Jasmine Hardison in The Guardian - A September 2021 article in The Guardian on Oakland’s 100th homicide of 2021 is a clear-headed assessment of the current surge in gun violence, and how it affects lower-income Black and Latino communities most.
Read More...Our 30th Anniversary Event Video - https://youtu.be/6o7fLO6W3pA With watch parties from Antioch to Oakland and friends and families tuning in all across the country, our 30th anniversary event, Saving Lives for 30 Years!
Read More...A Youth ALIVE! Documentary - Image from the video: Where There is Violence, There Can Be Healing 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.
Read More...Youth ALIVE! Turns 30 - Today, Youth ALIVE! releases its 2020-2021 annual report, We Never Stopped: Preventing Violence & Saving Lives for 30 Years.
Read More...Inspired by YA! Advocacy - The City of Oakland’s new $100K fund to cover towing fees for victims of violent crime is in the news.
Read More...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.
Read More...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.
Read More...Some Simple Self-Care Tips - Having a plan can help people who experience trauma triggers from fireworks better prepare and cope.
Read More...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!
Read More...Biden on Violence Interrupters - Youth ALIVE! Violence Interrupter Team Members 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!
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