TL;DR (generated · confidence: high)

The Office of Violence Prevention and Ceasefire program requires $6.72M to maintain operations across 10 contracts and current staffing. An additional $600K expansion would fund 8 more outreach and case management workers, enabling service to 80+ additional high-risk individuals. Proposed initiatives include enhanced intensive case management, hospital-based violence interventions, peer outreach, and data-driven enforcement strategies to reduce gun violence citywide.

Key points (each cites a PDF page):

Current Ceasefire operating budget is $6,722,009.00 for 10 contracts. (p. 1101)
Requested expansion budget of $600,000 would fund 8 additional Street Level Outreach (SLO) and Intensive Case Management (ICM) workers. (p. 1101)
Expanded staffing would enable Ceasefire to serve an additional 80+ very high-risk individuals. (p. 1101)
Expansion would provide additional client assistance for funerals and relocation. (p. 1101)
Proposed program enhancements include expanded Intensive Case Management with specialized services for youth under 18 and trauma-informed re-entry support. (p. 1101)
Strategy includes strengthened hospital-based violence interventions and peer-to-peer outreach to individuals vulnerable to homelessness and addiction. (p. 1101)
Recommendations aim to institutionalize efforts through establishment of a Bureau of Neighborhood Safety and expansion of the Office of Violence Prevention. (p. 1101)

💰 $6,722,009 · $600,000 · 👥 8 FTE · 📋 Ceasefire · Street Level Outreach (SLO) · Intensive Case Management (ICM) · Hospital-Based Violence Interventions · Peer-to-Peer Outreach · Community Violence Intervention (CVI) · 🏛️ Office of Violence Prevention · Bureau of Neighborhood Safety

Conclusion

Source: PDF p. 1101 · raw: 1101

Breadcrumb: 5 ps › OVP-Ceasefire-Budget-Note---Final › Response memo to FY2025 Budget Note: Budget and Reporting Structure Analysis for Office of Violence Prevention and Ceasefire › Conclusion

Key Actions: Funding is critical to maintaining our current operating budget of $6,722,009.00 for 10 contracts within the Ceasefire program and sustaining the necessary staffing levels. These resources enable us to effectively manage all contracts, provide comprehensive support to our community partners, and address all levels of gun violence in our community. To further amplify the impact of our efforts, an expanded budget of $600,000 would allow Ceasefire to fund 8 additional Street Level Outreach (SLO) workers and Intensive Case Management (ICM) workers plus give additional client assistance for funerals and relocation. This increase in staffing would expand Ceasefire’s capacity to serve an additional 80+ very high-risk individuals, ensuring that we reach those most affected by gun violence and provide the critical interventions needed to prevent further harm. With this investment, Ceasefire can: • Expand Intensive Case Management (ICM): Increase capacity for the highest-risk individuals, including specialized services for youth under 18 and expanded trauma- informed re-entry support. • Strengthen Hospital-Based Violence Interventions: Enhance partnerships with local hospitals to provide trauma care and post-discharge support for victims of violence. • Develop Peer-to-Peer Outreach: Build relationships with individuals vulnerable to homelessness, addiction, and violence through mentorship and targeted support. • Advance Data-Driven Enforcement: Utilize analytics to improve focused enforcement strategies that reduce recidivism while minimizing the overall law enforcement footprint. By investing in this expanded capacity, we can deepen our outreach efforts, strengthen partnerships, and sustain our progress in reducing gun violence while addressing the needs of our community comprehensively and equitably. This strategic funding is essential to continuing the success and measurable impact of our work. Outcome: Desired outcome of these programs is a significant reduction in gun violence, with improved safety and well-being for individuals and neighborhoods most affected. By addressing systemic barriers and enhancing access to supportive services, the programs aim to promote equity and strengthen collaboration among community organizations, creating a more resilient and safer community. Conclusion The City of Portland’s Community Violence Intervention (CVI) strategy has demonstrated measurable progress in reducing gun violence and fostering safer communities. Building on this success, the recommendations outlined in this memo aim to institutionalize these efforts through the establishment of a Bureau of Neighborhood Safety, the expansion and evolution of the Office of Violence Prevention, and the scaling of Ceasefire programming. These initiatives will enhance program coordination, expand services to underserved neighborhoods, and address the root causes of violence through data-driven and community-focused interventions. Detailed supporting information, including data analysis, budget breakdowns, and program descriptions, can be found in the appendix to further inform these proposals and their implementation. By adopting these recommendations, the City of Portland has the opportunity to sustain its progress and strengthen public safety outcomes for all residents. 8

Parent: Response memo to FY2025 Budget Note: Budget and Reporting Structure Analysis for Office of Violence Prevention and Ceasefire · PDF: p. 1101