There has been a dramatic increase in the number of young people who are victims or perpetrators of violent crime. Also, youth are involved in crime at younger and younger ages. Violence is now the second -most frequent cause of death for youth (after motor vehicle accidents), with firearms involved in one of every four deaths among people ages 15-19 (office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention,May 1996) Violent death among teens increased by 10% from 1985 to 1993, including a homicide rate which doubled (1996 Kids Count Data Book). "Youth violence," said Attorney General Janet Reno, "is the greatest single crime problem in America today.
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Mission Statement
The Oakland Coalition of Congregations (OCC) empowers congregations to act together in faith and love to advance and advocate for the common good of all who live in Oakland and surroundings communities
Congregation-Based Community Organizing (CBCO), is a strategy for rebuilding communities, revitalizing congregations, and developing individuals into effective leaders and change agents.
Oakland Coalition of Congregations
9006 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland, CA. 94605
510-639-0509(ph)- 510-639-0507 (fax)
occmainofc@aol.com
coalitionofcongregations@yahoo.com
Clifford Gilmore Executive Director
Congregation-Based Community Organizing (CBCO), is a strategy for rebuilding communities, revitalizing congregations, and developing individuals into effective leaders and change agents.
Oakland Coalition of Congregations
9006 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland, CA. 94605
510-639-0509(ph)- 510-639-0507 (fax)
occmainofc@aol.com
coalitionofcongregations@yahoo.com
Clifford Gilmore Executive Director
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