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Office of Violence Prevention

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Public Safety
The Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) was created on July 17, 2006. It reflects priorities identified by City Council to build a more family-friendly city and increase public safety.
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Office of Violence Prevention Community Work Session

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About the Office of Violence Prevention

Office of Violence Prevention

Violence Prevention Programs

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2025 Safer Portland Grant

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Community Peace Collaborative (CPC)

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Place-Based Violence Intervention Project

Contact

Office of Violence Prevention Main Office

ovp@portlandoregon.gov

Mailing address

1120 SW 5th Ave, Suite 114
Portland, OR 97204

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Events

Community Peace Collaborative

Join us as the Portland Office of Violence Prevention's monthly Community Peace Collaborative (CPC) meeting.

10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Community Event
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Dawson Park Resource Fair

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Community Event
Dawson Park Resource Fair
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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