Tips for Managing Fireworks Trauma Reactions
Posted: June 30, 2021
Some Simple Self-Care Tips – Having a plan can help people who experience trauma triggers from fireworks better prepare and cope. Find more self-care tips at […]
Continue ReadingYA! ED in LA Times Op-Ed
Posted: June 28, 2021
Op-Ed calls for prevention spending Political columnist George Skelton had written a strong call for California Democrats to spend more tax revenue on community violence prevention […]
Continue Reading“It’s Saving Lives”
Posted: June 24, 2021
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 […]
Continue ReadingHistoric Proposal for Violence Prevention Funding
Posted: June 14, 2021
Governor Proposes $200M – Gun violence — and its human toll in lives lost and devastated victims and families — has risen in Oakland and across […]
Continue ReadingOn to the Assembly!
Posted: June 14, 2021
The Journey of SB 299 Continues – In May, SB 299, our bill to make victims of police violence eligible for victim compensation and to expand […]
Continue ReadingWe are Youth ALIVE!
Posted: May 13, 2021
About Youth ALIVE! A video from 2015 about our work We are Youth ALIVE! 2015 from Youth ALIVE! on Vimeo.
Continue ReadingWatch this video about Youth ALIVE!
Posted: May 12, 2021
Voice of Resilience Youth Alive! Voices of Resilience.
Continue ReadingCalifornia Must Act to Save Lives
Posted: May 11, 2021
Investing in Violence Prevention In Capitol Weekly, Youth ALIVE! Policy & Advocacy Manager Gabriel Garcia breaks down why the state of California must […]
Continue ReadingPriorities for Reimagining Public Safety
Posted: May 3, 2021
Letter to City Council and the Mayor – Youth ALIVE! is Oakland’s anchor community organization for violence prevention, intervention, and healing. Our community of staff, volunteers, […]
Continue ReadingMorris Turner, 1969-2021
Posted: April 15, 2021
Rest in Power, Rest in Peace, Rest in Love – Violence Interrupter Morris Turner had Oakland in his bones. Born and raised in Brookfield Village, middle […]
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