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.
91%
Graduation Rate
262
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
In Person: January 3, 2023
On Zoom: January 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2023
Alive & Free Virtual College Prep Class -
Virtual Class will begin January 26, 2023, every Thursday 6pm-9pm. Attendance is mandatory for both Tuesday and Thursday classes.
News
United We Stand Summit-
Dr. Marshall joins the White House to counter hate-fueled violence
San Francisco Mayor Breed Celebrates Jack Jacqua Day
Street Soldiers Radio
Success Stories
2022 Graduate: Mike’l Gregory
“By being in the classroom at Alive & Free-you’re talking about things you’re not talking about in your community,” shares Mike’l Gregory, a recent graduate of USF.
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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.
