Dear Coalition members, partners, and supporters: After intentional conversations held with our staff, board, and community, it is with great sadness that we inform you of our cancellation of this year’s annual conference. We appreciate your patience as we navigate the uncertainty of this time. While the ban on large gatherings in Oregon may be lifted in September, we … Read more
Dear Coalition members, partners, and supporters: We’re seeking workshop proposals for our 2020 Conference! You are invited to envision what “Collective Liberation: Remember Our Roots, Grow Our Future!” means to you. Workshop focuses include: Flourish in Advocacy Equity and Community Change across Systems Liberatory Prevention Sustainable Leadership and Thriving Organizations Please submit your proposal before 5:00pm on Wednesday, May 27th. 2020 Annual Conference Instructions & … Read more
The Oregon Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence (OCADSV) and the Oregon Attorney General’s Sexual Assault Task Force (AGSATF) are thrilled for you to engage with us this April for Sexual Assault ACTION Month (SAAM)! Calendar of events/actions Want us to help publicize your action? Fill out and submit this form; we’ll post it here, in our digest, and on … Read more
July 2020 Update: The Oregon Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence and the Oregon Attorney General’s Sexual Assault Task Force continue to re-evaluate our recommendation on suspending in-person hospital advocacy services. As the pandemic continues to evolve, three things are clear: First, the effects of COVID-19 on how we interact with people will be long-lasting. … Read more
7/27/2020 UPDATE: We are still working remotely. 3/26/2020 UPDATE: We are working remote until Governor Brown lifts the order on Stay Home, Save Lives. Dear member programs, community members, and partners, We admire the ways our community has been able to respond to the uncertainties of the novel COVID-19. As part of our core value … Read more
We’re hiring for two positions at the Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence! Executive Administrative Assistant Director of Capacity and Programing
What is your most memorable story serving members of dv/sa? What was memorable about it? Rewarding, challenging, inspiring? Over several years DVS worked with an elderly survivor who was repeatedly abused by her husband. We provided shelter and support many times. As is the case with so many survivors, she returned again and again … Read more
What are you excited about and proud of with your organization? What are some goals you hope to achieve? Education is the key to ending domestic and sexual violence within our community. Community awareness, social accountability and change all stem from education. Marta’s House is committed to making sure that our community has access to … Read more
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is a busy time for community-based domestic/sexual violence (DV/SA) organizations/programs. Staff of these organizations work tirelessly to hold events that increase awareness and understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence, advertise and explain their advocacy services, and raise funds to continue to provide services throughout the year. When I worked … Read more
This October, for Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), we are pleased to announce our campaign of Spark Hope Ignite a Movement! Historically and currently we are in a time when survivors are breaking their silence, they are breaking their isolation and demanding change. Collectively, we need a clear message about the impact of domestic violence … Read more