CLACKAMAS WOMEN'S SERVICES
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Mission Statement
The mission of Clackamas Women’s Services (CWS) is to break the isolation of domestic and sexual violence. Our vision is to live in a society that no longer tolerates domestic and sexual violence, but rather thrives on mutual respect.
About This Cause
Clackamas Women’s Services began in 1985 when community members saw women and children in their community impacted by domestic violence and banded together to create a solution. CWS grew out of neighbors opening their homes and sharing what they had in hopes of building a safer community for families. Since that time, CWS has grown beyond shelter to offer a wide range of services for anyone experiencing domestic and sexual violence from initial crisis through to long-term healing. We continue the legacy of working with community members, emergency responders, partnering social services, and for-profit businesses to build communities that protect and support survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Those interested in working with us through volunteer service or financial support can find more information on our website. All services CWS offers to the community are free of charge and confidential. We serve people of any gender, age, or immigration status to ensure anyone in our community who wants help escaping violence gets the help they deserve. We offer the following services: 24-hour Crisis & Support Line Information, referrals, and support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, the sex industry, and elder abuse. Consultation and support is also available for family members and other service providers. Shelter & Transitional Housing Services Confidential emergency shelter for survivors with or without children. Help accessing community housing resources. Limited rapid rehousing, transitional, and permanent housing assistance. Counseling & Support Groups Counseling in English and Spanish for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including youth and family counseling, and a range of community support groups. Children & Youth Services Services specifically for youth impacted by trauma including confidential advocacy, support groups, and community-building activities, as well as family and caregiver support. Community Education & Prevention Training for organizations, service providers, and community groups on domestic violence, sexual violence, elder abuse, and related topics. Violence prevention classroom presentations on healthy relationships, dating/domestic violence, sexual violence and child sexual abuse for K-12 students. Advocacy Individualized advocacy and support, including: • Emotional support • Safety planning • Help accessing community resources and navigating systems (courts, DHS Self Sufficiency and Child Welfare, law enforcement, Title IX process, Adult Protective Services, healthcare, and civil/legal services) • Assistance with budgeting and money management • Help filing for temporary restraining orders and stalking orders Services offered in the rural community, local DHS offices, Clackamas Community College, and A Safe Place Family Justice Center. Advocates can also meet survivors in public locations they identify as safe and accessible for them (such as schools, retirement homes, coffee shops, or libraries). Latina Services Programming designed to increase the quality and accessibility of services for the Latina community. The Promotoras program engages Latina community leaders to provide domestic violence and sexual assault support and outreach within their communities.