Office of Violence Prevention PDX

Office of Violence Prevention PDX The Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) was created on July 17, 2006.

It reflects priorities identified by City Council to build a more family-friendly city and increase public safety.

The CPC Forum scheduled for Friday 1/2 is canceled in observance of the New Year holiday.We want to thank our partners a...
12/31/2025

The CPC Forum scheduled for Friday 1/2 is canceled in observance of the New Year holiday.

We want to thank our partners and community members for the meaningful work accomplished this year and the continued commitment to community safety as we move forward together.

Next CPC Forum: Friday, 1/16
Location: North Precinct
Time: Doors open @ 10am

We look forward to continuing collaboration and working toward a safer Portland in 2026.

Reminder! The Community Peace Collaborative is canceled this Friday. Please attend our Program Manager town hall this ev...
11/20/2025

Reminder! The Community Peace Collaborative is canceled this Friday. Please attend our Program Manager town hall this evening instead, link in the bio for more information!

Join us from 4-6pm this Thursday at the Portland Building (1120 SW 5th Ave.) or online, for our Program Manager Communit...
11/19/2025

Join us from 4-6pm this Thursday at the Portland Building (1120 SW 5th Ave.) or online, for our Program Manager Community Forum!

Finalists will introduce themselves, present their visions of the first 90 days in the position, and take questions from the community submitted in advance of the meeting.

Community members will have the opportunity to provide feedback about the candidates and help inform the City’s selection.

More info and registration: https://www.portland.gov/community-safety/ovp/events/2025/11/20/building-safety-together-meet-candidates

The Community Peace Collaborative (CPC) forum on Friday, October 17th will be distinctly different from our regular CPC m...
10/16/2025

The Community Peace Collaborative (CPC) forum on Friday, October 17th will be distinctly different from our regular CPC meetings. Attendees will be invited to engage in a structured dialogue in response to the art exhibition entitled, “Envision A Future Without Gun Violence”. The art works were created by
15 Parkrose High School BIPOC students and 20 Lewis and Clark art therapy faculty, graduate students and community members after experiencing the Visioning Beyond Violence program. The focus of the meeting will be to engage in facilitated highly structured dialogue in small groups where participants will be given time to reflect and time to respond to two key questions.

In order to optimize our structured reflective time together, please:

1. Come at 9:45 to network and get snacks.
2. Our meeting will begin at 10:15 and end at 12:00.
3. Stay for the entire meeting
4. Register for this meeting using the QR Code in picture below.

The meeting is at the Lewis and Clark College Counseling Center on the second floor of the Grande Ronde Tribal Building at 4445 SW Barbur Blvd. See attached map.

The nonprofit, Visioning Beyond Violence (VBV), was founded in 2015 in Southern Oregon and has facilitated training with hundreds of youth and adults to amplify their voices and visions to prevent gun violence. We look forward to you seeing this inspiring art exhibition and your participation in this
structured dialogue!

Join Us: Wear Orange Community Peace Collaborative (CPC) forumFriday, June 6th, 2025 - 10:30 AM @ East Precinct Communit...
06/05/2025

Join Us: Wear Orange Community Peace Collaborative (CPC) forum

Friday, June 6th, 2025 - 10:30 AM @ East Precinct Community Room 

This month’s CPC will be dedicated to honoring the mission and impact of the Wear Orange campaign. Alongside our regular CPC agenda, this special convening will include: 
• Expanded breakfast and refreshments 
• Free Wear Orange t-shirts for attendees 
• Brief overview of the Wear Orange movement 
• Interactive activity to honor lives affected by gun violence 
• & As always, a time to connect and network with community members and partners 

This gathering is open to all who care about making our communities safer and showing support for gun violence prevention efforts in Portland and beyond. Please feel free to invite your networks as well! See you all there. 

What is Wear Orange? 
Wear Orange is a national campaign that began in honor of Hadiya Pendleton, a Chicago teenager who was shot and killed just one week after performing at President Obama’s second inaugural parade in 2013. Her friends chose the color orange—the color hunters wear to protect themselves from gunfire—to raise awareness about gun violence and honor the countless lives lost or forever changed by it. 

