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Melissa Erlbaum is the Executive Director of Clackamas Women's Services (CWS) in Oregon City, Oregon. CWS is the only nonprofit in Clackamas County serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking. During her nine years at CWS, including the past five as Executive Director, Melissa has supported innovative service models and expanded community programs to meet more needs. Under her leadership, CWS helped open the county's first Family Justice Center in 2013 and launched Camp HOPE Oregon, the state's first mentoring program for children exposed to domestic violence.

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256 Warner Milne Road, Oregon City, OR 97045 (503) 655-8600 | www.cwsor.org CWSclackamas womens services Melissa Erlbaum is the Executive Director at Clackamas Womens Services (CWS), the only nonprofit primary service provider in Clackamas County serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence, dating violence and stalking. Melissa has worked for CWS for nine years, moving from the Program Director position to the role of Executive Director in November 2009. During her tenure, Melissa supported CWS Emergency Shelter Program in rethinking and implementing its innovative service delivery model, which is based on emerging best practices in the field. She has also grown and strengthened the agencys Community Based Services Program to meet the expanding needs in Clackamas County. CWS is recognized as a leader in a Trauma Informed Care service model within the field of domestic and sexual violence services and was the critical impetus behind the collaborative to open A Safe Place Family Justice Center for Clackamas County in 2013. With the support and partnership of the Sheriffs Office and Camp HOPE America, Melissa also led the launch of Camp HOPE Oregon, the first camping and mentoring program for children exposed to domestic and sexual violence in the state. Melissa has worked in the field of domestic and sexual violence services and homeless services for over 19 years, beginning as a volunteer at St. Lukes Rape Crisis Center in New York City. Additionally she spent two years working in the field of environmental education, primarily for underserved youth. While working for Hamilton Family Center in San Francisco as the Program Director for First Avenues she was responsible for implementing the first Housing First model program in San Francisco County and has recently implemented the first comprehensive housing program for survivors in Clackamas County Oregon by developing and leading the Beyond Shelter Initiative. Melissa holds a Masters Degree in Public and Nonprofit Administration from San Francisco State University and a Bachelors Degree in Sociology, Womens Studies and Energy and Environmental Policy from Hunter College, NYC. She has been asked to speak at national conferences on the issue of domestic violence and homelessness. Recently, she has been asked to provide technical assistance and consultation on implementing integrated multi-disciplinary service models and developing coalitions to reform public safety policy. Presently Melissa serves on the National Alliance to End Homelessness DV Advisory Council, the Oregon Womens Equity Coalition and the Oregon Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Legislative Alliance Steering Committee. Clackamas Womens Services A Leader in the Fields of Domestic and Sexual Violence Clackamas Womens Services was incorporated in 1985 as Clackamas Countys first shelter for women and children escaping family violence and domestic abuse. CWSs service delivery framework is built on trauma-informed best practices that promote self-determination. Participants in our programs receive no-cost services by highly-trained staff with advanced expertise. CWS offers comprehensive and sensitive solutions for adults and children impacted by sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, the sex industry and elder abuse. At our secure emergency shelter, rural outreach office and at A Safe Place Family Justice Center, CWS coordinates services with other public and private agencies in order to best serve survivors seeking help. Melissa Erlbaum, MPA

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  • 1. 256 Warner Milne Road, Oregon City, OR 97045 (503) 655-8600 | www.cwsor.org CWSclackamas womens services Melissa Erlbaum is the Executive Director at Clackamas Womens Services (CWS), the only nonprofit primary service provider in Clackamas County serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence, dating violence and stalking. Melissa has worked for CWS for nine years, moving from the Program Director position to the role of Executive Director in November 2009. During her tenure, Melissa supported CWS Emergency Shelter Program in rethinking and implementing its innovative service delivery model, which is based on emerging best practices in the field. She has also grown and strengthened the agencys Community Based Services Program to meet the expanding needs in Clackamas County. CWS is recognized as a leader in a Trauma Informed Care service model within the field of domestic and sexual violence services and was the critical impetus behind the collaborative to open A Safe Place Family Justice Center for Clackamas County in 2013. With the support and partnership of the Sheriffs Office and Camp HOPE America, Melissa also led the launch of Camp HOPE Oregon, the first camping and mentoring program for children exposed to domestic and sexual violence in the state. Melissa has worked in the field of domestic and sexual violence services and homeless services for over 19 years, beginning as a volunteer at St. Lukes Rape Crisis Center in New York City. Additionally she spent two years working in the field of environmental education, primarily for underserved youth. While working for Hamilton Family Center in San Francisco as the Program Director for First Avenues she was responsible for implementing the first Housing First model program in San Francisco County and has recently implemented the first comprehensive housing program for survivors in Clackamas County Oregon by developing and leading the Beyond Shelter Initiative. Melissa holds a Masters Degree in Public and Nonprofit Administration from San Francisco State University and a Bachelors Degree in Sociology, Womens Studies and Energy and Environmental Policy from Hunter College, NYC. She has been asked to speak at national conferences on the issue of domestic violence and homelessness. Recently, she has been asked to provide technical assistance and consultation on implementing integrated multi-disciplinary service models and developing coalitions to reform public safety policy. Presently Melissa serves on the National Alliance to End Homelessness DV Advisory Council, the Oregon Womens Equity Coalition and the Oregon Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Legislative Alliance Steering Committee. Clackamas Womens Services A Leader in the Fields of Domestic and Sexual Violence Clackamas Womens Services was incorporated in 1985 as Clackamas Countys first shelter for women and children escaping family violence and domestic abuse. CWSs service delivery framework is built on trauma-informed best practices that promote self-determination. Participants in our programs receive no-cost services by highly-trained staff with advanced expertise. CWS offers comprehensive and sensitive solutions for adults and children impacted by sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, the sex industry and elder abuse. At our secure emergency shelter, rural outreach office and at A Safe Place Family Justice Center, CWS coordinates services with other public and private agencies in order to best serve survivors seeking help. Melissa Erlbaum, MPA