Biden Executive Order Sees YA! Program as Key
Posted April 15, 2021
White House Supports Prevention Youth ALIVE! created the nation’s very first hospital-based violence intervention program, Caught in the Crossfire (CiC), in 1993.
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Legislative Victory for Trauma Victims
Posted April 15, 2021
But We Need Your Help - There is financial compensation available to victims of violence. It can make a major difference in their lives, covering funeral expenses, lost wages and counseling.
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Morris 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 school at James Madison, high school at Castlemont.
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YA's Homicide Response Program in New York Times
Posted April 12, 2021
KWP in the NYT - Unattended trauma is the virus that causes violence to spread. With great understanding and sensitivity, a March New York Times op-ed traced much of our nation’s gun violence – and even gun possession – to their roots in trauma and fear.
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Frontline Healers: Nicky reflects on Women's History Month
Posted March 31, 2021
Check out the entire series: Nina, Kyndra, Paris, Carlos, and Nicky. Celebrating Our Women Leaders - Nicky MacCallum, Counseling Services Director: “For me, the first thing I think about are the shoulders of the women that I stand on.
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Frontline Healers: Carlos reflects on Women's History Month
Posted March 29, 2021
Check out the entire series: Nina, Kyndra, Paris, Carlos, and Nicky. Celebrating Our Women Leaders - Carlos Jackson, Pathways Intervention Specialist: “I was at Church yesterday; we have virtual worship on zoom.
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Us Against the Problem
Posted March 26, 2021
Stop AAPI Hate! In Support of Asian Lives and Against White Supremacy - Youth ALIVE! stands in solidarity with Asian American community members and organizations working to address the increase in violence and hate crimes targeting Asian American families and individuals.
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Frontline Healers: Kyndra reflects on Women's History Month
Posted March 25, 2021
Check out the entire series: Nina, Kyndra, Paris, Carlos, and Nicky. Celebrating Our Women Leaders - Kyndra Simmons, Youth ALIVE! Director of Programs: Kyndra and her daughters
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Frontline Healers: Paris reflects on Women's History Month
Posted March 22, 2021
Check out the entire series: Nina, Kyndra, Paris, Carlos, and Nicky. Celebrating Our Women Leaders - Paris Davis, Youth ALIVE! Intervention Manager: “Women’s history month in my opinion is underrated.
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Frontline Healers: Nina reflects on Women's History Month
Posted March 15, 2021
Check out the entire series: Nina, Kyndra, Paris, Carlos, and Nicky. Celebrating Our Women Leaders - Nina Carter, Youth ALIVE! Violence Interrupter: “When I think of Women’s History Month, I think of it as creating an opportunity for women to be on the front lines of healing.
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