admin 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
The coalition board of directors and staff are extremely proud to announce that Vanessa Timmons, our executive director, is the recipient of the 2017 Diane Reese Excellence in Advocacy in the Movement—D.R.E.A.M.—Award from the National Network to End Domestic Violence. This award seeks to recognize one who encapsulates and perpetuates Ms. Reese’s profound and transcendent … Read more
The feeling of jubilation around our office was palpable when we first learned that the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) had accepted our nomination of Brenda Tracy for the Visionary Voice Award. Since coming forward publicly in 2014 as a survivor of a brutal gang-rape, Brenda has been a force of nature. She has traveled to numerous … Read more