The Oakland-based violence prevention program, Youth ALIVE!, faces a significant setback as it experiences federal funding cuts that threaten its operations. Executive Director Joseph Griffin emphasizes the critical role the program plays in addressing gun violence and its profound impact on the city’s youth, who are increasingly at risk of exposure to violence.
Griffin highlights that the program has been instrumental in providing support and resources to young people, helping to reduce violence and promote peace in the community. With federal funding on the line, the future of these essential services remains uncertain, raising concerns about the potential resurgence of violence amidst heightened struggles for the city’s youth.
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