East Multnomah outreach program briefs Troutdale council on youth-violence prevention work
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Summary
State-funded East Multnomah Outreach Prevention and Intervention (EMOP) staff updated the Troutdale City Council on programs aimed at preventing youth violence across East County, listing partners, services and reporting 75 referrals to intensive case managers since March 2025.
Troutdale — Staff from the East Multnomah Outreach Prevention and Intervention Program (EMOP) briefed the Troutdale City Council on Nov. 18 about efforts to prevent youth violence and support at-risk young people across East County.
Presenters Marcel Frazier and Eman Gassemi described EMOP as a state-legislative–sponsored program that focuses on early intervention, enhancing community safety and youth-development pathways. The program’s service area includes Fairview, Wood Village, Troutdale, Gresham and unincorporated Multnomah County.
"We focus on helping young people stay engaged, supported, and on track toward success," Gassemi said, describing EMOP’s three core areas: intensive case management for highest-need youth, wraparound family services and pro-social activities such as mentorship and internships.
Frazier outlined partner organizations and services that provide direct and indirect support: Latino Network, Reclaiming Futures, IMOPI (justice-involved youth services), We Belong PDX, Esoga (esports programming) and Day 1 Tech (STEM training). EMOP also works with local school districts for referrals, including Reynolds, Gresham Barlow and Centennial.
Since launching a local "ceasefire" strategy in March 2025, the presenters said, EMOP has referred 75 high-risk individuals to intensive case-management partners for up to 18 months of services designed to reduce violence risk and provide life supports.
Councilors asked about funding and partnerships. The presenters said EMOP is primarily state-funded and that a county funding request had been amended out of the most recent package; they said they have pursued county funding but the program currently relies on state investment and partner contributions.
The presentation concluded with a request that the council help publicize services and partner opportunities; presenters offered to answer follow-up questions and coordinate with city staff.
Outcome: Informational presentation; no formal action requested or taken.
