Roseland Community Building Initiative

“CBI has given me the chance to have my voice heard about the issues that are important to me and my community.”

Problem Statement: After participating in an eight-month planning process Roseland neighborhood residents have selected the problem of Youth Crime among youth between the ages of 13 and 24 years old.

Goal of the Program: To decrease the incidents of youth-related crime in Roseland.

Primary Activities:

• Engagement of Community Residents
• Development of Community Leaders
• Collaboration among Community & Organizational Partners
• Bridge-building with External Decision Makers

Outcome Highlights:

• Increased residents reporting perception of improved neighborhood conditions
• Improved “hot spot” neighborhood conditions by property assessment of Roseland
• Development of four empowerment groups focused on addressing resident identified problem

Contact Information:

• Maritza Hernandez
  mhernandez@capsonoma.org