Programs and initiatives

Learn about City programs and efforts to improve our City. Search by department or interest area to learn more.
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Residents and visitors walking around Open Streets in Uptown Minneapolis.

City of Minneapolis response to federal actions

Learn about the impact of current federal actions and how the City is responding.
Volunteers

Approach to prevent violence

The City works to reduce violence through prevention, intervention and healing.
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Group Violence Intervention

We work to address gun violence and homicide associated with groups and gangs.
MinneapolUS is a street outreach team led by the Minneapolis Office of Violence Prevention

MinneapolUS

Our violence interrupters identify and calm conflicts that may lead to serious violence.
One person seated comforting and supporting another person seated across from them

Next Step

We partner with hospitals to support victims of violent injury.
people in classroom attending violence prevention training

Inspiring Youth

We mentor and support 10- to 17-year-olds facing risk factors for violence.
Five high school students walking abreast on a sidewalk

Youth Connection Center

This resource can help prevent youth from becoming victims of violence.
Students at tables listening to instructor.

Blueprint Approved Institute

We train and fund people and small organizations working to prevent violence.
A friendly safety ambassador smiling at a community member. Photo courtesy of Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District (DID).

Community Safety Ambassadors

We work to keep our communities safe and vibrant.
Blueprint Approved Institute members participate in a learning session.

Violence prevention services program

We work with trusted community organizations to help prevent violence.
Bus lane along East Lake Street

Resilience Center

We are serving all community members to find support after the Sept. 15 mass shooting on Lake Street.
Person biking down East Lake Street

Lake Street Safety Center

We have opened a temporary safety center on East Lake Street in Minneapolis.
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