Clackamas Women's Services

Clackamas Women's Services A pathway forward for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

Clackamas Women's Services reaches out to a diverse group of women, children, men, and families affected by domestic and sexual violence. We provide the primary emergency shelter and 24 hour crisis line in Clackamas County, along with our Youth Education Program, Community Based Program including support groups and housing program, Rural Outreach, Legal Advocacy, and Community Education services.

Too often domestic violence survivors’ experiences are minimized. Too many survivors are met with doubt, invalidation, o...
10/06/2026

Too often domestic violence survivors’ experiences are minimized. Too many survivors are met with doubt, invalidation, or disbelief.

Survivors deserve better. We need to stand with survivors, always. Regardless of gender, of how long ago the abuse happened, or of how a survivor responded to the abuse--all survivors deserve safety, support & solidarity.

We stand with survivors when violence is minimized. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you can call our 24-hr Crisis & Support Line at 503-654-2288.


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Con demasiada frecuencia se minimizan las experiencias de las sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica. Demasiadas sobrevivientes se enfrentan a la duda, la invalidación o la incredulidad.

Las sobrevivientes merecen algo mejor. Debemos apoyar a las sobrevivientes, siempre. Independientemente del género, de cuánto tiempo haya pasado desde que ocurrió el abuso o de cómo haya reaccionado la sobreviviente ante el abuso, todas las sobrevivientes merecen seguridad, apoyo y solidaridad.

Nos solidarizamos con las sobrevivientes cuando se minimiza la violencia. Si tú o alguien que conoces está sufriendo violencia doméstica, puedes llamar a nuestra Línea de Crisis y Apoyo las 24 horas al 503-654-2288.

We were honored to have our Executive Director, Melissa Erlbaum, invited to participate in a panel at the Clackamas Coun...
10/04/2026

We were honored to have our Executive Director, Melissa Erlbaum, invited to participate in a panel at the Clackamas County Providers & Funders Forum. This forum brought together service providers and funders for an afternoon of connection, shared learning, and community.

Opportunities like these let us learn from one another on how we can all work collaboratively to better serve our community. We are grateful for spaces like these and look forward to future opportunities to continue the conversation, be in community and collaborate.

You can watch the forum here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHgcTxFfjiw
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Tuvimos el honor de que nuestra directora ejecutiva, Melissa Erlbaum, fuera invitada a participar en un panel en el Foro de Proveedores y Financiadores del Condado de Clackamas. Este foro reunió a proveedores de servicios y financiadores para una tarde de intercambio, aprendizaje compartido y sentido de comunidad.

Oportunidades como estas nos permiten aprender unos de otros sobre cómo podemos trabajar en colaboración para servir mejor a nuestra comunidad. Estamos agradecidos por espacios como este y esperamos con interés futuras oportunidades para continuar el diálogo, formar parte de la comunidad y colaborar.

Puedes ver el foro aquí: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHgcTxFfjiw

Clackamas County is working towards “the Gold Standard”, where agencies work collaboratively to ensure that survivors ar...
10/02/2026

Clackamas County is working towards “the Gold Standard”, where agencies work collaboratively to ensure that survivors are supported and believed as they move through the criminal justice system.

We are grateful to be in a county where we have so many partners who always are ready to come together to create the best possible response for survivors of domestic violence.

  has arrived! This year, we're building on the theme With Survivors, Always. This DVAM and beyond, survivors deserve ac...
10/02/2026

has arrived! This year, we're building on the theme With Survivors, Always. This DVAM and beyond, survivors deserve action. Survivors deserve their community to stand with them, how can you show your support for survivors in your life?

For DVAM, we have several things planned and the first one starts today! All month, the Oregon City Municipal Elevator will be lit in purple to honor DVAM. Drive by after dark to admire and find more information about services at the bottom of the elevator.


