Office Of Violence Prevention and Trama Recovery
The Office of Violence Prevention andTrauma Recovery was created in 2020 as part of Mayor Ras J. Baraka’s mission to reimagine public Safety. OVPTR addresses violent crime and trauma by providing improved access to social services, intervention programs and approaching violence as a public health matter.
“I am committed to continuing those efforts and addressing the harms of the past with compassion and healing that will allow Newark to grow as a place where families and communities thrive.”
— Mayor Ras J. Baraka
Empathy and integrity are key requirements of any member of OVPTR.
Duly trained in Trauma, Trust, Conflict, and Crisis Intervention to better serve communities and coordinate services with law enforcement.
Compassion
We aspire to relieve suffering through open-hearted and holistic engagements.
Community
We empower our residents to take part in restorative justice, and contributors to the well-being and health of the community.
Caring
We commit to being consistently equitable, healing safe spaces in our city through innovative and effective strategies.
Collaborations
Fostering synergy and collaborations with stakeholders, businesses, government, and universities to address the root of shared trauma in the City of Newark. Establishing the center as a national think tank on Violent Crime Reduction and Trauma Healing.
