Vanessa Timmons, the Coalition’s executive director, was interviewed for an article in The Oregonian about a 2011 sexual assault case in Clackamas County. Vanessa Timmons, executive director of the Oregon Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence, a statewide advocacy group, said some women may feel comfortable speaking out given the current nationwide focus on rape, sexual … Read more
We’re seeking workshop proposals for our 2018 Conference! Please submit your proposal before 5:00pm on Friday, January 5th. Instructions [PDF] Workshop proposal form [PDF] Presenter application [PDF] Photo release form [PDF] Release of information form [PDF] Contact Jonathan Gates, Communications and Events Coordinator, with any questions regarding this application process.
By Choya Adkison-Stevens, OCADSV Equity & Inclusion Coordinator Note: this piece is the first in a series supporting advocates to work with survivors around sex, sexuality and sexual health. Future columns may discuss such topics as sexual trauma, sex work, reproductive coercion, kink, non-monogamy, and others. If you have question, ideas, or experiences you want to … Read more
By Trisha Elizarde-Miller, OCADSV Executive Administrative Assistant Trisha Fey Yoga, 200-hr RYT Service providers can often undergo vicarious trauma, which may happen after hearing survivors talk about their traumatic experiences. Even though the service provider may not be involved directly in the survivor’s trauma, they may feel the same effects of the trauma that is … Read more
By Meagan Schorr, OCADSV Sexual and Domestic Violence Program Coordinator This summer and fall we have been busy building an exciting new partnership with the Oregon Child Support Program. This partnership has allowed for the opportunity to train Child Support staff on domestic violence and inform policy changes that better support customers of the Child … Read more
Starting on November 23rd, buy paper doves at any Jacksons Food Stores location to support the Oregon Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence. Proceeds from the Give the Gift of Peace Campaign benefit our public policy and legislative efforts to increase and improve services for domestic violence survivors. Check out our infographic below to see … Read more
By Choya Adkison-Stevens, OCADSV Equity & Inclusion Coordinator Hey friends, Do you sometimes feel confused or overwhelmed by trying to keep up with evolving language and experiences regarding gender and sexuality? This article aims to provide some easy to understand information that will help ground our conversations about (and work to improve) gender-inclusive services. Note: … Read more
Respect is a cornerstone of healthy relationships. Respect is a famously powerful Aretha Franklin song. Respect is the root of resistance to violence. This October, for Domestic and Dating Violence Awareness Month, we are pleased to present our campaign theme: Respect survivors. Community is the foundation of healing. Domestic violence harms survivors and deeply affects … Read more
The Oregon Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence, in collaboration with the Oregon Health Authority, is pleased to announce that El Programa Hispano Católico – Project UNICA has been selected as the first-ever recipient of Prevention Through Liberation grant funding, effective October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018! Prevention Through Liberation-funded programs will receive support … Read more
The Oregon Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence is deeply saddened by the recent acts of violence perpetrated by white supremacists and their supporters in Charlottesville, Virginia. As an organization dedicated to ending violence and promoting social equity, we mourn the lives lost and injuries sustained while redoubling our efforts to support all survivors of … Read more