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City of St. Louis Office of Violence Prevention Releases Inaugural 2023 Review
OVP's review highlights significant strides made in community safety and violence reduction efforts.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Office of Violence Prevention | 05/22/2024 -
City of St. Louis Office of Violence Prevention to Participate in National OVP Network Event at White House
Staff from the Office of Violence Prevention will participate in an event hosted by the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention
Press release | Office of Violence Prevention | 05/22/2024 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Announces New Action on Gun Safety Legislation, Holds Listening Session with Gun Violence Survivors, Law Enforcement Leaders
Learn of new efforts to enact commonsense gun safety legislation
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Board of Aldermen,Office of Violence Prevention | 08/22/2023 -
The Office of Violence Prevention Kicks Off its Partnership between National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives and Everytown's Be SMART Program in Gravois Park
NOBLE Executives and Be SMART Program to Provide Palm Cards on Secure Gun Storage and Free Gun Locks for Distribution
Press release | Office of Violence Prevention | 05/26/2023 -
City of St. Louis Announces Summer Fun STL Youth Programming Sites, Summer Youth Job Opportunities
Summer 2023 safe and fun activities and job opportunities for St. Louis youth
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Office of Violence Prevention,Division of Recreation,St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment | 05/25/2023 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Signs Bill to Establish Missouri’s First Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot, Expand Health Care Access, and Create Opportunities for Youth
Jones announced today the signing of the Working Families Bill (BB116) to support St. Louisans, recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Office of Violence Prevention,Board of Aldermen | 12/28/2022 -
Department of Health and Office of Violence Prevention Offer Mental Health Resources
Resources and organizations prepared to assist anyone with mental health needs.
Press release | Behavioral Health Bureau,Office of the Mayor,Office of Violence Prevention | 10/27/2022 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones To Sign Bill to Improve Public Safety, Creating Office of Violence Prevention and Dedicating Nearly $14 Million to Community, Youth Programming
The Office of Violence Prevention will help coordinate resources across city departments
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Office of Violence Prevention | 07/28/2022 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Joins Everytown for Gun Safety to Commemorate Black History Month as City Moves Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Program Expansion
The Black History Month video emphasizes how St. Louis bucked national crime trends, witnessing a 25 percent reduction in homicides.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Office of Violence Prevention | 02/28/2022 -
Comptroller Green supports selection of Cure Violence partners for Walnut Park and Dutchtown sites
With Board of Estimate & Apportionment approval, selection of partners will allow the violence interruption program to begin.
Press release | Office of the Comptroller,Office of Violence Prevention | 07/15/2020
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