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Portland Office of Violence Prevention is accepting applications for the 2025 Spring Break Youth Safety Initiative Grant

The deadline to apply is February 13, 2025 at 5 p.m.

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Safe Blocks Monthly Report – October 2024

Monthly report of Portland's Safe Blocks Program.

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Community Peace Collaborative Meeting Notes - October 15, 2024

Meeting notes from the Office of Violence Prevention's Community Peace Collaborative (CPC) meeting held October 15, 2024.

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Safe Blocks Monthly Report – September 2024

Monthly report of Portland's Safe Blocks Program.

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Rose City Self-Defense is looking for volunteer instructors

The deadline to apply is October 21, 2024.

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Rose City Self-Defense Fall 2024 Newsletter

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Safe Blocks Monthly Report – August 2024

Monthly report of Portland's Safe Blocks Program.

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Safe Blocks Monthly Report – July 2024

Monthly report of Portland's Safe Blocks Program.

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Statement from Mike Myers, Deputy City Administrator for Public Safety, regarding recent shootings in Portland

Deputy City Administrator Mike Myers released the following statement on July 15, 2024 regarding recent shootings in Portland.

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Statement from Mike Myers, Deputy City Administrator for Public Safety, regarding the U.S. Surgeon General’s firearm violence advisory

Deputy City Administrator Mike Myers released the following statement regarding the U.S. Surgeon General’s firearm violence advisory on June 25, 2024.

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Rose City Self-Defense Summer 2024 Newsletter

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Safe Blocks Program Community Survey

Take the Portland Safe Blocks Program community safety survey.

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