Tuesday, February 16, 2016

COA Pete Mingo speaking at DePaul Cristo Rey School, Friday, February 12, 2016 to 200-300 students

CHRC Community Outreach Advocates (COAs) Program Manager Pete Mingo speaking at DePaul Cristo Rey  on  Friday,  February 12th. COA Tony Hill was also in attendance. There were 200-300 students present to hear him discuss the role of the COAs.

In partnership with (CIRV) Cincinnati Initiative to Reduce Violence, COAs are key on-the-ground workers with life experience enabling them to identify target population and build relationships leading to changed life directions. COAs work in neighborhoods adversely impacted by high levels of violence and aid in reducing gun related violence among offenders affiliated with street/gang groups.

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