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Our Mission

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Online Referral System

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GRYD Maps

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Research & Evaluation

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The City of Los Angeles Mayor’s Office of Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) was established in July of 2007 to address gang violence in a comprehensive and coordinated way throughout the City. GRYD implements a Comprehensive Strategy to drive funding and practice decisions across areas designated as GRYD Zones. GRYD currently provides gang intervention and prevention services in 23 GRYD Zones throughout the City of Los Angeles, along with community engagement programming, and various other initiatives.

In Memoriam:

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Quincy Mitchell | Darnell Cain

The Mayor's Office of Community Safety - Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) celebrates the life of Darnell Cain & Quincy Mitchell - Peace Makers from Advocates for Peace & Urban Unity (APUU). Mr. Cain & Mr. Mitchell dedicated their lives to community engagement and intervention. Their dedication and service will always be remembered.

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GRYD Results at a Glance

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Estimated Number of Violent Gang Crimes Prevented by
GRYD incident response 2014-15

701,086

Visits to 32 Summer
Night Lights Sites Sites in 2017

83.4%

GRYD Prevention Participants
decreased risk of gang joining

+12.1%

Enrollment Increase in 2017
Intervention & Prevention Services