Have you experienced a crime?
If the case is going through the criminal justice system, there are advocates available to support you through the process. Continue below to learn about which agencies are available and how to connect.
If you made a police report and want an update or if the case is going through the criminal court process, contact the District Attorney's Victim Assistance Program (MCDA VAP) at 503-988-3222.
If the case has finished going through the criminal court process and the person who harmed you is on probation, parole, or post-prison supervision in Multnomah County, contact the Department of Community Justice (DCJ):
- Call the DCJ Advocate Line: 503-988-7606
- Online: Contact an advocate
- Request your victim rights online: Case Companion
If you want to be notified when a person is released or when their status changes while they are in jail, prison, the Oregon State Hospital, or a youth correctional facility within the Oregon Youth Authority), please register with VISOR. You can also sign up for notifications with VISOR about a person on probation, parole, or post-prison supervision and it can provide notice of the end of supervision, transfer to another County, if the person gets a warrant or arrested, and some other status changes.
To learn more about the adult and youth justice systems, what to expect from the start to the end of a case, and options for support, visit the Case Companion.
If you haven’t made a police report or if you are looking for support outside of the justice system, there are nonprofit agencies available to support you.
- Call to Safety offers 24/7 confidential support for people impacted by domestic and sexual violence, stalking or sex trafficking. Call 503-235-5333 or toll free at 1-888-235-5333 or learn about their services on the Call to Safety website.
- El Programa Hispano - UNICA (Español) es una línea de apoyo confidencial que provee asistencia las 24 horas del día y 7 días de la semana para sobrevivientes de violencia. Llame al numero 503-232-4448 o 1-888-232-4448 o visite el sitio web de UNICA.
- Lutheran Community Services Crime Victim Advocacy Program offers non-crisis advocacy support to crime victims and survivors who have experienced any crime other than domestic violence. Call 971-888-7830 (option 1).
- Learn more about resources for domestic and sexual violence.