Our Impact
Measuring What Matters
Every number represents a life transformed, a family reunited, a community made safer.
Partners
2026 Recognition
Jefferson County Department of Health's
2026 Public Health Champion
“The Offender Alumni Association’s role in reducing gun violence in our community with the Violence Intervention & Prevention Partners Program is truly commendable. Your selection for this award means that, collectively, you have demonstrated exemplary qualities in response to a local public health need and have made a significant contribution in our community.”
Dr. David Hicks, DO, MPH, FAAFP
Recognized alongside core partners
UAB Division of Trauma and Acute Surgery
City of Birmingham Office of Community Safety Initiatives
Areas of Impact
Creating Lasting Change
Reduced Recidivism
Our peer-mentorship model creates lasting connections that dramatically reduce re-offense rates among program participants.
Sustained Reduction
Violence Prevention
Credible Messengers trained by OAA work on the front lines to interrupt cycles of violence before they escalate.
Sustained Reduction
Family Reunification
Hundreds of families have been reunited and strengthened through our intentional family engagement programs.
Families restored
Youth Empowerment
Young people are building futures through mentorship, skill development, and community service opportunities.
Youth futures transformed
Community Safety
Partner neighborhoods see measurable improvements in safety, trust, and social cohesion after OAA engagement.
Safer neighborhoods
Economic Stability
Program participants gain employment, housing, and financial literacy — building independence and stability.
Economic pathways created
Voices of Change
Stories from Our Community
OAA gave me a second chance when no one else would. Their mentors understood my struggle because they’d walked the same path. Today, I’m employed, reunited with my family, and giving back.
Sustained Reduction
Re-entry Navigation Graduate
The violence intervention team literally saved my life. They were at the hospital before my family even arrived. Their support through recovery changed my entire trajectory.
Community Member
Violence Intervention Participant
Working with OAA’s youth program showed me there’s another way. My mentor believed in me even when I didn’t believe in myself. That changed everything.
Youth Participant
Youth Opportunities Program
In the News
Recognized. Reported. Respected.
Our work has been featured by trusted media outlets and community organizations.
al.com
Birmingham Launches Program to Reduce Violence Among Gunshot Survivors
Local News
Nonprofit Supporting Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Expands Community Impact
Community Publication
Peer-Led Reentry Program Creates Lasting Change in Birmingham
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