Portland officials highlight county services, survivor-centered programs during domestic violence awareness presentation

Sep 24, 2025

Local advocates and Multnomah County prosecutors and crisis responders briefed the Community and Public Safety Committee on survivor services, crisis response hours and a county deflection program, urging continued coordination and funding.

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Representatives from Rose City Self Defense, the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office and the Multnomah County Domestic Violence Crisis Response Unit told the Portland City Council’s Community and Public Safety Committee on Oct. 21 that survivors need a range of trauma-informed resources, and described how county and community programs work together to serve people in crisis.

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