Alive & Free: The Prescription to End Violence and Change Lives
Transform the lives of young people by treating violence like a disease.
Our Mission
To keep young people alive and free, unharmed by violence, and free from incarceration. To provide young people with opportunity and support to build positive lives for themselves and to move into contributing roles in society.
Real Impact
Alive & Free teaches young people how to be immune to the disease of violence and offers a community of support to guide them on the path to college. The prescription creates real change for our communities with measurable results.
293
College Graduates
33%
Master's or PhD
Join the Alive & Free Movement
To End Violence and Change Lives
Events
Alive & Free Leadership Academy -Registration is Open
Join us Tuesdays 6pm-9pm
August 26, 2025 Open House/Orientation
September 16, 2025, in Person
September 23, 2025, in Person
September 30, 2025, in Person
Alive & Free Virtual College Prep Class -
Class will begin in person January 29, 2026, every Thursday 6pm-9pm. Attendance is mandatory for both Tuesday and Thursday classes.
January 29, 2026 on Zoom
February 5, 2025 on Zoom
Street Soldiers Radio- Good People Doing Good Things
August 10, 2025, 8-10pm on
106.1 KMEL & YouTube Live
Street Soldiers Radio discusses Men's Mental Heath
News
Alive & Free: Mecury News
Alive & Free attended the Freedom Braiders graduation at Santa Rita jail.
Freedom Braiders Graduation
Alive & Free attended the Freedom Braiders graduation at Santa Rita jail.
Hazing Screening & Discussion
Join Dr. Marshall and Byron Hurt as they discuss the impacts of hazing on youth, families and community.
Waterbar Oyster-Give-Back
Waterbar is dedicated to the environment and community. From October to December-a portion of every oyster ordered will be donated to Alive & Free!
Street Soldiers Radio
Success Stories
Why I Give Back
Alive & Free Alumni Dr. Kalah Regis Our students are incredibly important to us. We know their lives are incredibly impacted by the lessons, love and teachings of Alive & Free. Our donors are just as important because they allow us the ability to continue the necessary work that we know saves lives. We are…
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Erika’s in the White House!
Interning at the White House Erika Morris is a sophomore at the illustrious Fisk University and keeps her schedule full. She participates on the cheer squad, makes time to study for her 14-unit class schedule and held down a fall semester internship at the White House. “You’re right next to my office!” was the text…
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Leadership
Dr. Joseph Marshall is recognized as a social entrepreneur for his pioneering work redefining youth violence as a disease and developing the successful Alive & Free Prescription along with Jack Jacqua, a community activist with over 40 years of experience as a teacher, counselor and coach.
