The triple threat mentoringproposes to implement the project safe neighborhoods in partnership with the oregon united states attorney's office

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) awarded a $196,034 Formula Grant under the Project Safe Neighborhoods (CFDA 16.609) program to Triple Threat Mentoring, a non-profit organization, for the period of October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027. The purpose of the grant is to reduce violent crime, particularly gang-related violence, in the state of Oregon through a collaborative approach involving federal, state, local, and community partners. Key activities to be performed by the grantee include reinforcing pro-social behavior among individuals at risk of engaging in violence, strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the community, and increasing engagement with community-based social service providers. The expected outcomes are a reduction in violent crime and stronger community connections in the targeted areas of Oregon most impacted by gang activity.

The purpose is to reduce violent crime in the state of oregon. Project activities include reinforcing pro-social behavior among those actively engaging in violence or at risk of engaging in violence, strengthen relationships between law enforcement partners and community members and increase engagement with community-based organizations providing social services. Expected outcomes include reduction in violent crime and a stronger community connection. Communities in the state of oregon that have been most effected by the increase in violent crime, especially in regard to gang activity are the intended beneficiaries of the project. Subrecipient activities include the delivery of services that strive to meet the goals of this project.