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Get Help for Domestic Violence
The Portland Women's Crisis Line provides assistance for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in the tri-county area. Information on domestic violence and sexual assault information are offered, as well as safety planning, shelter referrals, peer support, and hospital advocacy for sexual assault survivors. The crisis line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 503-235-5333 or 888-235-5333.
Clackamas Women's Services’ crisis line provides a trained, compassionate, and nonjudgmental advocate 24 hours a day for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. All forms of abuse are serious, whether it is emotional, financial, sexual or physical. Community support groups are forming now for women, children and teens. Information on safety, shelter, community support groups, parenting support, and advocacy is available at 1-800-654-2288.
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon's Russian Oregon Social Services (ROSS) provides domestic violence services to the Russian-speaking community. Domestic violence is traditionally considered a family matter in the former Soviet Union. As a result, many victims don’t understand their rights, which are protected by laws in the United States. At the same time, abusers do not understand that their behavior is a crime. ROSS provides assistance to victims of domestic violence, and offers cross-cultural education to various law enforcement, legal, and other professional services. For more information, call ROSS at 503-777-3437 or e-mail ross@emoregon.org.
Catholic Charities’ El Programa Hispano helps victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through Project UNICA (Un Nuevo Inicio para Concluir el Abuso). Project UNICA serves a wide geographic base 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through Línea UNICA. Project UNICA’s bilingual and bicultural staff provide case management, crisis intervention, information and referral, general advocacy, community education, support groups in Spanish and general supportive services to Latino survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and their families. Call 503-232-4448 or toll-free 888-232-4448.
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