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GRESHAM, Ore. – The City of Gresham’s Youth Services Department is teaming up with the Gresham Police Department during the month of June for a series of events focusing on youth violence prevention. June is nationally recognized as Gun Violence Awareness month. As the number of children and teens killed by gunfire in the United States increased 50% between 2019 and 2021, according to the Pew Research Center, Gresham has intentionally focused on youth violence prevention as a way to tackle gun violence in the community.
"At the heart of prevention work is providing youth with opportunities to engage in positive activities,” said Gresham Police Chief Travis Gullberg. “If we can actively engage with our youth and provide their families with support services they may need, they will be less likely to turn to negative opportunities when given the chance.”
Events in June:
Additionally, the City of Gresham has awarded Home Forward a $25,000 grant specifically to provide programming beginning in June. Home Forward utilizes their Community Service staff to provide supportive services and programs such as mentoring, homework help, recreation, nutrition and wellness, addiction prevention, financial education and parental support. By partnering with Home Forward, the City of Gresham will be able to expand youth violence prevention programming throughout the summer.
For more information, please visit GreshamOregon.gov/Youth-Services/.
About Gresham:
Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition meets opportunity in Oregon's fourth largest city. Gresham’s residents care deeply about our roots and are committed to building a vibrant future. Today, Gresham is a dynamic, innovative, and rapidly growing city with a desire to thrive. To learn more, visit www.GreshamOregon.gov or visit us on Twitter at @CityofGresham.
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