Safety and Justice Oregon
@SafeJustOR
We are building a movement for a safer and stronger Oregon.
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Investing in public safety means ensuring that crisis calls are met with appropriate responses that best match the need to prioritize healing, safety, and stabilization. Read the MacArthur Foundation's report on how 911 dispatchers shape public safety. safetyandjusticechallenge.org/resources/gate…
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Gatekeeping Justice: The Role of Communications Personnel in Shaping Public Safety - Safety and...
Public safety communications personnel (PSCP), who answer 911 calls and handle radio operations, are often the first point of contact for the public.
The City of Gresham proves that stable housing is the key to public safety. With a 74% reduction in its unsheltered population over the last decade, the city provides case management and housing stability. kptv.com/2025/11/12/sma…
We're proud to celebrate Board Chair, Lamar Wise, on his appointment as State Representative HD 48. Lamar has been a tireless advocate and champion for public safety and criminal justice reform and can't wait to see him uplift public safety infrastructures across OR.
Across the U.S., parole boards are releasing fewer people than in 2019. Does this look like a system that values bettering people and giving them a second chance?
East County Rising is opening our endorsement process for HD 48 appointment to ensure East County continues strong, community-rooted leadership in Salem — grounded in the same spirit of service and justice that Rep. Nguyen embodied. Apply by Oct 17: eastcountyrising.org/news
We know there’s still more work to do — but let's keep supporting outreach workers, trauma recovery, and programs that meet people where they are. That’s real safety. portland.gov/mayor/keith-wi…
Over 4,000 children are confined for things that aren't even crimes for adults – like truancy, running away, violating curfew, or being otherwise “ungovernable.” Kids need care, not cages. prisonpolicy.org/reports/youth2…
Despite state and federal cuts, Portland is investing in safety. This year, $1M went to 16 grassroots orgs like Love is Stronger GV and Latino Network to reduce gun violence and support trauma recovery in neighborhoods most impacted. For more info: portland.gov/community-safe…
📢 Gresham: No Kings, Save Our Democracy! Join @Indivisible_MultnomahEast✊ 🗓 Sat Aug 23 | 10A–Noon 📍 Burnside/Division & Eastman → March to City Hall Bring signs. Bring friends. Let’s show up! RSVP 👉 mobilize.us/s/1xhYvj #NoKings #SaveOurDemocracy #GreshamOR
As law enforcement and courts respond to mental illness like it's a crime, prisons and jails fill up with people who have serious mental health needs - which these systems are not designed to accommodate.
A recent study from the Portland State University finds no direct link between Measure 110—which decriminalized personal drug possession—and rising crime and overdose deaths, but rather the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. pdx.edu/news/psu-resea…
Freedom Rider Joan Browning reminds us: “People actually died. People pay a price for this, but it’s a price well worth paying... I think things are bad enough now, we just got to start over and fix it again.” brennancenter.org/our-work/resea…
"Since June 2023, a Portland State University study shows the street team handled more than 7,000 calls, with no injuries, only 1 arrest with Portland police and over 40% of people helped on-site with no hospital needed." - Anthony Kustura, KOIN. koin.com/news/portland/…
Advocates like Eddie Bynum and Jeremy Ahrendt are redefining what it means to support youth at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility by fostering mentorship and a sense of belonging. oregonlive.com/crime/2025/03/…
The data is clear: progressive prosecutors are not responsible for increases in violent crime. Real safety comes from investing in solutions that address the root causes of harm and crime. americanprogress.org/article/progre…
“In a disadvantaged position, we still try to take the necessary steps to transcend our obstacles and adversity.” - Wallace Simpson, Uhuru Sasa Cultural Club's secretary. Read about the Photovoice Project, "Memory and Place in Black Portland." "streetroots.org/news/2025/02/2…
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