510 Reasons for Hope
Our Very Good 510 Day – A message to our friends, from Lauren, Anne, Carlos, Mike, Gabe, Paris, Juan, Jim, Caheri and the entire YA! staff [...continue]
The Surge & the Future of Violence Prevention
No Going Back – As Oakland’s surge in gun violence continues, an informative February article in the San Francisco Chronicle looks at its possible causes, and [...continue]
YA! Staff Back in Sac
Advocacy for a Victim Recovery Support – Traumatized victims should have access to the crucial healing work of violence prevention professionals like those on the staffs [...continue]
Video: Where There is Violence, There Can Be Healing
A Youth ALIVE! Documentary – Where There is Violence, There Can Be Healing is a 12-minute film about the work of our programs for violence prevention, [...continue]
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