Ad Hoc Group Against Crime

The list of AdHoc services includes: * Crisis Intervention for Individuals/Families: Crisis Intervention for individuals and families impacted by violence, Trauma Response Team of staff and volunteers door-to-door canvassing in neighborhoods following a homicide or violent incident to invite residents to access AdHoc services and encourage cooperation with police, Prayer vigils to honor homicide victims, Community and youth 24-Hour Hot Lines to report missing persons or address neighborhood safety issues, Flier distribution by staff and volunteers for missing adults and teens. * Free, In-Home, Grief- and Trauma-Focused Counseling * Trauma and Grief Support Groups * Cognitive Behavior Intervention (CBI) Groups for Youth and Adults * REVIVE - a NEW hospital-based violence intervention program * Promotion of Alternatives to Violence: Daily radio PSAs and regular 30-minute radio broadcasts * Bridge Between Community and Law Enforcement: Joint forums, AdHoc office as site of Kansas City Police Department Office of Community Complaints, conflict mediation in cooperation with police * Jobs Program: AdHoc job readiness, cognitive behavior and life skills training; and hands-on skills training through local business and general contractor partnerships in a variety of industries. In terms of successes, extensive in-person Crisis Intervention helps stabilize families and heal trauma through access to AdHoc Counseling and other services, assistance navigating the criminal justice system and even home repairs. Counseling clients realize a reduction in trauma symptoms. Youth and adult CBI Group participants uncover antisocial thoughts and improve problem solving and social skills. Finally, AdHoc meets United Way agency standards as determined through United Way's annual certification process covering governance, financial practices and additional measures.