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Division of Safe Neighborhoods

Implementing strategies and initiatives to prevent, reduce, and end violence in Philadelphia.

Division of Safe Neighborhoods

What we do

The Division of Safe Neighborhoods implements strategies and initiatives to prevent, reduce, and end violence in Philadelphia. Our division is particularly focused on addressing gun violence.

We work to create safer communities by:

  • Promoting violence prevention citywide – partnering with law enforcement, City agencies, and the community to develop and implement Gun Violence Intervention (GVI) strategies;
  • Investing in what works – using data and research to inform our investments in violence prevention; and
  • Strengthening communities – mobilizing supports and providing positive alternatives in communities to help boost resilience among residents impacted by violence.

We support these programs:

  • Community Crisis Intervention Program (CCIP)
  • Violence Prevention Partnership
  • Group Violence Intervention (GVI)
  • Group Violence Intervention – Juvenile (GVI-J)
  • Rapid Response Team
  • Pushing Progress Philly (P3)
  • Incarcerated Community Crisis Intervention Program (ICCIP)

Connect

Address
1425 Arch St.
4th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Email ovpinfo@phila.gov
Phone

Events

  • Jun
    8
    Kensington Wellness Support Center Ribbon-Cutting & Open House
    12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    265 E Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA

    Kensington Wellness Support Center Ribbon-Cutting & Open House

    June 8, 2026
    12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, 3 hours
    265 E Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
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  • Jun
    11
    OPS Division of Reentry & the Mayor's Office of BME Present: Parenting Action Network (PAN) Parenting Skills Group
    11:00 am to 1:00 pm
    Central, Reentry Hub, 1425 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA

    OPS Division of Reentry & the Mayor's Office of BME Present: Parenting Action Network (PAN) Parenting Skills Group

    June 11, 2026
    11:00 am to 1:00 pm, 2 hours
    Central, Reentry Hub, 1425 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
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    Next session begins June 4th and runs for 8 weeks in person. Topics include: effective communication, trauma & self-care, alternatives to physical discipline, discipline vs. punishment, and more. For more information or to register: scan the QR code on the flyer, click the link, or contact Khalil Morrison khalil.morrison@phila.gov.
  • Jun
    12
    Division of Reentry Gateway2Success Graduation
    11:00 am to 12:00 pm
    Ritter Hall Annex, 1301 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA

    Division of Reentry Gateway2Success Graduation

    June 12, 2026
    11:00 am to 12:00 pm, 1 hour
    Ritter Hall Annex, 1301 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA
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    OPS Division of Reentry will host the G2S graduation for the program's last four workforce development cohorts.  G2S is a 3-week workforce readiness and soft skills training program to prepare justice-impacted individuals for long-term career success.

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