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We’re glad you’re here. Seattle Peace & Safety is a community-rooted organization dedicated to empowering youth, families, and system-impacted individuals through healing, mentorship, and opportunity. This is a place where every voice matters, every story is honored, and every person is supported in building a safer, stronger future. Together, we create safer minds and safer communities.

Seattle Peace and Safety

Mission

Our Purpose

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to reducing violence, strengthening community well-being, and expanding opportunities for those most affected by systemic inequities. Our programs provide culturally responsive mentorship, emotional wellness support, and career pathways that help individuals transition into safe, stable, and thriving lives.By partnering with youth, families, schools, service providers, and community leaders, we work to build a healthier, more equitable Seattle where everyone has the support they need to succeed.Thank you for visiting — we invite you to learn more, get involved, and join us in advancing community safety and empowerment.

Over the last 18 months, Seattle Peace and Safety has been deeply engaged with pre-adjudicated youth at King County Juvenile, providing consistent mentorship, academic support, and structured guidance. Our work centers on helping young people follow through on their education, stay engaged in daily academics, and make meaningful progress toward their high school competencies and graduation goals.

By building trust, reinforcing positive decision-making, and encouraging honor-level behaviors, we’ve seen measurable improvements. Youth participating in our sessions experienced fewer infractions, maintained honor level for longer periods, and demonstrated stronger commitment to their academic pathways. Several are now actively working toward — and nearing — high school completion.

This partnership reflects our broader mission: creating safe, supportive spaces where young people can heal, grow, and build futures rooted in purpose rather than punishment.

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What is our why?

Get to Know Us

We exist because too many young people and system-impacted individuals in Seattle face trauma, instability, and barriers that limit their potential. Our WHY is to interrupt those cycles by providing mentorship, healing-centered support, and real opportunities for growth — so every person can build a safer mind and a safer future.

Services

Seattle Peace & Safety provides mentorship, emotional wellness support, reentry guidance, and youth empowerment programs designed to meet people where they are and help them move forward with confidence. Through culturally grounded, relationship-based services, we empower individuals and families to build safer minds, stronger pathways, and healthier communities.

Youth Mentorship Program

Community Safety Hub Access

Pathway to Success Planning

Meet the Team

Founder

Gerald Bradford

I’m passionate about empowering at-risk youth and system-impacted individuals in our community. With over two decades of experience, on guiding young people toward education and vocational training, helping them build meaningful career pathways.

My mission is to foster self-awareness and purpose, laying the groundwork for a brighter future. Together, we can create lasting change and support the next generation in achieving their goals.

Founder

Henterson (Joe) Carlisle

With 20 years of educational and administrative experience in K-12 systems, I am seasoned mentor and coach dedicated to empowering young people My mission is to help students recognize their potential and develop the skills needed to make informed and positive decisions. Together, we can foster a positive learning environment that encourages growth and success.

Founder

Bartholomew Kimani

College instructor, tech and apprenticeship program manager. WSU Grad.

What's my Why ? “I love helping people find their career pathway. We spend so much of our lives at work, so choosing wisely is crucial..”

Building Hope Now

SPS PROGRAMS OVERVIEW

Empowering People. Strengthening Communities. Building Safer Futures.

Seattle Peace & Safety (SPS) delivers culturally grounded, community-led programs that support youth, young adults, and system-impacted individuals as they navigate healing, growth, and long-term stability. Our approach blends mentorship, mental wellness, reentry support, and career development to create safer minds and safer communities across Seattle and King County.

Mentorship & Credible Messenger Support

Our mentors bring lived experience and deep cultural understanding to every interaction. Through authentic relationship-building, participants receive guidance, accountability, emotional support, and real-world problem-solving skills.

Focus Areas:

One-on-one and small-group mentorship
Conflict resolution and emotional regulation
Life planning and decision-making support
Trust-building for youth and young adults

Mental Health & Emotional Wellness

SPS integrates trauma-informed practices and culturally responsive supports that help participants build a stronger emotional foundation.

Services include:

Stress and trauma support
Healthy coping strategies
Identity, confidence, and mindset development
Warm handoffs to community mental health partners

Reentry & Transition Planning

We walk alongside individuals transitioning from incarceration, diversion programs, or institutional settings. SPS helps remove barriers and build stability during crucial life transitions.

Support Areas:

Reentry navigation
Housing and transportation assistance
Documentation and benefits support
Court-related compliance guidance
Family and community reintegration

Workforce Development & Career Pathways

We help participants move toward financial independence and meaningful employment through personalized career coaching and community partnerships.

Offerings:

Job readiness and soft-skills development
Resume and interview coaching
Connections to certifications, apprenticeships, and trades
Access to AR/VR and technology-based career training
Partnerships with colleges, training centers, and employers

Community Safety & Violence Prevention

Our safety work centers those most impacted by harm and empowers community members to lead the solutions.

Core Strategies:

Street-level engagement
Conflict mediation and de-escalation
Crisis response and resource connection
Family outreach and safety planning
Healing spaces and community dialogues

Youth Empowerment Workshops

SPS delivers powerful, story-driven workshops grounded in lived experience.

Featured Modules:

Incarcerated Voices – honest stories that inspire reflection
Power of the Mind – mindset, habits, decision-making
Values & Vices – understanding choices and environments
Dear Younger Me – healing and empowerment through writing
Life skills, goal planning, and personal development

Family & Community Support

A strong support network is essential for sustained stability. SPS provides resources and connection for families and community partners.

Includes:

Caregiver coaching and outreach
Community training and workshops
Resource navigation and service connection
Collaborative partnerships with schools, CBOs, and healthcare providers

🌟 Our Commitment

SPS programs are designed with — not just for — the community.
We uplift the leadership, voices, and needs of those closest to the challenges, helping them build safer, healthier, and more empowered futures.

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