(Baltimore, MD) -- Maryland Congressman Kweisi Mfume has announced more than $1 million in federal funding for Roca's Building Skills to Support Community Safety project.
Today, I was proud to announce over $1 million in federal funding to support the youth violence efforts of ROCA and their work with young people to strengthen community-led public safety in Baltimore.
— Kweisi Mfume (@RepKweisiMfume) April 14, 2026
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The funds will train young people, law enforcement and front-line staffers to improve emotional regulation skills, support long term behavior change and decrease incidents of violence.
The project will allow Roca to engage at-risk youth and support police and corrections officers in stress management and de-escalation skills.
The nonprofit Roca is dedicated to transforming the lives of young men at high risk of violence through behavioral interventions, mentorship and support programs.