What is BSA?
The BSA was founded in 2020 to address chronic quality-of-life issues that often lead to law enforcement intervention and over policing. Through collaboration with city, state, federal, and community-based partners, we drive resources directly to the block, alleviating the underlying causes of crime and disorder.
At the BSA, community members connect with service providers and government agencies that offer tangible support, while crisis management teams respond to 911/311 calls and on-the-ground disruptions—reducing the need for police intervention. Our location is intentional, focusing on areas historically impacted by violence and in urgent need of resources.
How it works
911 operators receive a call in the BSA catchment area
Call is transferred to the CMS team on site at the BSA
Violent Interrupters from BIVO and the BSA Care team respond to the situation
Violence Interrupters and the Care team diffuse the situation and provide resources
NO ARRESTS
MADE
Expansion of the BSA
The Care Team
The CRED Team
The CRED Team provides on the spot stop the bleed training and harm reduction education
Business Block
We have created a dedicated space at the BSA for local entrepreneurs to sell their goods and provide information on how to start your own business. The entrepreneurs are all justice impacted and local.
Crew Count
Crew Count is a coalition of youth dedicated to educating our peers on the importance of voting, how to vote and getting people elected that represent overpoliced groups. (Featured in The New Yorker)
Lit Gatherings
Book Distribution and conversations on the block
Situation Table
The Situation Table, established in 2023, is a risk based rapid triage model addressing individuals and families with multi-level needs and elevated-risk factors.
Past Events
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