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Safe Blocks

Program

Safe Blocks is a community-focused violence and crime prevention program that supports communities with the greatest promise for growth and development. We provide community safety-focused workshops and trainings, CPTED security assessments, neighborhood improvement projects and more.

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Safe Blocks Program

About the Safe Blocks Program

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Party On, Portland (POP)! 2025

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Place-Based Violence Intervention Project

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Request a CPTED-based Security Assessment

Safe Blocks Training

Community Safety Trainings

Safe Blocks Dashboard

Safe Blocks Activity Dashboard

Contact

Safe Blocks Program

safeblocksprogram@portlandoregon.gov

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Community Safety Division

Events

Personal Safety & Self-Defense Workshop

November 19, 2025 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Community Event

Building Safety Together: Meet the Candidates

Share your perspectives to help hire the next Office of Violence Prevention program manager.

November 20, 2025 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 monthly Community Peace Collaborative (CPC) meeting.

November 21, 2025 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Community Event

Community Peace Collaborative

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

December 5, 2025 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Community Event

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