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East Multnomah outreach program outlines youth-violence prevention work in Wood Village
Summary
Presenters from the East Multnomah Outreach Prevention and Intervention Program (eMOPI) described prevention and intervention services, partnerships with local schools and community organizations, and said state funding in place through June 30, 2027. Council asked about referrals and metrics.
Marcel Frasier, a presenter with the East Multnomah Outreach Prevention and Intervention Program (eMOPI), told the Wood Village City Council the program aims to reduce youth violence by combining early intervention, community-focused outreach and youth-development supports. "My name is Marcel Frasier," he said as he introduced eMOPI and its mission to council.
Imans, a colleague and co-presenter, described the program's structure and partnerships across East County, including work in Fairview, Wood Village, Troutdale and Gresham. "eMOPI stands for the East Multnomah Outreach Prevention and Intervention Program," Imans said, describing three prongs: preventing and reducing violence, enhancing community safety, and supporting youth development. The presentation listed partner organizations such as Latino Network, Reclaiming Futures, New Avenues for Youth and school partners including MESD and Reynolds.
Council members asked about measurable outcomes and referrals. The presenters said the program's target metric is a 10% year-over-year reduction in gun violence, but acknowledged that eMOPI has not yet met that target in its first year. Imans told the council the program has state funding "for this current biennium until 06/30/2027," and described services including intensive case management (up to 18 months per client), relocation assistance for higher-risk youth, and paid summer internships for roughly 40 youth in a pilot with Reynolds.
On referrals, the presenters said many come through schools and the sheriff's office; the sheriff's office also brings referrals biweekly, including some Wood Village residents. Council members and presenters discussed volunteer support, mock-interview programs in local high schools and the possibility of expanding local referral capacity. The presenters invited the council to refer residents by contacting eMOPI staff directly.
The presentation closed with appreciation for council support and an offer to share anecdotal success stories and quarterly reports with the city. The council thanked the presenters and offered continued support for outreach and referral connections.
