Crime Survivors

FBI Updates Definiton of Rape

January 6, 2012
“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)

Support Stalking Survivors Throughout January

January 4, 2012
January is Stalking Awareness Month, a time to raise the public’s consciousness about the prevalence and effects of stalking, and how to help stalking survivors rebuild their lives. Think stalking only happens to celebrities? You might be surprised to learn just how widespread stalking really is.

PSJ recognizes that stalking causes harm to people who are being stalked, their loved ones, and our communities.

Oregon Commission on Public Safety Issues Report

January 3, 2012
The Oregon Commission on Public Safety sent a report of its findings to the governor last week, saying that ballot measures instead of business principles have dominated prison sentencing in Oregon and that needs to change.

After months of gathering testimony and information, the Public Safety Commission delivered its report on the examination of Oregon's public safety system to the governor last week.

Why I Support Partnership for Safety and Justice

December 16, 2011
Long-time PSJ member Evelyn Hanks tells us why she is a member of PSJ. "PSJ is a membership organization that relies on the support of its members so they can advocate for programs and policies that create community safety without sacrificing justice. Please make a contribution today!"

Why I Support Partnership for Safety and Justice

My name is Evelyn Hanks.

New Survey Exposes Violence Against Women Epidemic

December 15, 2011
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.
The New York Times

New PSJ Publication Challenges False Choice between Crime Victims’ Needs and Corrections Reform

December 8, 2011
In a bold call to public safety stakeholders, Partnership for Safety and Justice is releasing a new publication, Moving Beyond Sides: The Power and Potential of a New Public Safety Policy Paradigm.

New PSJ Publication Challenges False Choice between Crime Victims’ Needs and Corrections Reform

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    • Domestic Violence Advocate Says Public Safety System Out of Balance

    December 8, 2011
    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

    December 7, 2011
    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?

    Article by Kerry Naughton

    Taking Charge of the Holidays as a Crime Survivor

    December 7, 2011
    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.

    Article by Denise Lehr

    Victim Advocates Call on Public Safety Commission to Consider Diversity of Victims’ Needs

    December 7, 2011
    On December 2, victim advocates testified in support of the Public Safety Commission’s mission to make Oregon’s public safety system more effective and cost-effective. Victim advocates called on the Commission to enact smart sentencing reform and reinvest some of the savings into victims’ services.

     

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