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Partners in HOPE

Campers arriving at Camp HOPE Oregon for its second summer in Clackamas County were greeted by cheering, costumed counselors holding handmade...

July 11, 2016CWS

Supreme Court Ruling on Reckless Domestic Violence Upholds Survivor Safety

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled yesterday that domestic violence perpetrators convicted of “reckless” misdemeanors can have their guns removed under a...

June 28, 2016CWS

Stanford Case Shines a Light on Campus Sexual Assault and Rape Culture

Every day, hundreds of people are affected by sexual violence across the United States. In particular, on college campuses 11.2% of...

June 7, 2016CWS

Shop in Support of Survivors

Did you know that there are easy ways to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence while you shop? Fred Meyer...

April 7, 2016CWS

Innovative Animal-Assisted Therapy Now Offered At CWS’ Emergency Shelter

Sandy, whose bright purple shirt is emblazoned with an embroidered star, looks at the little dog and gives a clear command:...

March 15, 2016CWS

Building a Strong Foundation

In 1995, Krista and Dave Silvey made an important decision. Although their business, Suburban Door Co., was still growing, they knew...

March 11, 2016CWS

Duck Pond Cellars Selects CWS as a 2016 Give & Taste Partner

A display of three oversized wine glasses, each with an accumulated layer of wooden tokens, sits beneath a sign announcing “Give and...

February 17, 2016CWS

Regarding Homelessness, Domestic Violence Can Be Both Cause and Effect

The growing number of women experiencing homelessness in the Portland area recently received some well-deserved attention from the Oregonian. In her...

February 15, 2016CWS

The Legacy [Video]

CWS’ Emergency Shelter is more than a haven of rest. It is a place where survivors can gather their strength and...

December 21, 2015admcws

Clackamas County Leads the Way on Domestic Violence Warrant Sweep

Clackamas County’s DVERT Team, April Everist, Victim Assistant, Lt. Angela Brandenburg, and Deputy Robert Strand. DVERT, which is stationed at A...

November 3, 2015CWS
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