OVP Kickback - Baden 📚

We had a great time out in the community and tabling at the February Kickback Event hosted by the St. Louis City’s Office of Violence Prevention (OVP). We are always happy to have the opportunity to spread the word about our free services around conflict resolution and promote de-escalation in hopes of preventing violence. This month’s event was held at Living With Purpose in Baden on February 17, 2024.

These are free neighborhood events, providing residents a place to gather for food, music and entertainment. Each future events will be hosted in new locations on the third Saturday of every month.

CRCSTL’s Workplace Solutions at STL City Counselors Office ⚖️

Connecting Through Conflict & De-Escalation, one of our Workplace Solutions programs, was presented to the St. Louis City Counselors Office by CRCSTL Executive Director, Wolf Smith. We cherish working together to strengthen our partnership with the City and offer additional ways to make our community a more peaceful place to live, work, and play.

Student-Led Peer Mediation (SLPM) at KIPP Inspire

On January 30, 2024, CRCSTL Programs Director Reshad Staitieh visited the KIPP Inspire peer mediation program to talk about mediation in his career path. Students were able to share how they want to use mediation in their high school and college careers. Students put together referral form "drop boxes" for both conflict coaching and mediation. Two of the students preparing drop boxes are pictured here.

Cabinet in Community with Mayor Jones

CRCSTL attended this townhall event hosted by Mayor Tishaura Jones and her Cabinet on January 24, 2024 at the Gene Slay’s Girls and Boys Club. The topics for the evening included updates on city services and ongoing initiatives, and then citizens were given the opportunity to have their questions answered by local leaders.

Meet & Greet with the Board of Alderpersons

On January 19, 2024, CRCSTL provided breakfast and conversation with the St. Louis City Alderpersons ahead of their regular weekly meeting. We are grateful for the city’s partnership in helping us get out the word about our free services. Our goal is to ensure that citizens have a space to safely, securely, and privately work through conflict with unbiased, professional guidance.