National Youth Violence Prevention Week 2025 Activities

National Youth Violence Prevention Week is taking place April 27-May 2, 2025. The following activities are happening in Portland:

Youth Basketball Tournament

• Sunday, April 27, 2025
• 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
• Rockwood Prep Big Gym – 740 SE 182nd Ave, Portland, OR 97233

You’re invited to join a team and play alongside youth in a friendly tournament full of community spirit, pizza, prizes, and positive vibes. This is an opportunity to connect directly with young people and show up in a meaningful and memorable way.

Rose City Self-Defense: Girl Scouts Troop #22380 S&SD Part II

• Monday, April 28, 2025
• 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
• Glenn Otto Park - 1102 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060

Private event for this Girl Scouts Troop, learning Self-Defense and other safety building skills from our Rose City Self-Defense team. 

Torch of Hope Community Clean Up Day

• Wednesday, April 30, 2025
• 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School - 4906 NE 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97211

At this event, we will be meeting on the field of the school to kick off our community clean up. Hosted by Torch of Hope, we are offering an opportunity to help beautify the community and to connect with folks from the neighborhood, while also earning some community service hours (for students). Sign up link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5c136b64901343c1aa5bbcb0a069cab1

Underground PDX CrossFit Youth & Families Night

• Wednesday, April 30, 2025
• 4:45 PM – 7:00 PM
• The HOPE Center – 740 SE 182nd Ave, Portland, OR 97233

At this event, you’ll be paired with a couple of youths to take on a team-style workout challenge. There will be CrossFit circuits, family volleyball, food, and fun activities for kids, all with a focus on wellness, resilience, and community bonding.

ARIO Youth Co-Ed Basketball Tournament

• Thursday, May 1, 2025
• 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
• The HOPE Center – 740 SE 182nd Ave, Portland, OR 97233

This event is open to high schoolers from the following school districts: Portland Public Schools, David Douglas, Reynolds, Parkrose, and Centennial School Districts. Sign your team up for an exciting half-court tournament! Sign Up Link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0c5969ddd6764ca397997cccb6cfd9f6

David Douglas High School AANHPI Month Celebration

• Thursday, May 1, 2025
• David Douglas High School - 1001 SE 135th Ave, Portland, OR 97233

This event is open to David Douglas high schoolers and their families. Come celebrate the many cultures of the Pacific and Asian regions.

Mayor Wilson Proclamation

Mayor Wilson Proclaims April 28th - May 2nd to be National Youth Violence Prevention Week.