Violence Prevention Programs

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Office of Violence Prevention
The Office of Violence Prevention provides strategic direction and oversight for City efforts to reduce the risk of violence through linked strategies in partnership with government agencies, community-based organizations, neighborhoods, community members, and faith organizations.​
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Street Outreach Program 

Street Level Outreach (SLO) workers engage with youth/young adults between the ages of 8 to 18 years old who are at risk of becoming victims or perpetrators of violence. The goal is to reduce their risks and limit their future involvement with the criminal justice system. SLO workers are contracted through culturally specific community-based organizations (CBOs). SLO workers also attend after-school sporting events/activities, evening scholars, and community events along with constantly monitoring designated hot spots around the city. As violence interrupters, they are present and respond to hot spot areas. Hot spots are a combination of specific areas, spaces, places, events, and people that have a history of violence and crime which increases the risk of potential conflicts occurring and resulting in injury. 

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Youth Referrals

For youth referrals please contact us directly at ovp@portlandoregon.gov

Hospital-Based Intervention Program 

Healing Hurt People PDX (HHP PDX) is a hospital-based intervention program that models the national best practices. HHP PDX Coordinator visits and provides resources and referrals to victims of intentional trauma (i.e., shootings and stabbings), particularly victims of color, shortly after they’ve been admitted to the hospital. Research shows that it is vital to connect with an individual within the first four hours after a shooting occurs. This is when victims are most willing to consider making real change.

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Trauma and Violence Impacted Families Program (TVIF)

Trauma and Violence Impacted Families Program (TVIF) provides support for youth/adults and families to break intergenerational ties that perpetuate violence within the community. Utilizing a public health approach, the program gives victimized individuals/families economic and mental health relief while recovering from gun violence incidents, extends intensive case management services to families, and connects gun violence-impacted youth, adults, and families to pro-social assistance.

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  • Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC)

Safer Portland Grant Program

Safer Portland prioritizes prevention efforts in Cully, Hazelwood, Eliot, and Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhoods, along with other areas known for high gun violence rates. Examples of programs supported by the grant include: preventative programs, workshops, camps, and events; flexible funds for direct community assistance and services; youth and adult mediation and mentoring programs; arts and culture or recreational violence preventative programs; aftercare support funds for families of victims; and capacity building in small contractors to provide services.

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