Office of Violence Prevention and Intervention (OVPI)

Our Approach:

Through a community-centered safety model, the Office of Violence Prevention and Intervention (OVPI), treats safety as something built through relationships, resources, and opportunities. We improve community safety by integrating prevention and intervention and coordinated partnerships to address the root causes of violence through a public health approach.

About Us:

Created in 2025 by Mayor and Council, the Office of Violence Prevention and Intervention (OVPI) leads data-informed, community-centered strategy to reduce violence by addressing root causes and promoting healing across Tucson. We work alongside residents, community-based organizations, and system partners to create safer, more resilient neighborhoods and communities.

Our Strategy:

Direct outreach, community building, resource connection to services, community-led programming, leadership development, neighborhood action, community beautification, violence interruption, coordinated safety planning, community events.

Programs:

Community Safety Leadership Institute, Youth Violence Prevention Summer Institute, Youth Violence Reduction Summit, VIVA Back to School Resource Fairs, and Neighborhood Beautification Projects and Cleanups.

Dashboard:

Coming soon!