Party On, Portland! (POP) events to take place August 1-14

Interested in hosting a party in your neighborhood? Register by June 30. You can get a free permit to close off your street, receive a free noise variance, and much more.

Updated August 4, 2026 8:30 am News article

Rose City Self-Defense offering free intermediate class

This class takes place Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Southeast Family YMCA (6036 SE Foster). Anyone over 18 who has also taken the introductory class within the past year is eligible to register.

July 16, 2026 12:50 pm News article

Sign up for Rose City Self-Defense's free July youth summer camps

Looking for something fun and educational for your youth ages 11-14 to do this summer? Check out the Rose City Self-Defense youth summer camp on July 13-16 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Family YMCA on SE 60th & Foster.

June 30, 2026 8:17 am News article

Register for Rose City Self-Defense's June classes

Registration is currently open for Rose City Self-Defense classes happening in June, including a Youth Safety & Self-Defense Class, Introductory LGBTQ+ Safety & Self-Defense Class, and Introductory Community Safety & Self-Defense Class.

May 12, 2026 1:43 pm News article

National Youth Violence Prevention Week 2026 Recap

The Portland Office of Violence Prevention's National Youth Violence Prevention Week took place April 27-May 2, 2026.

May 6, 2026 1:24 pm News article

National Youth Violence Prevention Week 2026

National Youth Violence Prevention Week is taking place April 27-May 2, 2026.

April 10, 2026 8:53 am News article

Registration open for Rose City Self-Defense's May classes

Registration is currently open for several Rose City Self-Defense classes happening in May.

April 7, 2026 6:00 pm News article

Rose City Self-Defense graduates 25 new volunteer instructors

On Thursday, March 19, 2026 Rose City Self-Defense graduated 25 volunteer instructors at an event attended by over 100 people at Mt. Scott Community Center.

March 20, 2026 2:00 pm News article

Registration open for Rose City Self-Defense's April classes

Registration is currently open for several Rose City Self-Defense classes happening in April.

March 3, 2026 6:00 pm News article

City of Portland announces Jamie Evans-Butler to lead the Office of Violence Prevention

The City of Portland's Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) is pleased to announce the hiring of Jamie Evans-Butler as its next Program Manager, following a highly competitive recruitment process that drew more than 120 applicants from across the country.

December 16, 2025 12:25 pm News article

Rose City Self-Defense Fall 2025 Newsletter

October 22, 2025 12:14 pm News article

Rose City Self-Defense is looking for volunteer instructors

The deadline to apply is October 31, 2025

October 20, 2025 10:20 am News article

Portland names Bob Cozzie as deputy city administrator for public safety

Longtime public safety leader Bob Cozzie will serve as Portland’s deputy city administrator for public safety.

September 18, 2025 10:00 am News article

Registration open for Rose City Self-Defense's October classes

Registration is currently open for several Rose City Self-Defense classes happening in October.

September 10, 2025 8:47 am News article

Personal safety workshop on August 19 a success

August 26, 2025 8:17 am News article

Lents Youth Initiative 2025 Report

August 25, 2025 3:18 pm News article

Youth safety and self-defense opportunities

May 20, 2025 8:18 am News article

Portland Office of Violence Prevention brings safety training to David Douglas High School

May 13, 2025 9:42 am News article

Rose City Self-Defense graduates new volunteers

Recent graduates of the Rose City Self-Defense instructor training program.

March 20, 2025 12:05 pm News article

Safe Blocks Monthly Report – October 2024

Monthly report of Portland's Safe Blocks Program.

November 14, 2024 1:27 pm News article