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How we break the cycle of violence

YA! staff in Bay City News article When the public, civic leaders or the media seek insight into how gun violence affects our city and our […]

YA! and A Day of Action in Oakland

Oakland is The Town, and a Village In a Day of Action organized by Oakland District 7 Councilmember Treva Reid, service organizations from across the city […]

A Visit from Barbara Lee

Rep. Lee Meets with YA! Clients, Staff – East Bay Congresswoman Barbara Lee met with Youth ALIVE! in early June as part of her tour of […]

Youth ALIVE in Year-End Media

YA! Staff on Oakland’s Violent Year – As 2021 came to a close and the media sought to summarize a year of increased violence in Oakland […]

YA! Violence Interrupter on Ghost Guns

Times looks at ghost gun impact – Ghost guns are untraceable firearms without serial numbers, put together from parts acquired separately. They are an increasing problem […]

“It’s Saving Lives”

Biden on Violence Interrupters – In his June 23 remarks introducing the White House  Comprehensive Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gun Crime and Ensure Public […]