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¡Ya llegó el ! Este año, nos basamos en el tema «Con las sobrevivientes, siempre». Durante este Mes de Concientización sobre la Violencia Doméstica (DVAM) y más allá, las sobrevivientes merecen que se tomen medidas. Las sobrevivientes merecen que su comunidad las apoye; ¿cómo puedes mostrar tu apoyo a las sobrevivientes en tu vida?

Para el DVAM, tenemos varias actividades planeadas y ¡la primera comienza hoy! Durante todo el mes, el elevador municipal de Oregon City se iluminará de color púrpura en honor al DVAM. Pasa por ahí al anochecer para admirarlo y encontrar más información sobre los servicios en la parte inferior del elevador.

CWS and Clackamas Community College have a long history of working together! The original volunteers who ran the CWS cri...
09/30/2026

CWS and Clackamas Community College have a long history of working together! The original volunteers who ran the CWS crisis line were in partnership with CCC, and to this day we still collaborate! During the academic year, an advocate co-locates on campus to offer advocacy services like safety planning, resource navigation, emotional support and more to students and staff who have been impacted by domestic and sexual violence.

Throughout the year, CWS, the Associated Student Government and Title IX all come together to plan awareness raising programming to honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Sexual Assault Action Month. Together, we show survivors they are believed, cared for, and have support right on campus.

You can find out more about our programs on our website at www.cwsor.org

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¡CWS y Clackamas Community College tienen una larga trayectoria de colaboración! Los primeros voluntarios que operaban la línea de crisis de CWS trabajaban en colaboración con CCC, ¡y hasta el día de hoy seguimos colaborando! Durante el año académico, una defensora se instala en el campus para ofrecer servicios de apoyo, como planificación de seguridad, orientación sobre recursos, apoyo emocional y más, a los estudiantes y al personal que se han visto afectados por la violencia doméstica y sexual.

A lo largo del año, CWS, el Gobierno Estudiantil Asociado y el Título IX se unen para planificar programas de concientización con motivo del Mes de Concientización sobre la Violencia Doméstica y el Mes de Acción contra la Agresión Sexual. Juntos, les demostramos a las sobrevivientes que se les cree, que se les atiende y que cuentan con apoyo justo en el campus.

Puedes obtener más información sobre nuestros programas en nuestro sitio web: www.cwsor.org

We are hiring for several positions! Join a team of passionate individuals who are dedicated to breaking the isolation o...
09/29/2026

We are hiring for several positions! Join a team of passionate individuals who are dedicated to breaking the isolation of domestic and sexual violence. Our current open positions are for:

• Development Manager
• Grant Accountant
• DHS Advocate
• Sexual Assault Advocate
• Housing Case Manager
• Shelter Case Manager
• Latinx Youth Advocate
• Youth Services Relief Staff

Check out the job descriptions and apply at https://ats.rippling.com/clackamas-womens-services/jobs
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¡Estamos contratando para varios puestos! Únete a un equipo de personas apasionadas y comprometidas con acabar con el aislamiento que genera la violencia doméstica y sexual. Nuestros puestos vacantes actuales son:

• Gerente de Desarrollo
• Contador de subvenciones
• Defensor del DHS
• Defensor de víctimas de agresión sexual
• Gestor de casos de vivienda
• Gestor de casos de refugio
• Defensor de jóvenes latinx
• Personal de apoyo para servicios juveniles

Consulta las descripciones de los puestos y envía tu solicitud en https://ats.rippling.com/clackamas-womens-services/jobs

Tomorrow is our Support Your Neighbors event in Sandy! Please sign up today to  join us for this free workshop. You can ...
09/28/2026

Tomorrow is our Support Your Neighbors event in Sandy! Please sign up today to join us for this free workshop. You can expect to:

• learn about signs of an unhealthy or abusive relationship
• learn tips on talking to survivors in your life
• talk about safety for yourself & survivors
• hear about resources in your area

Sign up at www.tinyurl.com/syncwsor
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¡Mañana se lleva a cabo nuestro evento «Apoya a tus vecinos» en Sandy! Inscríbete hoy mismo para acompañarnos en este taller gratuito. En él podrás:

