Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Outreach and Advocacy Project

The Outreach and Advocacy Project provides confidential supportive services to students who have experienced harm. The project has a dedicated confidential advocate who can work directly with students who have been impacted by gender based violence. This includes:

• Safety planning and ongoing check ins and support
• Exploring reporting options and advocacy around making a report
• Attending Title IX interviews with student
• Assistance with protection order application and advocacy around filing
• Assistance with Address Confidentiality Program, Crime Victims Compensation, and other assistance programs related to gender based violence
• Connection to campus and community based resources
• Emotional support
• And more based on student-identified needs!

Connect with a confidential advocate for support through the Outreach and Advocacy Project

• Email: advocacy@pcc.edu
• Call or text: 503-619-7041

Identity Based Resource Centers

You can access support and advocacy at any Women’s Resource Center, Queer Resource Center, Multicultural Center, or Veterans Resource Center, or DREAMers Resource Center on campus.

The staff in these centers do not have to report any information you disclose to any other department on campus. The only exception to this absolute confidentiality is if the disclosure includes child abuse, elder abuse, vulnerable adult abuse, or if a staff member receives a subpoena (court order) for the information to be shared. You can ask staff members more about their reporting obligations.

These spaces are open for students to access all kinds of services such as printing, connection to other support and groups on campus, hygiene supplies, coffee or tea, snacks, or to just relax in a safer space.

• Women’s Resource Centers
• Queer Resource Centers
• Multicultural Resource Centers
• Veteran’s Resource Centers
• DREAMers Resource Center

Counseling Services

You can access support through PCC’s Counseling Services on any campus. The staff in these centers do not have to report any information you disclose to any other department on campus. The only exception to this absolute confidentiality is if the disclosure includes child abuse, elder abuse, vulnerable adult abuse, or if a staff member receives a subpoena (court order) for the information to be shared. You can ask staff members more about their reporting obligations.

Services typically last about 8 sessions and you can meet with a counselor on the campus that feels most comfortable to you. Connect with the Counseling Services team.

Accessible Education & Disability Resources

Please Note: Staff who work in Accessible Ed & Disability Resources are Responsible Employees and are therefore required to report any disclosures of gender based violence to the Office of Equity and Inclusion, which may prompt an investigation. You can always ask staff members about their reporting obligations.

Disability Counselors and Accessibility Specialists are available to connect with students who are experiencing barriers. We provide access to accommodations that may be needed on a temporary or ongoing basis. Connect with a Disability Practitioner.

Student Conduct and Community Support

Please Note: Student Conduct and Community Support Coordinators are Responsible Employees and are therefore required to report any disclosures of gender based violence to the Office of Equity and Inclusion, which may prompt an investigation. You can always ask staff members about their reporting obligations. Connect with the Student Conduct and CARE Team.

The Student Conduct and Community Support supports students in navigating institutional and community processes to succeed in the academic environment. You can access support though a CARE Referral, or by email at conductandcare@pcc.edu.