Survivors / Victims of Crime & Violence

Portland Events Shed Light on Human Trafficking

July 12, 2010
July is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and there are a number of events in the Portland area to shed light on this form of modern slavery.

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Is "Secure Communities" Living up to its Name?

June 16, 2010
Arizona's SB 1070 has sparked rallies and debate over the collaboration between ICE and local police. While it has the goal of deporting undocumented workers, this partnership can have a chilling effect on domestic violence survivors (Public News Service).

Is "Secure Communities" Program Living Up to its Name?

Oregonian Highlights Restorative Justice Program

June 1, 2010
The Oregonian hosted a live chat with writer and restorative justice advocate Naseem Rakha about the Department of Corrections' Facilitated Dialogue program. Check out what Oregonians had to say about this innovative program.

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"Dan Rather Reports" Takes on Portland Sex Trafficking

May 18, 2010
On Tues, May 18, at 8 pm, "Dan Rathers Reports" will focus on underage sex trafficking in Portland. (The Oregonian)

'Dan Rather Reports' takes on Portland underage sex-trafficking

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    • Securing Affordable Housing is a Challenge for Many Oregonians

    April 27, 2010
    In Oregon, an estimated 45% of renters don't earn enough to afford a 2 bedroom unit at fair market rent. This has serious implications for domestic violence survivors trying to secure safe, stable housing.

    This year, Oregon is the 26th most expensive state in the nation for renters.

    Embracing a Holistic Vision for Change

    April 23, 2010
    PSJ has a vision for change that appropriately supports the interests of all our constituencies: groups often thought of as oppositional – survivors of crime and people convicted of crime. In this article we share how we came to embrace the holistic approach to building community safety.

    Article by Kerry Naughton and David Rogers

    Looking Back, Moving Forward (JM-Spring 2010)

    April 23, 2010
    This issue we are Looking Back at where we've been as an organization and exploring the road ahead as we are Moving Forward.

    In this issue:

    2010 National Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation

    April 15, 2010
    President Barack Obama urges everyone to learn more about sexual assault, reach out to survivors, and work to prevent more of this type of crime (The White House).

    National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, 2010

    April 2, 2010
    The White House
    Office of the Press Secretary

     

    Domestic Violence in OR: Needs Increase, Donations Drop

    March 11, 2010
    In a single day, almost 600 Oregonians were in emergency shelters or transitional housing, 700+ received other types of services, & 458 hotline calls were answered. The most sobering statistic, however, may be that 277 people did not get the help they asked for due to a lack of staff and money.

    March 11, 2010

    Domestic Violence in OR: Needs Increase, Donations Drop

    1,312 Oregon DV Survivors Served in 1 Day

    March 9, 2010
    A 24-hour snapshot of domestic violence services in Oregon highlights the life-saving advocacy of domestic violence programs--and the consequences of a lack of funding.

    A 24-Hour Census of Domestic Violence Shelters and Services found that 1,312 survivors of domestic viole

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