CWS 101
Does CWS have a confidential, free 24-hour crisis & support line?
Yes
True or false: The co-located advocate can consult with me think of safety planning ideas for a survivor I'm working with.
True! Hannah is here to support survivors and staff who are working with them.
This movie staring Margot Robbie came out in 2017 about a figure skater, who experienced intimate partner violence and abuser from her mother.
I, Tonya
What month is Domestic Violence Awareness Month?
October
1 in ___ women have been a victim of physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime.
3
What services does CWS provide?
Advocacy, support groups, systems navigation, counselling services, etc.
How do you refer survivors to the co-located advocate?
Warm hand off, phone, or email.
Jennifer Lopez in this 2002 movie, goes through great lengths to escape her abusive husband.
Enough
What color represents Domestic Violence Awareness Month?
Purple
On average, nearly ___ people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the U.S.
20
True or false? Only women can receive services from CWS.
False! CWS serves survivors regardless of gender, sexual orientation, immigration status, or age.
When is the co-located advocate on site in Sandy?
Monday-Thursday 8a-4p
This popular Netflix show depicts a man stalking his girlfriend and her friends.
You
Myth or Fact? Domestic abuse is caused by excessive alcohol or the use of drugs.
Although some abusers are more prone to being violent when drunk, many more abuse when completely sober. Alcohol and drugs may increase the violence, but they do not cause it. Blaming chemical dependency for abuse is missing the point, the abuser is responsible for their actions.
The highest rate of stalking victimization occurs between the ages of ___
18-24
Does CWS have to call the police when a survivor calls the hotline?
No, advocates at CWS are confidential!
True or false: Only patients who see doctors at the Sandy Clinic can be referred to the co-located advocate?
False: Survivors engaging with any department in Behavioral or Public Health can be referred to Hannah.
This book turned movie tells the story of Celie Harris (Whoopi Goldberg) and her experiences with DV, sexual abuse, racism and poverty.
The Color Purple
What is one way you can support a friend who is being abused?
Listen to them; believe them; validate them; don't judge them; give them CWS crisis line
200,000
True or false: Only survivors of domestic violence can receive services from CWS.
False. Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, and elder abuse can come to CWS.
Can the co-located advocate assist survivors in filing for restraining orders?
Yes! Hannah can assist with filing online or help with filing in Oregon City.
This 2021 Netflix show has a mom fleeing domestic violence, who is navigating poverty and social services.
Maid
Myth or fact? Domestic violence can occur in older women, but it is quite rare.
Approximately half of all elder abuse in women is thought to be domestic violence “grown old”. Older battered women are less likely to seek and receive help.
Intimate partner violence accounts for ___% of all violent crimes.
15%