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FBI Updates Definiton of Rape
“This sends a powerful message that ... rape is rape,’’ said Susan B. Carbon, director of the Justice Department’s Office on Violence Against Women. “And it’s rape even if you’re a man; it’s rape even if you are raped with an object and even if you were too drunk to consent." (Washington Post)
New Survey Exposes Violence Against Women Epidemic
Violence against women in the US is at epidemic proportions. Nearly 1 in 5 women surveyed had survived rape or attempted rape; 1 in 4 had survived domestic violence; and 1 in 6 had survived stalking.
Domestic Violence Advocate Says Public Safety System Out of Balance
More money should be spent on crime prevention and intervention, and less on locking people up. PSJ and director of Portland Women's Crisis Line agree that too much money is being spent on corrections, leaving victims services and other smart public safety solutions underfunded.
Opening Doors to Safety and Support: Domestic Violence and Child Welfare Collaboration
At Partnership for Safety and Justice, we advocate for crime victims and survivors to have access to services that provide safety and help survivors rebuild their lives. But what happens when those adult survivors have children who have witnessed the violence?
Taking Charge of the Holidays as a Crime Survivor
PSJ wishes for a hopeful and happy season for all. We've put together this article of tips and resources for crime survivors on managing the holidays.
Gov. John Kitzhaber stops executions in Oregon, calls system 'compromised and inequitable'
Gov. John Kitzhaber announced today (November 22, 2011) he will not allow the execution of Gary Haugen -- or any death row inmate -- to take place while he is in office. The death penalty is morally wrong and unjustly administered, Kitzhaber said.
Hagan Introduces the Violence Against Women Health Initiative
Senator Hagan is leading the effort to see that domestic and sexual violence is treated as a health care problem. The Violence Against Women Health Initiative will raise awareness of domestic violence for health care providers, allowing them to better assess and treat survivors of domestic violence.
Candlelight Vigil Gives Powerful Message: Nobody Should Die For Love
35 Oregonians lost their lives to domestic violence in 2010, and almost one-third of Oregon women have experienced it. A candlelight vigil in Dawson Park brought the community together to memorialize the dead and to stop domestic violence.
Arnie Green Left Legacy of Advocacy
Arnie Green, a strong advocate for survivors of domestic and sexual violence and one of the champions of the Oregon Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Fund, passed away Oct 4. His legacy is remembered in Southern Oregon and throughout the State. (Medford Mail Tribune)