Who we are, and what we do.

The Oregon Attorney General’s Sexual Assault Task Force is a private, non-profit, non-governmental statewide agency (501c-3 nonprofit), operating five programs and coordinating over 100 multi-disciplinary members who serve as advisors on our Task Force Advisory Committee: Advocacy Response, Campus, Criminal Justice, Legislative & Public Policy, Medical-Forensic, Men’s Engagement, Offense Management, and Prevention and Education.

In organizing and maintaining a membership body, the Oregon Attorney General’s Sexual Assault Task Force seeks to facilitate cross-discipline collaboration and cultivate victim-centered approaches to sexual assault primary prevention, victim advocacy, medical forensic care, criminal prosecution and sex offender management and treatment.

What we believe.

Violence and abuse are preventable, and everyone has a role to play in prevention.

Survivors of sexual violence and abuse deserve to be heard, supported, and believed.

No one deserves to experience violence or abuse.

Oppression, in all forms, is the root cause of violence and abuse. This includes, but is not limited to, racism, sexism, homophobia, ableism, xenophobia, classism, and ageism.

Our mission.

Our mission is to facilitate and support a collaborative, survivor-centered approach to the prevention of and response to sexual violence. We accomplish our mission by advancing primary prevention and providing multi-disciplinary training and technical assistance to responders in Oregon and nationally.

“I love what the Task Force stands for – their values are embedded in their work; it’s not an afterthought.”

Lisa Norton

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“We must have buy-in from people everywhere. It can’t just be a few service providers; it must be an expanding partnership.”

Nicole Broder, SANE

Our legacy.

A Note from Oregon Attorney General, Dan Rayfield:

“It's inspiring to look back at how the Oregon Attorney General's Sexual Assault Task Force came to be, back in 1999. Attorney General Hardy Myers, working with so many passionate advocates, activists, and community leaders, laid a strong foundation for addressing sexual violence in Oregon.

Supporting safe and healthy communities is one of the core tenants of Oregon’s DOJ, and supporting victims and survivors through the SATF is critical to that mission. What truly makes this task force special is the people involved – a whole range of experts and responders who are all deeply committed to making Oregon a place where everyone feels safe and can truly be themselves. Their dedication shines through in everything the SATF does, from creating important resources and offering training,  to pushing for better laws and working on preventing sexual violence from happening in the first place.

As Oregon's Attorney General and with a background in public service, I have a deep respect for the work that's been done by the Oregon Department of Justice through the Sexual Assault Task Force. Knowing the history and seeing the ongoing commitment, I'm looking forward to supporting their vital efforts to ensure justice and safety for all Oregonians."

AG Hardy Meyers speaks with Phyllis Barkhurst at an Oregon Attorney General's Sexual Assault Task Force event. Phyllis is a white woman with shoulder length brown hair, wearing a navy blue dress with white detail and a pink nametag.
A black and white photo of Hardy Meyers standing beore a map of Oregon in his office in 2008. Hardy is a white man, and wears a blazer, wire rimmed glasses, and tie.

Founders Hardy Meyers (Oregon Attorney General) and Phyllis Barkhurst, 2005. | Hardy Meyers in his office, 2008.

 FAQs

  • Yes. Oregon SATF is a 501c3 nonprofit agency. You can view our public disclosure form by clicking here.

  • No. Oregon SATF does not operate a shelter service, crisis hotline, or other advocacy resources.

    However: we do connect and refer survivors, and those trying to support survivors, to appropriate local organizations in their communities.

    Click here to view our resources for survivors and those that support them.

    If you are a college student or someone supporting a college student in Oregon, the Oregon SATF Campus Reporting Options website has national, county, and school resources listed to support you.

  • Click here to view our current training offerings! This page is updated to reflect opportunities throughout the year, please check back often.

  • Yes! People working in fields that support survivors, promote accountability and healing, or coordinate systems that prevent or respond to sexual violence are welcome to attend our Task Force Advisory Committee meetings as a guest, and then apply to become a member if interested.


    Click here to learn more about the Task Force Advisory Committee and the application process.

  • No. Oregon SATF is a separate 501c3 nonprofit. We are grateful to receive funding (grants and funds from punitive damages) and technical support from Oregon DOJ, and work closely with staff across Oregon DOJ’s departments to facilitate and identify opportunities to support survivors in Oregon.