Alliance of Concerned Men
Our Mission
The Alliance of Concerned Men (ACM) is an all-encompassing village approach to the eradication of violence for all communities, focusing on reduction, mitigation, and prevention. We strive to save lives and impact our community every day by fostering positive change. We follow a robust quality-of-life model, eradicating violence through successful conflict resolution, prevention, intervention, and wrap-around services with a culturally competent approach to public safety. Our focus on creating a better world is fueled by our community and a genuine love for our people.
Conflict Resolution
Prevention is power
With the support, guidance, and partnership of the Department of Justice and Bureau of Justice Assistance, the Alliance of Concerned Men (ACM) can reach and impact the most vulnerable communities in our city. As a recipient of funding from the Office of Justice Programs’ Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative, ACM is deeply grateful to the BJA for allowing our voices to be heard and for amplifying the voices of underserved communities.
Discover how the DOJ/BJA is supporting communities and improving public safety across the country through initiatives like ours. Visit their website to learn more.
How to Interrupt Cycles of Community Violence
Terrance Staley
A Key Strategy to Preventing Violence
Joseph Johnson
A Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.
The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. lives on in the hearts and minds of Americans as a pivotal agent of change in our nation’s history. Discover how the influence of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. helped establish ACM, and hear the voices of our community from the 2025 ACM Peace Walk.
A Case Study: Public Safety Through Public Engagement
TEDx · BSU · Terrance Staley
Our Chief Executive Officer, Terrance Staley, presents the astounding results of the hard work the Alliance of Concerned Men and
poignant personal stories at Bowie State University through TEDx. Through dedication and community engagement, we have
made a huge impact on our community, and we hope to serve as a model for national change.
A Winning Strategy
Our Programs
ACM has a successful 30+ year track record working with vulnerable communities in the nation’s capital that have been plagued by high levels of crime and violence. Check out our different ongoing focuses below:
Eradication of Violence
A Better World
We utilize the innate natural resources in communities by engaging returning citizens that have passed our vigorous ACM training, along with faith leaders, grassroots groups, and community-based encompassing services to better serve neighborhoods and improve the lives of families.
“ACM had the trust and confidence of the young people, and they witnessed to them and helped change their lives.”
“Because of the Alliance of Concerned Men, I was able to get a college degree, pursue a career in television, and now I’m an official Real Estate Developer in Washington DC. As a troubled youth in a gang, the Alliance of Concerned Men’s doors were always opened to help me.”
