Attorney General's
Sexual Assault Task Force
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Task Force
Mission Statement
The mission of the Task Force is to develop and support an effective, consistent, and collaborative approach to the response to and reduction of adult and adolescent sexual assault in Oregon.
Definition of
Sexual Assault
The Task Force defines "sexual assault" as any nonconsensual sexual act. A sexual act is nonconsensual if it is inflicted upon a person unable to grant consent OR is unwanted and compelled through the use of physical force, manipulation, coercion, threats, or intimidation.
"Sexual assault" of adolescents is any act of forced or coerced sexual conduct by perpetrators over 14 years of age against victims over 14 years of age. |
The Attorney General's Sexual Assault Task Force (Task Force) was initiated by Attorney General Hardy Myers in 1999.
The Task Force agency is a 501c3 non-profit non-governmental organization.
The work of the Task Force is guided by the Attorney General and the appointed membership of the Task Force and its committees.
News
 Task Force welcomes incoming Executive Director, Christine Herrman - click here
 Billboard and Media Campaign - click here
- The Task Force is hiring for the position of Sexual Assault Reponse Program Coordinator, click here for information.
- Everyone has a role to play in ending sexual violence! Pledge to do your part by SPEAKing up and SPEAKing out! click here to find out more
- Join the new Men Against Violence listserv, find out more
- Letter from Attorney General Hardy Myers regarding implementation of HB 2154! Click here to read letter.
- Recommended policies for medical facilities and law enforcement agencies relating to HB 2154. Click here to view materials.
- Register Now | June 2-4, 2008 | Portland, OR - Click here to visit the conference website.
- Interested in participating on the Task Force? Check out the committees page and click on the links for each committee slot list to view openings.
- Upcoming training and conference events, click here for information.
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