Legislation and Policy - Victim Related

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)

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.

Some "Smart on Crime" Reforms that are Working

December 7, 2011
Necessitated by harsh economic times and encouraged by declines in crime rates, a number of states have made significant strides in reducing the number of people in prisons and jails and cutting spending while maintaining public safety.

Article by Denise Welch

Arnie Green Left Legacy of Advocacy

October 25, 2011
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)

Arnie Green left legacy of advocacy

Considerable Common Ground: Collaborating to Create Safety

September 23, 2011
Crime Victims and Survivors want to ensure that what happened to them does not happen to another. We discuss the opposition of Measure 73 and what PSJ brought forth to the legislative session in support of Alternative ways to increase public safety.

Article by Kerry Naughton

Oregon's 2011 Legislative Session Wrap-Up

September 19, 2011
In early 2011 we participated in the Legislation Sessions. We had VICTORY'S : HB 2707, ODSVS, HEAL Oregon help maintain funding for Addiction Treatment, and HB 2650: Addiction & Mental Health Workers w/Conviction histories return to work

Drug War / 2011 Legislative Session Wrap-Up

September 12, 2011
In this issue we report on the 2011 Legislative Session & the changing political landscape around public safety & criminal justice issues in OR. There's an overview of our Measure 11 and youth report, an exploration of the failed war on drugs and a story on collaborating to create safety.

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Crime Victims and Victim Advocates Support Sentencing Reform

July 20, 2011
Three recent opinion pieces by victims and victim advocates support sentencing reform. "We need to get the best return on investment for our public safety spending - “one size fits all” sentences don’t deliver. We are victims’ advocates, and agree we need smart sentencing reform." (Oregonian)

Crime Victims Urge: Services Not Sentences

July 10, 2011
PSJ and several crime victims and victim advocates gathered at the state capitol on May 31 at a press conference to ask for a different approach to public safety spending. The message delivered was clear: crime victims have not been served well by Oregon's ever-increasing prison spending. (KTVZ)

From KTVZ.COM News Sources

Domestic violence killings on rise - Battered women may be sticking it out as shelters turn them away

June 2, 2011
Domestic violence is on the rise, yet thousands of Oregonians are unable to leave their abusive home because there is no emergency housing available. (Portland Tribune)
The Portland Tribune, Jun 2, 2011,

Jason lives alone now, paying rent

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