One Northside is a partner of Communities Partnering 4 Peace, a citywide coalition of organizations using a community-based violence prevention model pioneered by Metropolitan Family Services. Understanding that effective solutions to community challenges require residents' active support and engagement, CP4P's model puts the power in communities' hands.
Our team works directly with individuals at highest risk of shooting or being shot. We accomplish this by developing authentic, trusted relationships in communities, and by providing trauma-informed wraparound services. Our outreach workers are capable, skilled, and dedicated professionals who live and work in the communities they serve.
ONE Northside's Violence Prevention team is making a direct impact on those most effected by gun violence in Rogers Park and Uptown. We offer a series of comprehensive programs designed to intervene in gun violence as it happens, provide wraparound services, and build trust and communication within the communities to prevent future violence.
Violence Intervention and Ongoing Services
Proactive Prevention Services
Pre-Release and Re-Entry Services for Individuals
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Public Safety Strategy in Safe Spaces
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Sharing Vital Skills for the Future
Early Intervention to Meet Youth Where They're At
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Building Trust and Making Connections
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Video by:
Director: Timon Lyander
Cinematographer: Kamiah Mitchell Singh
Assistant Director: Farouk Kannout
Production Sound: Dylan Smith
Gaffer: Joshua Webb
Graphics and VFX: Liam Baker
Editor: Timon Lyander
Adrian Martinez – Outreach Worker
amartinez@onenorthside.org
Adrian grew up in Rogers Park and has lived there his whole life. He joined the team in 2024 as an Outreach Worker. He is excited to give back to his community. When he’s not at work he loves to spend time with his kids.
Hyrin Owens – Case Manager
howens@onenorthside.org
Ledarrel Goss El – Outreach Worker
lgossel@onenorthside.org
Ledarrel is a father of four, Uptown resident for over twenty five years, and a community activist since seventeen.
Deion Geiger – Outreach Worker
dgeiger@onenorthside.orgr
Isaac Dickson – Case Manager
idickson@onenorthside.org
Zerell Davis – Violence Prevention Program Supervisor
zdavis@onenorthside.org
Zerell is a Rogers Park resident and a big advocate for social justice and equality. He supervises our team of violence preventers for the Uptown and Rogers Park area, working boots-on-the-ground weekly. He became the team’s supervisor in 2022, three years after he was initially hired as an outreach worker. His goal is to continue doing this work for his community and staying productive and being a true pillar to his community.
Omar Dacres – Victim Advocate
odacres@onenorthside.org
Omar was born and bred in Rogers Park. He joined the team in 2024. He is passionate about fitness and wellness and wants to share that with the community in addition to providing excellent support to those who need it as our Victim Advocate. When he’s not at work, he is acting as Superdad to his three daughters.
Darrell Dacres – Violence Prevention Program Manager
ddacres@onenorthside.org
Darrell is a longtime resident of Rogers Park. He has truly experienced all aspects of our violence prevention program; Darrell started in violence prevention as a participant, then came on as a volunteer. In 2017, he was hired as a violence interrupter, then soon became an Outreach Worker. In 2019, he moved up to Program Supervisor, then became our Program Manager in 2021. His vision is to be the voice of the unheard people. Darrell was elected to the 24th District Police Council in 2023.
Khalil Cromwell – Lead Outreach Worker And Financial Coach
kcromwell@onenorthside.org
Khalil was introduced to the work of outreach through volunteering. He started by educating participants on the importance of credit education. Through his volunteer work, he was brought on as an outreach worker! Outside of work, Khalil enjoys connecting with the community through financial literacy.
Rolando Cabrera – Outreach Worker
rcabrera@onenorthside.org
Rolando joined the team in 2023. He grew up in Edgewater. He is committed to creative violence prevention solutions for Rogers Park and Uptown. In his free time he spends time with his family.
