Victims' Services/Services for Survivors

PSJ is taking no position on these measures or any other ballot measure in the May election. Our focus right now is on defeating Mannix’s Mandatory Minimum Measure in November.

Strengthening Services for Crime Survivors - A policy priority of ours was to work with anti-violence advocates from across the state to increase funding for the Oregon Domestic and Sexual Violence Services (ODSVS) Fund.

2007 was by far the most successful legislative session we’ve had since our inception in 1999.

Partnership for Safety works in Salem to secure new legislation that brings a more balance approach to public safety.

In Oregon approximately 18 people die every year due to domestic violence. Last year over 8,000 women, many with children, could not access domestic violence shelters to escape abusive homes.  While the Ways and Means Committee did increase some funding for services, the Oregon Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Fund (ODSVS) through the Department of Justice budget is still $3 million dollars short of ensuring adequate services throughout Oregon.