EMOPI

EMOPI provides four key areas of support:

1. Outreach: Connecting youth with culturally responsive social activities. Mentorships and recreation activities offer a safe, positive alternative to violence and negative influences.
2. Intervention: Comprehensive case management and trauma-informed care. Providing conflict-resolution, in-home visits and mental health services to promote long-term well-being.
3. Prevention: Offering life skills development, job readiness programs and partnerships with local schools that focusing on violence prevention.
4. Investment: Long-term community partnerships with local Community Based Organizations. Securing resources to address systemic issues like poverty. 

• In 2022, the Oregon State Legislature voted to direct funding to support East Multnomah County youth violence prevention. State investments provide the stability needed to address the root causes of violence in East County. 
• The City of Gresham contributes city-funded staff from Gresham Police Department and Youth Services to support EMOPI.  

EMOPI partners with 16 community-based organizations and the State of Oregon Youth Development Division. These partnerships provide a comprehensive support structure of services. 

• African Refuge Immigration Organization 
• East County Pickleball
• Elevate Oregon
• Esports and Online Gaming Association 
• Going Home II
• GUIA, Inc. 
• Holla
• Latino Network
• New Avenues for Youth
• Project 48
• PAAL
• Play, Grow, Learn LLC. 
• POIC RAHC
• REAP
• Rock Haven Climbing Gym
• Slavic Community Center of NW
• The Underground
• We Belong PDX
• Youth Development Division
• Youth Life Skills Academy

In two years, EMOPI laid the groundwork for East County’s first comprehensive Youth Violence Prevention Program.  

Success measures

Building Community Trust

• EMOPI reached over 15,000 youth and their families, building a strong foundation of trust and fostering positive community relationships.
• Hosted over 30 community events since the summer of 2022
• Established regular, free sports programs.
• Supported street-level bicultural outreach that engages youth in safe, positive activities. 

Youth violence and education support

EMOPI has developed ongoing educational programs on violence reduction strategies, including case management services focusing on de-escalation, awareness and youth-empowerment. 

Targeted crime prevention

• Monitor hot spots of criminal activity In partnership with community organizations.
• Visit families affected by or at risk of violence. 

Strengthen organizational partnerships

• Established long-term partnerships with community organizations and school districts.