“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
the Office Of Violence Prevention and Trauma Recovery
The Office of Violence Prevention and Trauma 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.
