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Evidence based community programming engaging qualified credible community messengers in conflict resolution and mediation, high level intervention, and high risk youth mentorship.

DSA empowers the Detroit community through education, civic engagement and violence prevention. Making our community stronger, Engaged and Safe.
WELCOME TO
Serving Detroit's Eastside, Westside & Beyond
Detroit, Michigan
Detroit Street Academy is a Detroit-based community organization dedicated to empowering youth and families through education, civic engagement, violence prevention, and access to community resources.
Evidence based community programming engaging qualified credible community messengers in conflict resolution and mediation, high level intervention, and high risk youth mentorship.
Supporting our area schools in evidence based safe passage programming. Working to curb and prevent school related violence, support the most at risk youth and improve school culture and climate.
Community political education and voter awareness, helping residents learn more about the political system and how to engage and be involved — in a nonpartisan way.
We work with a large network of service providers to provide help and support for families in the most need to access the resources they need to survive and thrive.
OUR PURPOSE
Our mission is to guide youth, strengthen community, and build peaceful neighborhoods through knowledge, education, and collective responsibility.
We exist to uplift youth and communities through education, civic engagement, conflict resolution, and access to vital resources. We work to reduce violence, promote peace, and build self-sufficient leaders in Detroit.
LEARN MOREEST.
Detroit
OUR FOUNDATION
Our teachings guide individuals toward positive behavior, leadership, and responsibility
Knowledge of Self
Peace and Unity
Respect for All People
Cultural Identity
Self-Discipline
Economic Independence
Education as Liberation
Community Service
Detroit Street Academy • Detroit, Michigan
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