The Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence is a non-profit, feminist organization that was founded in 1978. The member programs that serve survivors of domestic and sexual violence in communities across the state comprise the core of the Coalition.
As an organization, the Coalition’s efforts have been directed toward providing training and technical assistance to local crisis centers and communities; engaging in systems advocacy; and supporting multi-disciplinary efforts to develop effective agency practices.
These activities promote the awareness of sexual assault and domestic violence, enhance systemic responses to victims and their families, and support innovative approaches to ending domestic and sexual violence.
1976
Restraining order bill passed
1977
Oregon became the first state to enact domestic violence mandatory arrest laws
1978
Oregon defined marital rape a crime
1978
OCADSV founded
1981
Marriage License Tax was passed by the Oregon Legislature, the result of a grassroots lobbying effort by OCADSV and the Women’s Rights Coalition
1984
Rape victim fund established by state health division
1988
US Surgeon General declared spousal abuse as the leading health hazard to women
1994
President Clinton signed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) into law
1998
Oregon makes domestic violence assault witnessed by a child a felony
2001
Oregon Domestic & Sexual Violence Services Fund (ODSVS) established
2003
Sexual Assault Victims’ Emergency Medical Response Fund created
2007
Passed HB 2153 Evidence Preservation Bill
2008
Sexual Assault Service Program funding authorized
2011
Passed SB 557 establishing Sexual Assault Response Teams (SARTs) throughout Oregon
2013
Sexual Abuse Protection Orders (SAPOs) made available
2015
Legally privileged communications conferred upon certified Oregon community-based and campus DV/SA advocates
2018
The Coalition celebrates 40 years of supporting survivors and advocates statewide.