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Putting the pieces together for healing



The Domestic Violence Surrogate Dialogue (DVSD) program was developed to provide a safe setting in which domestic violence survivors and offenders engage in a one time conversation, receive answers and are heard. The survivor and offender have no previous relationship and voluntarily participate at every step.

DVSD is now accepting applications for teens -- Statistics show that 75% of batterers witnessed their mother being abused.  This is a unique way to reach teens currently witnessing abuse and show them a different path.

Survivor Opportunities      Offender Opportunities
"The Domestic Violence Surrogate Dialogue program helped me to have confidence in my own instincts. If I had trusted them (my instincts) before, I would never have stayed" -- Becky, a domestic violence survivor and DVSD participant.

Survivor participants have said that DVSD has provided them with:

  • Empowerment
  • Clarity
  • Voice
  • Ownership
If you have had questions for your abuser that, for safety reasons, you have never asked, DVSD offers a safe and honest environment to obtain your answers.
"DVSD made me realize the path of destruction I have left in people's lives...that is very humbling."-- Brad, a domestic violence offender and DVSD participant.

Offender participants have said that DVSD has provided them with:

  • A chance to give back
  • A chance to listen
  • Accountability
  • Empathy

This is a unique chance for you to hear the effects of abuse on a survivor. You are able to address questions that only an offender can answer. DVSD provides a supportive place for you to honestly talk about your past in order to help another person.


DVSD (503) 846-3023
150 N. First Avenue, Suite 200 Hillsboro, Oregon 97124

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