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, 2023EAGLE TRIBUNE: One of the newest products offered by UTEC are chopping blocks made of repurposed and reclaimed New England cherry, maples, and… Read More
How a local nonprofit is supporting – and shaping – state and national gun control efforts
October 2, 2023WBUR: 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 Croteau… Read More
Editorial: UTEC’s reach goes national with D.C. invite
September 30, 2023LOWELL SUN: President Joe Biden speaks with UTEC Streetworker Fellow Jose Pizzini outside the White House on Friday. Pizzini, along with UTEC CEO… Read More
DOJ officials come to Lowell to announce grant funding for community violence intervention
September 29, 2023LOWELL SUN: U.S. Assistant Attorney General Amy Solomon spoke at UTEC in Lowell Sept. 28, 2023 as the Department of Justice’s Office of… Read More
UTEC Leaders Visit White House
September 27, 2023LOWELL SUN: Leaders of UTEC, Lowell’s youth violence intervention, reentry and advocacy program, were invited to the White House on Friday, where they… Read More
Locals on Hand for DC Unveiling of Office of Gun Violence Prevention
September 27, 2023EAGLE TRIBUNE: Leaders working in the Merrimack Valley to prevent gun violence and keep the peace were at the White House as President… Read More