OCVLC in the News
OCVLC Statement on Protests, Equity, and Equality
June 5, 2020
The Oregon Crime Victims Law Center (OCVLC) is an organization whose mission it is to fight on behalf of crime victims to ensure that they and their rights are respected within the criminal justice system and by all criminal justice system partners. We endeavor through our work to promote equity, equality, and respect for the rights of all persons in the criminal justice system. Read the story here
The Oregon Crime Victims Law Center (OCVLC) is an organization whose mission it is to fight on behalf of crime victims to ensure that they and their rights are respected within the criminal justice system and by all criminal justice system partners. We endeavor through our work to promote equity, equality, and respect for the rights of all persons in the criminal justice system. Read the story here
OCVLC is pleased to announce the newest members of it's Board of Directors
May 13, 2020
The Oregon Crime Victims Law Center is very pleased to announce that Megan Johnson and Senator Richard Devlin have joined its Board of Directors. Read the story here
The Oregon Crime Victims Law Center is very pleased to announce that Megan Johnson and Senator Richard Devlin have joined its Board of Directors. Read the story here
OCVLC attorney Yazmin Wadia represents survivor in landmark victims' rights case.
May 30, 2018
OCVLC Staff Attorney, Yazmin Wadia, represented domestic violence survivor Dana Parks. The Oregon Supreme Court ruled that Multnomah County Circuit Judge Kenneth Walker violated a crime victim's constitutional right to be heard when he prevented her from finishing her impact statement at the sentencing of her abuser. Read the story here.
May 30, 2018
OCVLC Staff Attorney, Yazmin Wadia, represented domestic violence survivor Dana Parks. The Oregon Supreme Court ruled that Multnomah County Circuit Judge Kenneth Walker violated a crime victim's constitutional right to be heard when he prevented her from finishing her impact statement at the sentencing of her abuser. Read the story here.
OCVLC's Executive Director Rosemary Brewer was interviewed by Willamette Week.
May 3, 2017
OCVLC Executive Director Rosemary Brewer was interviewed by Willamette Week's Nigel Jaquiss about the way Portland police and Multnomah County prosecutors make decisions in sexual assault cases and its impact on victims. Read the Story at: http://www.wweek.com/news/2017/05/03/portland-authorities-released-a-man-who-allegedly-molested-a-12-year-old-girl-then-her-mother-found-evidence-of-more-crimes/
OCVLC Executive Director Rosemary Brewer was interviewed by Willamette Week's Nigel Jaquiss about the way Portland police and Multnomah County prosecutors make decisions in sexual assault cases and its impact on victims. Read the Story at: http://www.wweek.com/news/2017/05/03/portland-authorities-released-a-man-who-allegedly-molested-a-12-year-old-girl-then-her-mother-found-evidence-of-more-crimes/
OCVLC's Senior Staff Attorney Melanie Kebler was interviewed on KATU.
February 2, 2017
OCVLC Senior Staff Attorney Melanie Kebler was interviewed by KATU's Kellee Azar about Oregon's first conviction under the state's new revenge porn laws. Read the story and watch the interview at: http://katu.com/news/local/it-makes-you-feel-exploited-revenge-porn-laws-now-helping-victims-get-justice
OCVLC Senior Staff Attorney Melanie Kebler was interviewed by KATU's Kellee Azar about Oregon's first conviction under the state's new revenge porn laws. Read the story and watch the interview at: http://katu.com/news/local/it-makes-you-feel-exploited-revenge-porn-laws-now-helping-victims-get-justice
Thanks to donations from Cheri Rogers Tolar, Design Source Galleries and photographer Andy V. Lindblom our new office looks amazing! Their generosity has created a professional and welcoming office environment for our staff and the crime victims we serve.
2015 Voices for Justice Award and flowers given to OCVLC at NCVLI's inaugural Voices for Justice Reception and Award Ceremony. Thank you NCVLI!
OCVLC staff with members of the OCVLC Board of Directors: Shirley Didier (Vice-President), Erin K. Olson (Secretary, Treasurer and Founder), Steve Doell (President and Founder) and Peter Glazer (Member).
OCVLC staff with former Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice Hon. Paul De Muniz (left), NCVLI Executive Director Meg Garvin and Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum. (photo courtesy of NCVLI)
OCVLC staff with OCVLC founders and current board members Hardy Myers (left) and John Stein. (photo courtesy of NCVLI)
OCVLC staff with NCVLI Executive Director Meg Garvin. (photo courtesy of NCVLI)
OCVLC staff receiving Voices for Justice Award. (photo courtesy of NCVLI)
Oregon Crime Victims Law Center staff receiving the inaugural Voice for Justice Award from the National Crime Victim Law Institute (NCVLI). The award was presented by NCVLI's Board Member and Former Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice Hon. Paul De Muniz and Executive Director Meg Garvin. (photo courtesy of NCVLI)
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum was the featured speaker at NCVLI's 2015 Voices for Justice Reception. (photo courtesy of NCVLI)