OAASIS envisions a world that empowers all people, especially children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced child sexual abuse, to live whole and authentic lives.
Our current culture too often disregards the humanity of some people; utilizes shame to control behavior; does not know how to talk about or engage around sex and sexuality in a healthy and respectful way; and presents confusing and conflicting messages around child sexual abuse, ranging from “just get over it—that was the past” to “experiencing child sexual abuse means that your life is ruined forever.”
We know that our culture can have a healthier response to child sexual abuse—one that creates greater safety and increases healing. Our culture can value the humanity in every person; engage in healthy conversations and interactions around sex and sexuality; and honor the harm done through child sexual abuse while promoting healing for survivors and the community. This is the culture that OAASIS is creating.
In OAASIS’s work, we hold the following beliefs:
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We hope you’ll join us.
OAASIS is making an impact not only in the State of Oregon, but nationally! We are honored to collaborate with a growing national movement to end child sex abuse, and are doing our part here in Oregon. We need YOUR help!
If you’d like to join this movement, please provide us with your contact information so that we can keep you informed about what is happening to end child sex abuse in Oregon. We may occasionally call upon you to lend your voice and support when needed. Please stand with us to support survivors and protect children!