years, report finds
BOSTON GLOBE: Massachusetts has nearly halved its incarceration rate over the past decade, progress that researchers of a new report say was fueled by landmark… Read More
UTEC Featured in 25th Edition of National Grid Foundation’s Magazine, Destiny
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Peacemaking Work to Reduce Gang Violence in Lowell, Lawrence & Haverhill
Listen to CEO Gregg Croteau on Comcast Newsmakers as he talks about UTEC’s mission and work, our upcoming 25th anniversary, and the current… Read More
Embracing Community Violence Intervention in Boston Communities and Nationwide
In FY22, Office of Justice Programs made an unprecedented investment in organizations across the country to carry out the critical work of community violence intervention. Today,… Read More
Youth program selling hand-made cutting boards
October 21, 2023 EAGLE TRIBUNE: One of the newest products offered by UTEC are chopping blocks made of repurposed and reclaimed New England cherry, maples,… Read More
How a local nonprofit is supporting – and shaping – state and national gun control efforts
October 2, 2023 WBUR: President Biden is launching a new office aimed at reducing record-high gun deaths in the United States. WBUR’s Radio Boston talks with Gregg… Read More
Editorial: UTEC’s reach goes national with D.C. invite
September 30, 2023 LOWELL SUN: President Joe Biden speaks with UTEC Streetworker Fellow Jose Pizzini outside the White House on Friday. Pizzini, along with UTEC… Read More
DOJ officials come to Lowell to announce grant funding for community violence intervention
September 29, 2023 LOWELL SUN: U.S. Assistant Attorney General Amy Solomon spoke at UTEC in Lowell Sept. 28, 2023 as the Department of Justice’s Office… Read More