For over 35 years, Neutral Ground has worked directly with youth, families, and schools to interrupt cycles of violence and restore stability.
Through mentorship, restorative intervention, and community partnerships, we help young people move from survival to opportunity and from crisis to long-term success.
Trusted by schools, families, and communities
across Southern California
Awarded California Nonprofit of the Year
Founded in 1990, Neutral Ground provides restorative intervention, mentoring, and violence prevention services in partnership with schools, districts, and community organizations. Our work supports youth and families at critical moments, helping prevent escalation and restore stability.
Our Impact
35+
Years serving Communities
10,000
Youth Served
50+
School and Community Partners
Mission
Neutral Ground’s mission is to create healthier, safer communities most impacted by gang violence, breaking the cycles of violence, poverty, academic failure, and teen pregnancy through restorative practice, youth development, academic support, and the strengthening of meaningful relationships.
Vision
Neutral Ground envisions communities where safety, belonging, and opportunity are shared by all where systems choose education before incarceration, restorative justice before punishment, and connection before control. We imagine a future where every young person has the chance to thrive, and where transformation becomes a cultural norm sustained by empathy, equity, and collective healing.
About Us
Neutral Ground is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering communities in Orange County by addressing the root causes of gang violence, youth delinquency, and social inequities. Grounded in restorative practices and evidence-based interventions, we offer comprehensive support to youth, families, and communities impacted by violence, poverty, and systemic barriers. Since 1990, we have worked to create pathways for healing, opportunity, and long-term stability, focusing on disrupting cycles of gang involvement, academic failure, and community disconnection. We serve where the need is greatest, including the gang-impacted areas of Santa Ana, Anaheim, and Tustin, helping individuals transition from survival to self-sufficiency.
