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 […]
Youth ALIVE in Year-End Media
YA! Staff on Oakland’s Violent Year – As 2021 came to a close and the media sought to summarize a year of increased violence in Oakland […]
YA! Violence Interrupter on Ghost Guns
Times looks at ghost gun impact – Ghost guns are untraceable firearms without serial numbers, put together from parts acquired separately. They are an increasing problem […]
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, […]
“It’s Saving Lives”
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 […]
Priorities for Reimagining Public Safety
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, […]
Morris Turner, 1969-2021
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 […]
Frontline Healers: Nina reflects on Women’s History Month
Check out the entire series: Nina, Kyndra, Paris, Carlos, and Nicky. Celebrating Our Women Leaders – Nina Carter, Youth ALIVE! Violence Interrupter: “When I think […]
YA! Experts Advise Biden-Harris Transition Team
Open Ears at the Top – Prior to January’s Presidential Inauguration, several Youth ALIVE! staff members were invited to address members of the Biden-Harris transition team […]
Thank You! (The Donating Continues…)
Fundraiser Update: So far, with the support of our community, we were able to raise over $80,000 towards our goal. As we mentioned at last night’s […]