Gender Equality United States Project #7336

Support survivors escaping domestic violence

by Raphael House of Portland

Support survivors escaping domestic violence

Project Report | Jul 16, 2024
1 in 3 is too many

By Quinn Wilson | Development Manager

Working alongside youth to stop abuse!

1 in 3 teens experience relationship abuse – but it doesn't have to be this way. Domestic and dating violence are preventable, and lasting change is possible.

That's why since 2006, our Prevention Education program has worked to heal the problem at the root – teaching thousands of teens each year about practicing consent and how to navigate safe, meaningful relationships.

In 2023 alone we reached 2,471 high school students!

We're also proud to partner with VOA Oregon Home Free to offer Confidential Advocacy for teens at all 9 Portland Public high schools – so youth have the support they deserve in the face of dating and sexual violence.

"As an Advocate, I get to provide a dedicated space for students to ask questions and make informed choices without the looming fear of me sharing their information.

Ultimately, I want everyone to know that violence is not inevitable. We get to imagine – and practice – what kind of world we want to have for our community." - Julia, Prevention Education Specialist

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Hear from Julia, our Prevention Education Specialist

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