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Video: Where There is Violence, There Can Be Healing

Posted September 20, 2021

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, intervention and healing in Oakland and beyond. The video features the voices of YA! staff, past and present, people from the community who bring love and support to our streets, hospitals, schools, who intervene in moments of crisis to mediate conflicts before the guns come out, who embrace the wounded and those who have lost a loved one to violence, who offer mentoring, counseling, and who step in wherever there is trauma that needs to be healed.

We Never Stopped: Our Annual Report 2020-2021

Posted September 2, 2021

Youth ALIVE! Turns 30 -

New 100K Fund to Help Victims of Violence

Posted September 1, 2021

Inspired by YA! Advocacy -

Youth ALIVE! in New York Times as part of a mom's busy week

Posted August 30, 2021

Moms Demand Action founder visits YA

The June 6, 2019 Edition of the New York Times included a “work diary” of a week in the life of Shannon Watts, the founder of Moms Demand Action. Because of our partnership on ending gun violence, Shannon came to visit us at our Oakland offices. Excerpts below:

White House Says: Credible Messengers a Must

Posted August 19, 2021

YA! ED on White House Panel -

Youth ALIVE! is Oakland’s homegrown agency for violence prevention, intervention and healing. But we also have a national reputation and three decades of invaluable experience in our community. And we love to share our expertise with other agencies and cities. Recently, the White House called.

Tips for Managing Fireworks Trauma Reactions

Posted July 1, 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 start2heal.org.

YA! 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 programs like Youth ALIVE!’s Caught in the Crossfire hospital-based violence intervention program, and our team of Violence Interrupters, who work the streets to mediate conflicts and save lives. YA!’s Executive Director Anne Marks has this to say in Skelton’s piece -

"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 Safety,  President Biden showed a real understanding of the approach and effectiveness of Violence Interrupters like those on our team at Youth ALIVE!. YA! Violence Interrupters mediated 108 conflicts in 2020 and met 106 victims at their hospital bedsides to assess their ongoing safety. They continue to work the streets of Oakland to defuse tensions and de-escalate potentially violent conflicts. Here’s what President Biden had to to say about their life-saving work:

Historic 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 Oakla

On 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 eligibility for crucial compensation to more f