• aprender a reconocer las señales de una relación tóxica o abusiva
• recibir consejos sobre cómo hablar con las víctimas que conoces
• hablar sobre la seguridad tanto para ti como para las víctimas
• conocer los recursos disponibles en tu zona

Inscríbete en www.tinyurl.com/syncwsor

Last year, our Violence Prevention team (which includes these wonderful puppets) taught over 7,700 students! The new sch...
09/27/2026

Last year, our Violence Prevention team (which includes these wonderful puppets) taught over 7,700 students! The new school year has officially started, and we are grateful to be back offering violence prevention programs to elementary, middle and high school students in Clackamas County!

Sessions cover bystander intervention, child abuse prevention, sexual violence, dating violence, roots of violence, healthy relationships and friendships, victim empathy and more. Our educators are content experts–providing valuable expertise and insight on child sexual abuse, sexual violence, and dating violence, working in partnership with teachers to provide students with the very best education. Through this collaboration, students experiencing violence also have direct access to advocacy and supportive services.

Find out more about our Violence Prevention Program here: https://www.cwsor.org/community-education-prevention/
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¡El año pasado, nuestro equipo de Prevención de la Violencia (que incluye a estos maravillosos títeres) impartió clases a más de 7,700 estudiantes! El nuevo año escolar ha comenzado oficialmente, ¡y estamos agradecidos de poder volver a ofrecer programas de prevención de la violencia a estudiantes de primaria, secundaria y preparatoria en el condado de Clackamas!

Las sesiones abarcan la intervención de testigos, la prevención del maltrato infantil, la violencia sexual, la violencia en el noviazgo, las raíces de la violencia, las relaciones y amistades saludables, la empatía hacia las víctimas y mucho más. Nuestros educadores son expertos en la materia y aportan valiosos conocimientos y perspectivas sobre el abuso sexual infantil, la violencia sexual y la violencia en el noviazgo, trabajando en colaboración con los maestros para brindar a los estudiantes la mejor educación posible. A través de esta colaboración, los estudiantes que sufren violencia también tienen acceso directo a servicios de defensa y apoyo.

Descubre más sobre nuestro Programa de Prevención de la Violencia aquí: https://www.cwsor.org/community-education-prevention/

It's frustrating to see people not getting the help they need, and it should be.Homelessness can be caused by lots of th...
09/26/2026

It's frustrating to see people not getting the help they need, and it should be.
Homelessness can be caused by lots of things. Without the right level of housing and support, people often cycle between homelessness, hospitals, jail, and housing that isn't equipped to meet their needs.

Jamie knows that firsthand. An injury cost her job, then her housing, then years without a safe place to sleep. Two years at a Portland shelter gave her a foothold. She recently moved into permanent supportive housing, paired with the ongoing care that helped her actually stay housed.

"I think we're going to be OK," she said.

The path back to stability looks different for everyone. Housing paired with the care and services people need is how we build stronger, healthier communities. Let's keep investing in what works.

(Lillian Mongeau Hughes, "Domestic violence survivor says she wouldn't wish homelessness on anyone," The Oregonian/OregonLive, published Aug. 27, 2026)

One more week until we kick of Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Partners at the A Safe Place Family Justice Center hav...
09/25/2026

One more week until we kick of Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Partners at the A Safe Place Family Justice Center have worked hard to plan training series, events at Clackamas Community College, community events in Milwaukie & Welches, and so much more!

Stay tuned to learn more about these upcoming events!

What do you plan to do this October to honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month?
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¡Solo falta una semana para que comience el Mes de Concientización sobre la Violencia Doméstica! Los colaboradores del Centro de Justicia Familiar «A Safe Place» han trabajado arduamente para organizar una serie de capacitaciones, eventos en el Clackamas Community College, actividades comunitarias en Milwaukie y Welches, ¡y mucho más!

¡Mantente al tanto para saber más sobre estos próximos eventos!

¿Qué planeas hacer este octubre para celebrar el Mes de Concientización sobre la Violencia Doméstica?

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