All services and programs are provided through a trauma-informed approach, which recognizes the impact of trauma symptoms and acknowledges the role this has played in the lives of our youth. ​We seek to change the paradigm from "What's wrong with you?" to "What has happened to you?". ​​

Initiatives

Restorative Justice

Violence Interruption

Youth Development

Community Organizing

Direct / Human Services

Grassroots Advocacy

Programs
Women's Holistic Healing Initiative
A 12-week program designed to help young women heal from the physical, emotional, and psychological effects of sexual, mental, emotional, and physical violence. Participants are provided with  a safe and supportive environment where they can immerse in sisterhood by sharing their experiences, learning coping skills, and taking steps to rebuild their lives. 
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​Purposeful Partnership Program for​ Youth
Tier I

Our flagship cohort-based program that introduces youth participants to foundational restorative practices (Tier I) as a proactive approach to cultivating positive relationships and creating healthier environments within themselves and their families, schools, communities, and peer groups. Participants learn to incorporate these methods into their daily lives through engaging workshops, experiential learning, networking events, and collaborative projects. These activities foster conflict resolution, trust building, and strong community connections. 
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Alumni Program & Youth Advisory Board
Tier I, II, III
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ICM is honored to have our graduates return and we value their innovative ideas, creative approaches, and various gifts that they bring to our team. This program is designed for alumni to provide their insights, feedback, and guidance to the organizational leadership team, particularly in matters related to youth and young adults. This is a vital bridge between ICM and people who can benefit from our programs.
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​​SELF-Construction
Tier I, II, III
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The SELF-Construction program offers youth from disadvantaged backgrounds a creative outlet to process trauma, develop skills, and connect with their communities. Through this unique blend of advanced restorative practices techniques, social-emotional learning (SEL) principles, creative arts, and leadership development, participants learn to transform their experiences into powerful messages of resilience and advocacy. Designed for youth skilled in restorative practices and at risk of violence or court involvement, the program provides training in media arts, workforce readiness, and community building. Through workshops, healing circles, and a collaborative media project, participants gain tools to lead dialogues, inspire others, and foster supportive spaces, building on ICM’s restorative practices initiatives.
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LAUNCHING IN 2025!
Incredible Warrior Ambassadors
Tier I, II
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The Incredible Warrior Ambassadors (IWA) program is a dynamic 10-part mentorship and training series designed to equip youth leaders with advanced restorative practices techniques. These approaches serve as powerful prevention and intervention tools for nonviolence, community building, and driving social change. Rooted in seven core values, this cohort-based program combines experiential learning, personal reflection, and support system involvement to provide a holistic growth experience. IWA fosters leadership development through grassroots organizing activities that empowers participants to serve as social change agents. Ambassadors apply their training by implementing call-to-action projects focused on violence interruption, relationship repair and mediation, resource access, and social equity. Their diligent and unique work creates lasting change in their communities while building a foundation for personal and collective success.

Services

Training / Professional Development
  • Introduction to Restorative Practices
  • Advanced Restorative Justice Series
  • Restorative Practices Certificate Program
  • Workplace Restoratice Practices - PD
  • Parenting Journey Training (ACS-Accredited) (12-week Curriculum)

Consulting
  • Restorative Practices for Corporate Wellness
  • Parent Coaching & Family Court Consulting
  • Motivational / Public Speaking
  • Youth Leadership Development & Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs

"ICM has brought so much opportunity and knowledge into my life."

- ICM Participant, 18

Incredible Credible Messengers, Inc.
Serving Youth Throughout NYC
[email protected]
646-328-8310

EIN: 82-3382948
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