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Domestic Violence Solutions
No one deserves to be abused. If you are trapped in an abusive relationship, either as victim or abuser, there are ways out.
Bradley-Angle House
24-hour Crisis Line: 503-281-2442 (Spanish or English)
Community Support Groups: 503-232-7805 ext.2 (Spanish or English)
Healing Roots Center (especially for African and African American survivors): 503-595-9591
Sexual & Gender Minority Services: 503-232-7805 ext.3
Volunteer Program: 503-282-9940
In-Kind Donations: 503-546-8858
Fundraising Gifts: 503-238-1672 (Spanish or English)
Administration: 503-232-1528
Raphael House of Portland
24-hour Crisis Line: 503-222-6222
Other Community Domestic Violence Resources click here.
What is the DVS Committee?
- The Domestic Violence Solutions Committee of the Rotary Club of Portland is dedicated to:
- 1. Raising community awareness of the extent, seriousness, and cost of domestic violence in Portland, Oregon, and the United States.
- 2. Providing support and resources to agencies serving victims and perpetrators of domestic violence.
- 3. Working to prevent domestic violence.
So what have we done?
- Some of the accomplishments of the committee include:
- 1. Designing, producing, and distributing a Domestic Violence Resource Kit for Portland area employers.
- 2. Collecting used cell phones for use by victims of Domestic Violence in emergencies. They can be used to call 911 even without a cell phone account. Surplus phones are sold for parts, with the proceeds going to women’s shelters.
- 3. Refurbished, cleaned, and equipped various shelters.
- 4. Sponsored presentations on domestic violence to the Rotary Club of Portland and spoken to other area clubs to heighten awareness of the problem.
What is next?
- 1. Continue working with shelters for victims of domestic violence and collecting cell phones.
- 2. Install billboards in Multnomah County to bring the problem of domestic violence to everyone’s attention. The message, conveyed in an attention-grabbing way, is “Think about it! Break the silence about Domestic Violence.” We are doing this project in cooperation with Philip Burnett Photography and two shelters, Bradley Angle House and Raphael House.
What can you do?
- 1. If you are experiencing Domestic Violence in your home or workplace, Click on the referral link to find out how to get help.
- 2. If you want to volunteer or financially support efforts at these shelters, click on the referral link to find out more about these organizations.
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