admin A book can be a window to the world or a mirror into one’s self. Young Adult Literature, or YA Lit, consists of books with teen readers and teen topics in mind. These books have become so popular that it is customary for them to have their own bookstore and library sections. They allow readers to look out … Read more
The Oregon Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence (OCADSV) and the Oregon Attorney General’s Sexual Assault Task Force (AGSATF) invite you to take part in Oregon’s first official Teen Dating Violence Action Month this February. Across the state, young people have been organizing for years with dedicated community partners to address the pervasive violence that … Read more
By: Emily Fanjoy, Tillamook County Women’s Resource Center Healthy relationships promote overall health and well-being. Unsurprisingly, unhealthy and abusive relationships contribute to poor health. Though many healthcare providers and much of the general public assume that abusive relationships are defined by the presence of physical violence, research shows what advocates and survivors already know– that emotional … Read more
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By: Renee Kim, MSW, LCSW, OCADSV Equity and Access Coordinator In the world of domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy, there are plenty of opportunities for leadership and sometimes your job title matches and other times not, what is most important is that you feel valued and respected for the job you currently hold at … Read more
By: Vanessa Willard, OCADSV Database Project Coordinator We have crossed the finish line! We have reached totality! The Maple Leaf has landed! (Osnium is based in Canada) As of December 14th, 2018, I am writing to inform you that our database has is ready to roll out. The customizations have been edited, tested, and mapped … Read more
We’re seeking workshop proposals for our 2019 Conference! Please submit your proposal by 5:00pm on Friday, January 4th. Deadline extended to January 11th at 5:00pm! Instructions |LS|PDF|RS| Workshop proposal form |LS|PDF|RS| Presenter application |LS|PDF|RS| Photo release form |LS|PDF|RS| Release of information form |LS|PDF|RS| We will give additional consideration to proposals submitted before the original deadline (January … Read more
Hello Coalition members, My name is Hilary Ann Levine and I am an intern with OCADSV through the Master’s in Social Work (MSW) program at Portland State University. As a part of my internship, I am collecting feedback on and updating the Coalition’s online core advocacy training (learn.ocadsv.org). The training was introduced in late 2014, making … Read more
Starting on November 27th, 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.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month might be officially over, but domestic violence is a major issue in our communities all year long. Here are five things anyone and everyone can do to help: 5. Learn about the issues and warning signs The National Domestic Violence Hotline has an excellent list of warning signs to watch out … Read more