Awards:

Certificate of Excellence and Leadership Awarded to Men Creating Peace by the Alameda County Teen Dating Task Force for their support in promoting healthy relationships and addressing teen dating violence in the community.   View Certificate…

In The Trenches Award honoring exemplary leadership and community outreach while serving as a catalyst for neighborhood activism, awarded to Devon Gaster by Fiona Ma, California Legislature, Speaker Pro Tempore.   View Certificate…

Certificate of Recognition – Change Agents Awarded to Devon Gaster by the State of California Senate   View Certificate…

Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, 8th Annual In the Trenches Change Agent Award Awarded to Devon Gaster by Nancy Pelosi, State of California Congresswoman.   View Certificate…

Certificate of Honor Awarded to Devon Gaster by San Francisco Board of Supervisors for commitment and dedication to our community.   View Certificate…

Certificate of Recognition Awarded to Devon Gaster by Frank Williams and Cathy Davis of the Ex-Offender Program, for turning his life around and working in the ‘trenches’ for others in need.   View Certificate…

References:

MANALIVE Violence Prevention and Training Institute
“Devon has worked with me since 1998 in the violence prevention field. MCP holds clients accountable for their violent behavior(s) and assists them with developing alternative methods to stop their violence.” – Hamish Sinclair, Peer Community Board Chair   Read more…

Alameda County Domestic Violence Collaborative
“…requires the men to think about who they are and how they relate to their intimate partners… Our socks were blown off.” – Karen Pucci, Paralegal   Read more…

Alameda County Family Justice Center
“Their absolute conviction that batterers must be held accountable for their actions aides the mission of the ACDVC: to prevent domestic violence in Alameda County through collaborative efforts by educating, advocating and increasing access to services… which includes working with batterers. – Raeanne Passantino, M.A., Assistant Director, ACFJC & Secretary, FVLC   Read more…

Family Violence Law Center
“MCP understands the complex dynamics of domestic violence and strives to provide excellent batterer’s accountability treatment. …Men Creating Peace is willing to confront the challenges that arise in an empathetic and compassionate manner.” – Cherri Allison, Executive Director, FVLC   Read more…