Victim Compensation Reform Moves Forward After YA Testimony
Posted April 30, 2025
Youth ALIVE! saves lives and works for systems change. On April 8th, Youth ALIVE! showed up at the State Capitol to fight for victims and survivors.
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San Francisco Chronicle | Sudden Trump Cuts leave Bay Area violence prevention groups reeling
Posted April 28, 2025
(An Excerpt) The Trump administration abruptly cut funds to Bay Area violence prevention groups this week. The Department of Justice has summarily cut hundreds of federal grants that channeled $811 million to community organizations doing violence prevention work and helping victims of domestic and sexual violence.
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CBS News | Crime victims groups stripped of federal grant awards by Trump administration
Posted April 24, 2025
A number of nonprofit safety and victims organizations tell CBS News they are being stripped of federal grant funding by the Department of Justice.
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The Guardian | Trump officials cut hundreds of millions to combat gun violence and opioid addiction
Posted April 24, 2025
Hundreds of millions of federal grant dollars meant to prevent and respond to gun violence, opioid addiction and support victims of violent crimes were cut this week by the Trump administration.
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Youth ALIVE! Wins Catalyst Award at 12th Annual East Bay Economic Development Awards
Posted March 27, 2025
Youth ALIVE! is honored to have been selected as one of the winners of the Catalyst Award at this year’s East Bay Innovation Awards hosted by the East Bay Economic Development Alliance.
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TNT Students Lead at Brady Conference for Gun Violence Prevention
Posted March 26, 2025
š„ Our Students Are The Future! š„ We couldn’t be more proud of our Teens on Target (TNT) youth leaders who recently took the stage at the THE BRADY CENTER TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE āBuilding A Future Without Gun Violenceā conference in Los Angeles.
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CBS News | Hospital gun-violence prevention programs may be caught in federal funding crossfire
Posted March 12, 2025
Gun Violence Prevention Programs Face Uncertain Federal FundingāBut Our Work Continues At Youth ALIVE!, we know that preventing gun violence means addressing its root causesāproviding real alternatives and support to survivors before violence can escalate.
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Youth ALIVE! Partners with Life Goes On Foundation to Support Survivors of Gun Violence and Spinal Cord Injuries
Posted November 20, 2024
At Youth ALIVE!, we believe in fostering hope, healing, and meaningful change in our community. This week, we were honored to host a roundtable discussion in partnership with The Life Goes On Foundation, dedicated to supporting survivors of gun violence and spinal cord injuries.
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The Oaklandside | Teens on Target graduate helps young people get answers to their questions about gun violence
Posted November 19, 2024
As a leader in Youth Alive, Jalesha Fitzpatrick educates young people about cycles of violence, poverty, and abuse. alesha Fitzpatrick spent many afterschool hours in Youth Aliveās Teens on Target program at Castlemont High School, advising young people about gun violence and violence prevention efforts in Oakland.
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Youth ALIVE!'s Deputy Director John Torres Represents at White House Roundtable on Preventing Gun Violence in Latino Communities
Posted October 15, 2024
Youth ALIVE!'s Deputy Director John Torres Represents at White House Roundtable on Preventing Gun Violence in Latino Communities
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