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Families take back San Antonio Park with Friday night fun and games
The program, started by Trybe, a nonprofit serving youth and families, is a continuation of Town Nights, a program by the city’s Department of Violence Prevention that hosts events in parks around Oakland to combat violence.
In tough Oakland neighborhoods, a bold project builds public safety — and hope
Working with a diverse team of community groups and hundreds of Oakland residents, the Possibility Lab at UC Berkeley assessed what factors make people feel unsafe — or safe — in their daily lives. Now, using the expertise of city residents and a trove of new data, the goal is to shape policy that supports healthy neighborhoods.
Concacaf: Generation Amazing and Oakland's Department of Violence Prevention Spread the Warmth for Town Nights
In the vibrant melting pot of cultures that we celebrate this Hispanic Heritage Month, this summer, the Concacaf family proudly joined hands with Generation Amazing and Oakland's Department of Violence Prevention's remarkable 'Town Nights' initiative. The goal? To weave a tapestry of unity, celebration, and mutual respect, reinforcing the power of sports and community.
The Oaklandside: What violence prevention in Oakland looks like
The city is cutting the Department of Violence Prevention’s budget by $4.4 million to help address a historic deficit. We followed a violence interrupter to see what could be lost.
Oakland Voices: Afro-Fatherism: A Downtown Oakland Photo Exhibit Illuminates the Power of Black Fatherhood
In the heart of downtown Oakland stands two 7ft tall, larger-than-life sized photos depicting Black fathers and their sons. The two pieces are accompanied by a collection of black and white photo collages showcasing the sacred presence of Black fathers across Oakland.
KQED: Why Oakland Invests in Arts and Culture to Reduce Gun Violence
Want to Reduce Gun Violence in Oakland? Invest in Culture, Experts Say.