Current Studies

Restudy of Children at Risk

At the 2011 LWV of Oregon biennial Convention, members voted to adopt a restudy of our Children at Risk position for 2011-2013.

Scope: A two year study to research the programs and services for at risk children of all ages and in all governmental agencies. The legislature is currently considering changes to the Oregon Commission on Children and Families and establishing a new state agency for prevention services for children under the education umbrella. The services could include child care, preschool education, health care, mental health, child welfare, family preservation, teenage pregnancy prevention youth development, juvenile crime prevention and workforce training.

Outlook For Work: A state committee will gather information on statewide programs and services currently available for at risk children and send an educational update to local leagues. Locally, leagues will interview local providers and/or conduct an educational program. Local Leagues will provide feedback to the state committee. The state will draft questions for local leagues and draft a revised statewide position. The position will be expanded to services for children of all ages and all governmental programs.

Update of Coastal Management (and Offshore)

At the 2009 LWV of Oregon Biennial Convention, members voted to adopt an update of our Coastal Management position for 2010-11.

Adopted 12 month update for 2010-2011

Scope: The study update would include the formation of a state study committee that would review the current position and research and educate members on marine reserves and energy projects on/in Oregon’s coastal areas. The outcome would lead to a report informing members. Consensus questions would lead to a position statement that could be integrated with the League’s current position on Coastal Management (and Offshore) issues. To participate, contact Marnie Lonsdale, Program Chair.

If you are interested in joining a study committee, contact the LWV of Oregon. Study reports will be published and available to the public at the end of the program period. For more information about studies, see LWV Studies.