The Lane County Violence Prevention Coalition (LCVPC) proudly announces the launch of its new website, a central hub for resources, programs, and opportunities aimed at preventing domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse, and identity-based violence in Lane County.
Founded in 2022, LCVPC brings together local organizations dedicated to primary prevention through trauma-informed, strengths-based, and community-centered approaches. Members include Hope & Safety Alliance, Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS), the Center for Childhood Safety and Wellbeing (CSAW), Siuslaw Outreach Services (SOS), Ophelia’s Place, Kids FIRST, and other Lane County serving organizations committed to prevention. The members are actively working to shift the countywide norms so that interpersonal violence is addressed before harm has occurred. They are doing this by building a comprehensive system that prioritizes preventing violence before it happens, using education, cross-sector collaboration, and county-wide engagement.
“This website allows us to broaden our reach, support our partners more effectively, and ensure that individuals and families can easily access the information they need.” said Syd Reed, Community Programs Manager at SASS and active member of the LCVPC.
The website features:
- Information about the LCVPC’s mission, initiatives, and community impact
- A comprehensive resource directory highlighting local prevention and intervention services
- An events and meeting calendar to keep partners and community members informed
- Opportunities for engagement including coalition membership, volunteer options, and community feedback forms
- Updates and news featuring progress on current projects and county-wide prevention efforts
- A prevention resource library to learn about the primary prevention of violence.
The launch of the new website marks a significant step forward in building a unified, collaborative approach to violence prevention. By bringing together partners across direct services, healthcare, education, social services, advocacy, behavioral health, and neighborhoods, the LCVPC is laying the groundwork for long-term, systemic change.
“We’re excited to offer Lane County a more accessible entry point to the work we do,” added Leah Schluter, Prevention Education and Advocacy Coordinator at CSAW and member of the LCVPC. “Violence prevention requires dedication from all of us. This site helps bring our community together to move that mission forward.”
LCVPC invites the community to visit the site, explore the work being done, and join the effort to prevent violence before it occurs.
