A newly-formed coalition of Jewish, Christian and Muslim leaders from the greater Newark area has joined resources to begin to explore ways of engaging gang culture to reduce youth violence in the city of Newark. Working with city officials, these religious leaders are engaging other city organizers and city officials to consider the ways existing resources may join with religious organizations in the greater Newark area to strategize about new possibilities of action in Newark neighborhoods, working collaboratively to support and strengthen existing efforts and promote the efforts to lead from violence toward peace.