Media Advisory: Community Walks Together for Peace
Peace Walk Highlights Youth Violence Prevention Week and Promotes Youth Safety and Connection in San José
Post Date:04/23/2026 10:00 AMMedia Contact
Ed Bautista, Communications Manager, Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services Department
408-460-4468; Ed.Bautista@sanjoseca.gov
Advisory
Detail
What:
As part of National Youth Violence Prevention Week, the San José Youth Empowerment Alliance (SJYEA), in partnership with local community organizations, is hosting a community peace walk to bring together youth, families, community leaders, and neighborhood partners to promote safety and unity for young people across San José.
When:
Saturday, April 25, 2026
10 to 11 a.m.
Where:
Start: Payne Avenue Friendship Park
3257 Payne Ave, San José, CA 95117
End: Rosemary Elementary School
401 W. Hamilton Ave., Campbell, CA 95008
Who:
Andrea Flores Shelton, Assistant Director, Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department
Chief Paul Joseph, San José Police Department
San José Youth Empowerment Alliance
Cadillac-Winchester Neighborhood Association
Community organizations, youth leaders, and residents
Background:
Youth Violence Prevention Week highlights the City’s ongoing commitment to preventing violence, supporting youth development, and strengthening neighborhoods through coordinated community partnerships.
SJYEA is a citywide collaborative focused on reducing youth violence and expanding opportunities for young people through prevention, intervention, and workforce development strategies. The alliance works with community organizations, schools, and public safety partners to ensure youth have access to the resources and support they need to succeed.
Over the past year, coordinated efforts through SJYEA have contributed to measurable progress across the city:
A 5% decline in citywide juvenile arrests since 2024;
An 11% decrease in critical school safety incidents;
Three out of four priority schools reported a 5% reduction in chronic absenteeism; and
92% of BEST program participants reported having a trusted adult in their lives.
