If you have been sexually assaulted, please file a report with your local law enforcement agency, or the agency located where the assault occurred. If the assault happened less than 84 hours ago or if you sustained injuries you should have a medical examination. If you are 14 or younger, please go to CARES Northwest, located at Legacy Emanuel Hospital (503-331-2400). If you are 15 or older, please go to Providence St. Vincent Medical Center (503-216-2861).
Sexual Assault Prosecution
Washington County District Attorney's Office appreciates how difficult it can be for victims of sexual assault to come forward and believes that no one ever asks for or deserves to be sexually assaulted. Sexual assault is sexual contact without the victim's consent and it is never the victim's fault.
Sexual Assault Response Team
The Washington County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) is a group of professionals dedicated to providing an effective, consistent, comprehensive, and collaborate response to victims of sexual assault. The team consists of private and community agencies working together to serve victims of sexual assault and to engage in educational activities to prevent sexual assault. SART consists of victim advocates, police detectives, forensic evidence specialists, forensic nurses, prosecutors and corrections officers.
The role of the SART is to ensure that the medical care, treatment, evidence collection, investigation, prosecution, and support of victims is carried out in an effective, caring, and respectful manner that minimized further trauma to the victim. The SART meets bimonthly to ensure that sexual assault victims in Washington County receive the best quality treatment and service. When a sexual assault occurs, a victim will typically have contact with a police officer, medical personnel, victim advocates and a prosecutor. After the offender is sentenced, the Community Corrections Department also plays an important role in community safety by tracking and supervising sex offenders. The SART brings all of these groups to the table for a comprehensive perspective on potential issues.
The SART members also provide education to the community with a focus on awareness. Knowledge is power and increased citizen awareness of facts surrounding sexual assaults and the services available to victims will bring positive outcomes for victims and our community.
If you are interested in opportunities for involvement with SART, please contact your local police agency about volunteer opportunities or the District Attorney’s Office Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected].
Sexual Assault Resources
Local/State Resources
Sexual Assault Resource Center: Call the 24-hour crisis line at 503-640-5311
Call to Safety: Call to Safety supports all survivors, and friends, family and community members who are impacted by domestic and sexual violence. Call to Safety has a 24/7 crisis line where we offer emotional support, advocacy, resources, referrals, safety planning, and trauma education. 503-235-5333 or toll-free 888-235-5333
Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence: The Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (OCADSV) promotes equity and social change in order to end violence for all communities. We seek to transform society by engaging diverse voices, supporting the self-determination of survivors and providing leadership for advocacy efforts. 503-230-1951
Oregon Sex Offender Inquiry System
National Resources
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN): National Sexual Assault Hotline (800) 656-HOPE (4673)