Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

06/05/2026

Gaming can be a place where young people build friendships and community, but it can also be where stress and mental health challenges show up in ways that are easy to miss. 🎮💚

Whether you’re a coach, mentor, moderator, gamer, parent, or caregiver, small moments matter. Checking in, encouraging respect online, and showing genuine interest can help young people feel supported both on and offline!

Through our Team: Changing Minds program, we equip caring adults with practical skills to recognize youth mental health challenges and help connect young people to support sooner, not later.

💡 Ready to take action? Complete our free 45-minute online course and learn how to respond with confidence and compassion.

🧠 Start the course at www.bit.ly/tcm-responder

☎️ If you or someone you know needs immediate support, call or text the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline at 988.

06/05/2026

Older adults are less likely to report domestic and sexual violence. While there are many reasons why a survivor might not report their experiences of violence, some reasons are unique to this demographic, such as:

- Societal and community norms that promote or enable domestic violence or sexual assault
- The survivor's prior experiences of assault that make them fearful of reporting the violence
- The survivor's reliance on the abuser for things like housing, food, healthcare, or other necessities

Domestic violence and sexual assault can occur at any age. It's important that older adults have the resources and support systems to tell others when they've experienced an assault or abuse. Find resources near you by visiting mocadsv.org/How-to-Get-Help/

06/05/2026

VALOR and over 30 survivor and gender justice organizations demand accountability from the Department of Justice for its gross mishandling of the Epstein files and its continued failure to protect survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking.⁠

Sexual violence and exploitation are not left vs. right issues. They are human issues. This is about whether justice applies to everyone or protects the powerful from consequences.

Read the letter here ➡️ https://loom.ly/SYA9QNM

06/05/2026

OCADSV staff and board joined other state coalitions in DC this week to bring the stories of how federal funding is for Oregon’s sexual and domestic violence services. Thank you and for organizing all of us.

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

This Pride Month, we celebrate the 2SLGBTQ+ (2 Spirit, Le***an, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/questioning, and other q***r identities) community. We honor our q***r siblings and leaders, past and present, whose courage and advocacy have helped forward the ongoing struggle for equity and equality. 🌈

Did you know the first gay rights organization in the United States was founded by an immigrant? 2SLGBTQ+ immigrants have long helped shape movements for justice, belonging, and human rights in the United States.

This month and beyond, we celebrate the resilience, contributions, and stories of 2SLGBTQ+ immigrants and refugees in our communities.

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06/02/2026

OCADSV is in DC this week. We will be meeting with our congressional representatives to discuss the important services across Oregon. Every State Coalition is here.

06/02/2026

The 19th reached out to over 250 domestic violence shelters, organizations and municipalities that have received federal grants in the past to determine the impact of withheld funds.

06/02/2026

The administration has repeatedly failed to disburse funds for services for domestic violence survivors and blocked the enforcement of their rights.

06/02/2026

Sometimes love can feel confusing — especially when someone says it’s because they care. But love shouldn’t come with ultimatums, guilt trips, or control.

🚩 Telling you who you can talk to
🚩 Constantly checking your location
🚩 Making you feel bad for setting boundaries

If you’re asking, “Is this love or control?” — we’re here to talk through it with you. Text “LOVE” to 22522.