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Office of Violence Prevention

Program
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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2026 Safer Portland Grant

Office of Violence Prevention Community Work Session

Office of Violence Prevention Partner Directory

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About the Office of Violence Prevention

Office of Violence Prevention

Violence Prevention Programs

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Community Peace Collaborative (CPC)

Contact

Office of Violence Prevention Main Office

ovp@portlandoregon.gov

Mailing address

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

Related offices, programs, and projects

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Community Safety

Rose City Self-Defense

Rose City Self-Defense (RCSD)

Safe Blocks Program

Safe Blocks

Gun Violence Reduction Strategy

Portland Ceasefire

Events

SOLVE/Safe Blocks Litter Pick-Up

Join us to spruce up SE 136th! We will focus primarily on the corridor of 136th betweeen Division and Powell, but will also extend a little east and west on both Division and Powell. Lunch provided after for all volunteer participants!

10:00 am 12:00 pm
Community event
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Personal Safety & Self-Defense Workshop

Come join Rose City Self-Defense and the Safe Blocks Program for a student-centered training designed to introduce youth to a variety of self-protective options in a discussion format. Classes are open to youth ages 11 through 18. Youth may attend alone or be accompanied by an adult.

4:00 pm 6:00 pm
Community event
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Community Peace Collaborative

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

10:30 am 12:00 pm
Community event
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Safe Blocks & Division Midway Alliance Spring Litter Pick-Up

Join Safe Blocks, Divison Midway Alliance (DMA) and your fellow community members for a Spring-time litter clean up along SE Division and SE 117th and 119th. Lunch provided for all who attend!

11:00 am 1:00 pm
Community event
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