Our agency offers a safe refuge and support to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking. Our programs and services inform survivors of their options and support them in their choices.

Center for Hope & Safety 605 Center St NE | Salem, Oregon 97301 | 503–378–1572

Domestic Violence is a pattern of coercive tactics that can include physical, psychological, sexual, economic, and emotional abuse, perpetrated by one person against an intimate partner, with the goal of establishing and maintaining power and control.

For over 40 years the Center for Hope & Safety (formerly Mid-Valley Women’s Crisis Service) has strived to provide a safe environment for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking and to educate the public about the issues surrounding victimization.

CHS continues to find new ways to meet the needs of survivors of domestic and sexual violence in our community. Thank you for being part of the story!

Mar 24, 2022 · HOPE Plaza will generate housing, create opportunity, build community partnerships and provide employment for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking.

Center for Hope & Safety 605 Center St NE | Salem, Oregon 97301 | 503–378–1572

Center for Hope & Safety 605 Center St NE | Salem, Oregon 97301 | 503–378–1572

There are many ways to contribute to our work. Please help us provide hope and safety to survivors and work to end violence in our community. To make a financial contribution, please click the link below.

Six distinct stages make up the cycle of violence: the set-up, the abuse, the abuser’s feelings of “guilt” and his fear of reprisal, his rationalization, his shift to non-abusive and charming behavior, and his fantasies and plans for the next time he will abuse.