Every Voice - Oregon
EST 2021
Every Voice Oregon was founded during the summer 2021 Next Generation Leader Fellowship. The Oregon team introduced the Every Voice OR bill in 2023 and successfully passed it that same year!
Every Voice law #8!
On August 1, 2023 HB3456 was signed into law!
What does the Every Voice OR law do?
HB3456 enacts measures to combat sexual violence and support student survivors studying in Oregon. Specifically, HB3456:
Enacts the development of a campus climate survey to be administered biannually to all Oregon students to collect data on campus sexual violence, and establishes clear and transparent data reporting requirements for all institutions
Ensures amnesty protection for reporting parties and bystanders who violate school code of conduct at the time of the assault(s)
Requires all institutions to enter into a partnership with an organization that provides sexual violence services to ensure access to free counseling, advocacy services and health care for all students and employees
Requires the designation of a confidential advocate on each campus who may inform parties on options for reporting, available services and resources, and who can assist in coordinating supportive measures
Requires annual best-practice prevention and awareness training for all students and employees of the institution
Oregon Team Leaders
Peri Joy, co-State Director
Learn more about the Oregon Team and follow their movement:
“I am so grateful for this opportunity to pursue my passion for survivor advocacy. Addressing the campus sexual violence epidemic is an issue very close to my heart. As an advocate, I have seen firsthand the ways in which our institutions have the potential to fail survivors. Passing this legislation in Oregon is a crucial next step that will allow us to better support survivors and prevent future violence.”
Peri Joy, Oregon Fellow & co-State Director