Hello all, and welcome to April!
We are excited to share with you OCADSV’s theme for 2025:
This will be our theme for the whole year, as we reinvigorate Coalition work for a new era.
For many, Spring brings with it the energy of renewal, and the optimism of new ideas. As we developed our theme for this year, we thought about what is needed to sustain us – not only as an individual but as communities, as the sexual and domestic violence field is filled with vast experiences and perspectives. How do we tap into each of our histories, our values, our care for one another, and use our collective strength to stand together and face new challenges before us?
Join us as we put our heads and hearts together in 2025 – to coordinate our efforts to maintain effective service and support networks for all survivors, especially the most marginalized, and to build a culture where we can stand together with resolute resistance to the idea that violence is inevitable.
With gratitude and solidarity,
OCADSV Staff
Click here for the Governor’s 2025 SAAM Proclamation
In the coming week, also keep your eye out for the first episode of OCADSV’s new podcast: The Common Ground, where guests from the Sexual Assault Resource Center, Community Works, and Sexual Assault Support Services share about what their organizations have planned for SAAM, how they have seen their communities involved in SAAM, and how they have noticed the community’s excitement shift over the years.
Didn’t make it to our 3/26 Joint SAAM/CAPM Launch with Oregon SATF? Check out the featured programs, speakers and resources: