Partnership for Safety & Justice

This is what system design does: it defines outcomes. A system built on quotas and surveillance will reward volume — not safety.

When systems are built around quotas, they prioritize volume over fairness, accuracy, and community well-being. Public safety should never be measured by how many people are arrested.

Court testimony reveals that ICE enforcement in Oregon has been driven by arrest quotas. english.elpais.com/usa/2026-03-13…

The Family Preservation Project hosted the annual Day of Empathy. Families gathered to celebrate the Bill of Rights for Children of Incarcerated Parents, a law to codify protections for children during their parents’ incarceration. streetroots.org/news-stories/2…

Because the criminal justice system focuses strictly on prosecution, it offers survivors very few paths to healing and accountability. Check out the Council on Criminal Justice’s webinar, "From Victim to Defendant: The Rise of Survivor Justice Laws."events.zoom.us/ev/AoHtW8VHUC0…

With nearly a $1 billion budget deficit, we knew that this was going to a tough year, but with your support, we fought for our values. Read now: safetyandjustice.org/2026wrapup/.

For families with loved ones incarcerated or who are survivors of crime, the holidays can feel especially heavy. The Prison Journalism Project recently highlighted the voices of incarcerated folks and staff during this time of the year. prisonjournalismproject.org/2025/12/15/wha…

Thank you to Mult. Co. for doubling down on sanctuary protections and funding immigrant legal aid to keep families together, uphold due process, and reject fear-based policies. #pdx #safety #community oregonlive.com/politics/2025/…

At Partnership for Safety and Justice, we believe victims need a system that connects them to healthcare, mental health support, and safe, stable housing — without forcing them through the criminal justice system after harm. Join the movement at safetyandjustice.org/join/.

The City of Gresham proves that stable housing is the key to public safety. With a 74% reduction in its unsheltered population over the last decade, the city provides case management and housing stability, while ensuring long-term success. kptv.com/2025/11/12/sma…

Public safety means keeping families together. Family separation is deeply damaging; for a child, losing their parent in an instant is terrifying. For the parent, it’s a shattering loss that simply no policy can justify. This isn’t safety. nytimes.com/2025/12/04/nyr…

Crime survivors deserve meaningful accountability, but their needs are often overlooked by lengthy prison sentences. Here's why we're urging for a public safety system rooted in healing, accountability, and restoration: vera.org/news/listen-to…

Clackamas County’s new 24/7 Crisis Stabilization Center in Milwaukie connects people experiencing a mental health crisis to treatment and wraparound services — offering alternatives to jails and emergency rooms. lakeoswegoreview.com/2025/11/05/cla…

If you see a Street Roots vendor, please pick up a copy! 💌 Read the early impacts of #Portland's new “camping” ban. PSJ's Executive Director Andy Ko emphasizes the harm of criminalizing #homelessness and #poverty. streetroots.org/news/2025/11/1…

When people most impacted by policy decisions have a seat at the table, we can build public safety systems that truly work for our communities. Take action at safetyandjustice.org/expandcare/.

Portland’s new camping ban pushes people in crisis further into harm. We deserve a public safety system that expands deflection and connects people to housing, treatment, and wraparound services instead of punishment. opb.org/article/2025/1…

Urge Portland City and County leaders to take two simple steps: 1️⃣ Expand deflection eligibility 2️⃣ Connect people from deflection into housing and recovery Act now at safetyandjustice.org/expandcare/.

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Portland is facing rising costs, benefit cuts, and a new camping ban. We need to connect people in crisis to housing, treatment, and stability. Urge city leaders to expand deflection criteria so that more people can access services – including housing. safetyandjustice.org/expandcare/

As Portland’s camping ban takes effect November 1, Partnership for Safety and Justice (PSJ) is urging City and County leaders to rise to the moment by bringing the city together around practical, compassionate solutions that work. portlandmercury.com/news/2025/10/3…