SAFE Oregon Voted In as Members of Domestic Violence Council

Stop Abuse for Everyone was approved as an official membership organization by a three-quarters vote of the members of the Washington County Domestic Violence Intervention Council. (Washington County is the second largest population county in Oregon). SAFE representatives have been attending meetings of this group for about six months. There was some opposition to SAFE membership in this group which is made up of domestic violence service agencies both public and private non-profit and District Attorneys, Judges and police agencies. However, the retiring chair (Judge Campbell) spoke up in our favor and a District Attorney representative reminded the group that public officials can not ethically discriminate against a particular group of victims. After the vote a member of a police department asked for copies of our brochures and potential cooperation with another non-profit agency was explored. SAFE considers this important work as we further develop a presence in Oregon and it goes along with our mission to change hearts and minds to Stop Abuse For Everyone.