Violence Free Zone was developed by NCNE Founder and President Robert L. Woodson, Sr. The program is based on the philosophy that crime and violence cannot be merely averted or displaced, but prevented through transforming individuals who participate in crime and violence.

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Welcome to New Vision Youth Services

Executive Director Billy Stanfield conducts a character development session with more than 50 high school students in Baltimore, MD.

New Vision Youth Services, Inc. was founded by Executive Director Billy H. Stanfield with a vision to reach the community positively by addressing most -- if not all -- of the issues that hinder social, physical, economic, cultural, and spiritual growth of youth in Baltimore, Maryland.

In partnership with The Center for Neighborhood Enterprise's Violent Free Zone Initiatives, New Vision offers a continuum of in-and-out-of-school-time support to children and youth enrolled in elementary, middle and senior high schools. New Vision's mission is to change the cultural environment of at-risk youth in an effort to eliminate violent and destructive behavior in the city.

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The Center identifies grassroots organizations that have the goal of stopping violence in their neighborhoods and that have the trust and confidence of young people.

CNE then provides technical assistance and guidance that enables the neighborhood-based groups to serve in a specific geographic area with the goals of transforming youth, strengthening families, and mobilizing the community against violence.