Today, Wear Orange is observed annually across the country as a time for communities to come together, advocate for change, and show support for survivors of gun violence.

Youth Co-Ed Basketball Tournament Join us this Thursday, May 1st, at Peninsula Park Community Center for a tournament ce...
04/30/2025

Youth Co-Ed Basketball Tournament

Join us this Thursday, May 1st, at Peninsula Park Community Center for a tournament celebrating unity, teamwork, and community spirit during National Youth Violence Prevention Week!

Event Details:
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Peninsula Park Community Center, 700 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland, OR
Who Can Play: High school students from PPS, David Douglas, Reynolds, Parkrose, and Centennial school districts

Format: Half-court, double elimination, 12-minute games
Extras: Snacks, Beverages, Blazer team poster, & the winning team receives a prize package from the Portland Trail Blazers!

Registration:
Spots are limited to 8 teams. Register before 4:00 PM on Thursday, May 1st to secure your team’s place. Sign up link is in our bio!

Let’s come together to promote peace and prevent youth violence through the power of sports!

Join us for Community Cleanup Day! Let’s come together to make a difference. Hosted by Torch of Hope and the Office of V...
04/29/2025

Join us for Community Cleanup Day!

Let’s come together to make a difference. Hosted by Torch of Hope and the Office of Violence Prevention, we’re spending the afternoon cleaning up and connecting with our community.

📅 Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Martin Luther King Elementary School - Field

Free snacks, drinks, and cleanup gear provided!

Sign up through the QR code (in bio) or reach out if you have questions:
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]

Let’s show up, clean up, and build a safer, stronger Portland!

Join youth and teens from across the country in taking a stand against violence during National Youth Violence Preventio...
04/29/2025

Join youth and teens from across the country in taking a stand against violence during National Youth Violence Prevention Week, happening April 28 – May 2, 2025!

This national campaign, launched by Sandy Hook Promise in 2011, empowers young people to lead their communities in creating safer schools and neighborhoods. Each day focuses on a different theme to inspire action and positive change.

The Office of Violence Prevention will be highlighting local events throughout the week — and we encourage you to attend, get involved, and be part of the movement toward a safer Portland.

🔗 Sign-up links for events are in our bio!

Learn more about the national campaign here:
sandyhookpromise.org/take-action/get-involved/national-youth-violence-prevention-week

Black History Month 2024The Office of Violence Prevention proudly honors the rich tapestry of Black history, resilience,...
02/01/2024

Black History Month 2024

The Office of Violence Prevention proudly honors the rich tapestry of Black history, resilience, and achievements. As we commemorate the legacies of trailblazers and heroes who’ve shaped our world, we are reminded that their contributions continue to inspire positive change in our communities.

May we take time to reflect, celebrate, and amplify the voices that have made a lasting impact. From civil rights leaders to artists, innovators, and everyday heroes, each story contributes to the vibrant mosaic that is Black History. And may we continue the journey towards a more inclusive and compassionate Portland.

Honoring Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.Today, the Office of Violence Prevention stands united in the unwavering pursuit of ju...
01/16/2024

Honoring Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.

Today, the Office of Violence Prevention stands united in the unwavering pursuit of justice, equality, and peace. As we reflect on his profound legacy, let us recommit ourselves to actively building a world free from violence and discrimination. Together, we can turn inspiration into impactful change.

Indigenous People’s DayOn this Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the history, spirit, resilience, and contributions of I...
10/09/2023

Indigenous People’s Day

On this Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the history, spirit, resilience, and contributions of Indigenous People from the area now known as Portland, which rests on the homelands and traditional territory of many neighboring tribal nations.

While we celebrate, we must also reflect on the legacies of violence, colonization, and displacement that continue to shape our city today. Facing this truth is essential to healing and building a better, more equitable city for Tribal Nations and people.



I hope you make time today to celebrate in community. Thank you, and Happy Indigenous People’s Day!

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