Operation Weed and Seed
Operation Weed and Seed is a strategy within the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs
that incorporates community-based initiatives. It is an innovative and comprehensive multi-agency approach
to law enforcement, crime prevention, and community revitalization.
Operation Weed and Seed initiative "weeds out" undesirable elements such as violent crime, gang activity, drug
use, and drug trafficking in a targeted area of the community. The program then "seeds" the area by restoring
those neighborhoods through a variety of social and economic revitalization activities.
Mission
Through the Weed and Seed Strategy, the community of Woodburn hopes to:
- Identify gaps in services that are essential to successful re-entry to the community after incarceration.
- More effectively identify the children and youth who have the highest level of risk factors that push them
into gangs; including but not limited to:
- Family Factors
- Peer Groups
- Social Deficits
- Lack of Family Opportunities
- School Problems
- Juvenile Delinquency
- Enhance the capacity of the community to provide preventative programming for children and youth.
- Enhance the economic viability of the community through sustainable employment.
- Enhance the law enforcement capabilities in regard to violent gang and drug activities.
Woodburn Weed and Seed
Woodburn Weed and Seed uses a strategy that combines four specific components:
- Community Policing
- Law Enforcement
- Preventative Intervention
- Neighborhood Restoration
If you would like more information regarding this program, you can call Michele Roberts, Weed and Seed Program Coordinator, at
503-982-5256 or send her an e-mail to:
michele.roberts@ci.woodburn.or.us
Get Involved!
Weed and Seed is a community-based strategy. The Woodburn Weed and Seed Steering Committee makes all
decisions in the direction of the strategy including budgets, projects, and staff. The Committee is comprised of members of agencies
civic, governmental, business organizations, and residents of Woodburn. The Committee is resident-driven and residents must make up
at least 25% of Committee membership.
We are currently seeking residents interested in applying to be part of the Steering Committee. Click on the "Application" link
to download an application. There is a short application process and an attendance commitment to become a member.
Come and use your voice and talents to make a positive difference in your community!
Weed and Seed Steering Committee Application
Woodburn Weed and Seed Program Steering Committee Member Application (Adobe Reader Format)
Woodburn Weed and Seed Program Steering Committee Member Application (Microsoft Word Format)
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Other Woodburn Weed and Seed Information
Important Links
National Weed and Seed Strategy