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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.
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Dawson Park event summary - November 4, 2025
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Rose City Self-Defense Fall 2025 Newsletter
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Rose City Self-Defense is looking for volunteer instructors
The deadline to apply is October 31, 2025
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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.
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Gilbert HydroPark POP! Party on August 9, 2025
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Personal safety workshop on August 19 a success
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Lents Youth Initiative 2025 Report
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Dawson Park playdate highlights - July 25, 2025
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Dawson Park resource fair summary - July 1, 2025
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2025 Safer Portland Grant recipients
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Powellhurst-Gilbert Party in Park! - May 29, 2025
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Portland Office of Violence Prevention brings safety training to David Douglas High School
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National Youth Violence Prevention Week 2025 – Community, Connection, and Celebration
Highlights of 2025 National Youth VIolence Prevention Week.
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