Heal the Streets presents 'solution to violence' interactive theater workshop in Oakland - Saturday, April 21
Blog entry by Maria McMath.
Last updated at Tue, 24 Apr at 8:06am.

Bay Area youth are invited to a youth-led day of community building using art and theater to seek solutions for violence and the criminalization of young people. 

Join Heal the Streets for this interactive workshop with the goal of building solutions within the hands of the community.

Heal the Streets trains Oakland youth to become community leaders and peace advocates.

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April 20 - Stepping Up for Peace Town Hall meeting

Blog entry by Maria McMath.
Last updated at Tue, 17 Apr at 5:26pm.

 

“Stepping Up 4 Peace: No Time 4 Silence” presented by Oakland Police Activities League (PAL) & Merritt College Criminal Justice Club on Friday April 20th from 9:00am-1:00pm at Merritt College .  

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Oakland leaders push to retain city's violence prevention program
Article by kyung jin lee.
Last updated at Thu, 21 Oct at 4:56am.

Many of Oakland’s politicians, faith leaders and community organizations are united in their support for Measure BB on the upcoming November election.

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Oakland’s 'Lifeline' program tackles violence in innovative ways
Article by kyung jin lee.
Last updated at Thu, 21 Oct at 4:56am.

Oakland’s version of Operation Ceasefire will get some much needed help with its violence prevention programs - thanks to a recent $2.2 million federal grant.

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Tough Choices Ahead for Council, Police, Voters (Commentary)
Article by Rena Ragimova.
Last updated at Thu, 24 Jun at 3:08am.

Back in April we first reported on the budget crisis in Oakland's General Fund. This Thursday, June 24, the Council will need to decide what measures will be put up to a vote at the November ballot in an attempt to close the $32 million budget gap.

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Community News: Faith Leaders Call for Scale-Up of Violence Intervention Efforts on Thursday
Blog entry by Ryan Van Lenning.
Last updated at Tue, 23 Mar at 4:16pm.

Faith Leaders Call for Scale-Up of Violence Intervention Efforts

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