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The Outreach & Advocacy Project (OAP) provides support, information, and resources related to dating/domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking.?
Our Commitment
We commit to work towards building a campus where everyone feels safe and is treated with respect. We want to support people harmed and prevent dating/domestic abuse, sexual violence, and stalking in our community. We do this by promoting racial and social justice, challenging harmful social norms, and working together with our community to make positive changes.
Where we focus our work:
- Providing one-on-one confidential support for students who have been harmed.
- Raising awareness about these issues.
- Prevention and culture change events.
- Training for staff, faculty, and students on trauma informed response (ways to offer support and discuss resources).
- Supporting systems that center the needs of survivors.
Connecting for support:
To contact an OAP advocate, please use the quick link to the right or click on Connect with a Confidential Advocate on the menu. You can also learn more about OAP staff by selecting Meet Our Team.
Common reactions if you have been harmed
When someone goes through dating/domestic abuse, sexual violence, or stalking, there’s no “normal” way to react. Everyone reacts in a different way and whatever they feel is okay.
After a scary or dangerous event, it’s common to not remember everything or forget some details. People might feel confused, have blurry memories, or even blank spots. This is normal because it’s a really stressful and unexpected thing.
Feelings like fear, sadness, and anger are common. Some might feel numb, shocked, or like it’s not real. They might also feel helpless or like they’ve lost control.
Even though it’s never the survivor’s fault, some might blame themselves or feel guilty about what happened. Others worry about being blamed by others.
It can be hard to keep up with relationships, school, or work after going through violence. Many survivors avoid talking about what happened or going to places that remind them of it. Trusting others can be really tough.
We know this is really hard, and you are not alone.
Need help right now?
Call to Safety: 503-235-5333
- 24/7 domestic and sexual violence crisis line for the Portland Metro area
National Domestic Violence Hotline and Live Chat
- 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-799-7233, TTY: 1-800-787-3224
- Live Chat
StrongHearts Native Helpline:1-844-762-8438
- 24/7 call or text helpline created by and for Indigenous people
National Hotline for Deaf Survivors
- 24/7 video phone: 1-855-812-1001
- 24/7 text telephone line: 1-800-787-3224
Proyecto UNICA: 503-232-4448
- 24/7 spanish speaking domestic and sexual violence crisis line for the Portland metro area
PCC operates its program, services, and activities in compliance with federal laws that do not allow discrimination. No person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), disability, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any of our programs. To learn more about PCC’s policies, go here.