Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon's Russian Oregon Social Services (ROSS) has been providing domestic violence services to the Russian-speaking community since October of 1998.
Domestic violence is traditionally considered a family matter in the former Soviet Union, and as a result, many victims don’t understand their rights, which are protected by laws in the United States. At the same time, perpetrators don’t understand that their behavior is considered a violent crime.
ROSS’ goals are to increase awareness and understanding of domestic violence among the Russian-speaking community, provide assistance to victims of domestic violence, and offer cross-cultural education to various law enforcement, legal and other professional services. As part of our outreach, ROSS works collaboratively with Russian churches and offers workshops on American Family Law. ROSS also broadcasts a weekly domestic violence program on a local Russian-speaking radio station.
Case management services are a central component of our domestic violence program. ROSS offers both long-term case management and crisis intervention services.
Crisis intervention services
• Court accompaniment
• Obtaining restraining order
• Finding transitional housing
• Applying for public assistance
• Applying for child support
Long-term case management
*Agency referrals
• Free psychological counseling in Russian language
• Free legal consultations.
• Support group for survivors of domestic violence is provided in Russian
• Language interpretation
• Parenting skills education
• Mentorship program
ROSS is a program of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon’s community ministry programs serving the refugee and immigrant community.
Contact us
Russian Oregon Social Services
4033 SE Woodstock Blvd., Portland, OR 97202
phone: (503) 777-3437
fax: (503) 777-6545
e-mail:
Karina Rutova, Domestic Violence Case Manager
Evelina Kurilenko, Domestic Violence Client Advocate
Elena Skillicorn, Domestic Violence Client Advocate
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