Prevention & Advocacy
We work alongside schools and organizations toward fostering supportive and inclusive environments, evaluation, and continuous learning.
Lane County Violence Prevention Coalition (LCVPC)
As active participants in the Lane County Violence Prevention Coalition, CSAW supports asset mapping, strengthens networks between existing community organizations, and brings the perspective of Lane County youth by way of violence prevention recommendations and our Youth Advisory Council.
Our goal is to develop a countywide collaborative to build and implement a primary prevention system. Supported by a United Way of Lane County Transformational Grant and in partnership with Hope and Safety Alliance, Sexual Assault Support Services, Kids FIRST, Ophelia's Place, and Suislaw Outreach Services, CSAW is fostering a community of safety and belonging for all children.
Voices of Change for Child Safety (Voices)
As part of the 90by30 initiative, Voices leverages University of Oregon student talent and resources to advance CSAW’s mission, vision and values. Voices serves as a bridge between Lane County youth and the UO student body in efforts to reduce violence in childhood, youth, and early adulthood.
This student-led organization develops resources that are tailored to student experiences and actively promotes the prevention and recognition of interpersonal violence among youth.
CSAW’s Youth Advisory Council provides recommendations that inform all aspects of CSAW’s work, develops context-specific projects, and builds skills to become better violence prevention advocates in Lane County communities.
CSAW's Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is currently recruiting rural Lane County youth (ages 14-19) to join the council. The YAC meets weekly on Zoom and periodically in person. If you, or someone you know, might be interested in learning more you can complete this interest form.
The YAC has developed a resource guide to support young people in finding youth centered resources in their communities. Check out the guide here.
Protect Our Children (Protect) is an ecosystem of partners aimed at increasing knowledge about child sexual abuse and promoting pro-prevention attitudes and behaviors. Protect prevention efforts are being delivered in 19 Oregon rural regions and Siskiyou County, CA. Over 50,000 adults have participated in this training. See the ‘Mobilizing Communities’ report for more information.
