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Survivors of domestic violence are not alone.
Domestic violence is a public health, law enforcement, legal system, child abuse and financial crisis. Those that experience domestic violence in Clackamas County have a variety of services available to them. These agencies and programs work together to decrease the trauma related to accessing services. In particular, the county is fortunate to have A Safe Place Family Justice Center available for survivors and their children.
Domestic Violence Services in Clackamas County
| A Safe Place Family Justice Center Founded in 2013, A Safe Place Family Justice Center is based on best practices in the field of domestic violence. The Center provides a trauma-informed, coordinated and collaborative system to support survivors of family violence. Behind its doors, multiple organizations are available to respond to the needs of survivors, reducing the necessity of victims to seek services at multiple sites throughout the county. | 503-655-8600 256 Warner Milne Road Oregon City, OR 97045 map |
| Clackamas Women's Services Clackamas Women’s Services (CWS) provides services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, dating violence, and stalking. CWS utilizes trauma-informed care, rapid re-housing, a confidential/emergency shelter that utilizes a unique Village Model approach, a Legal Empowerment Accelerator Program (LEAP). | 888-654-2288 24 hours crisis and support line Located within A Safe Place, 256 Warner Milne Road Oregon City, OR 97045 map |
| Casa Esperanza Casa Esperanza is a culturally-specific (Latinx), trauma-informed home that provides free, temporary housing, case coordination and advocacy for women and minor children affected by domestic violence. Participants in the shelter work with an advocate to remove barriers to service, receive recovery support and develop a plan for their future including housing, employment and other needs. | 503-974-9882 6200 SE King Road Portland, Oregon 97222 map |
| El Programa Hispano Catolico – UNICA UNICA is the domestic and sexual violence branch of El Program Hispano Catolico. UNICA’s goal is to provide support, advocacy and opportunity for self-empowerment, enabling survivors to exercise free and informed life choices. | 503-232-4448 24/7 Always free and confidential. Gresham, Oregon. Closed to walk-ins |
| Victim Assistance Program The mission of the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Victim Assistance Program is to involve crime victims and the community in a process that helps to diminish the devastating impact of crime. Oregon Law assures that victims have rights in a criminal case; some rights are automatic while others have to be requested. The Victim Assistance Program uses staff as well as trained volunteers to meet the needs of crime victims. | 503-655-8616 707 Main St. Suite 201 Oregon City, OR 97045 map |
Domestic Violence Response
The county employs a full-time Domestic Violence Systems Coordinator through the Health Housing & Human Services/Children, Family & Community Connections Division. The role of this position is to provide support, coordination and consultation to the community response to domestic violence. The coordinator is located at A Safe Place Family Justice Center in Oregon City.
Domestic Violence Definition and Statistics
Domestic violence is a public health emergency, affecting millions of Americans each year.
Domestic Violence: a pattern of coercive behavior used to gain/maintain power and control over another in an intimate relationship; this can include physical, stalking, sexual, financial, verbal, emotional, and spiritual abuse.
- 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience physical violence by an intimate partner in their adulthoods — this equates to 10 million people every year
- It affects people of all races, ages, socio-economic statuses and educational backgrounds
- 15% of all violent crime involves an intimate partner
- 20,000 calls are made daily to domestic violence hotlines nationwide
