The purpose of the Children’s Justice Act (CJA) Grant is to improve the investigation, prosecution and judicial handling of cases of child abuse and neglect, particularly child sexual abuse and exploitation, in a manner that limits additional trauma to the child victim. The grant is intended to improve state processes for responding to child abuse and neglect. Funding for CJA comes from the Crime Victims Fund. To learn more, please see the CJA 101 Factsheet.
More Information about CJA Task Force
CJA Task Force Meeting Location
Oregon Department of Justice
100 Market Street Building
100 SW Market Street
Portland, OR 97201
For more information about the CJA Task Force, please click here.
Members Wanted
It is the goal of the CJA Task Force to have membership reflective of a diversity of perspectives and experiences in child abuse intervention across Oregon. We are currently seeking an individual who works with homeless children and youths, a prosecuting attorney with significant experience prosecuting cases of child abuse, and a civil court judge. If you are interested in serving on the CJA Task Force, please contact Robin Reimer at robin.e.reimer@doj.state.or.us
Upcoming CJA Task Force Meetings
- June 20, 2023
- August 22, 2023
- November 15, 2023
Previous Meeting Minutes
- February 21, 2023
- November 2022 – cancelled
- August 16, 2022 (PDF)»
- May 17, 2022 (PDF) »
- February 17, 2022 (PDF)»
- November 2021 – cancelled
- August 26, 2021 (PDF)»
- February 25, 2021 (PDF)»
- November 13, 2020 (PDF)»
- June 25, 2020 (PDF)»
- February 24, 2020(PDF)»
CJA Task Force Membership
• Prosecuting Attorney: Vacant
• Court Appointed Special Advocate: Jenna App, Oregon CASA Network
• Parent and/or Representative of Parent Group: Patty Terzian, Western Regional Children’s Advocacy Center
• Criminal Court Judge: Hon. Andrew R Erwin, Washington County Circuit Court
• Defense Attorney: Matthew Muenzen, Hillsboro Law Group
• Lived Experience Expert: Sherree Rodriguez, Crime Victim & Survivor Services Division
• Civil Court Judge: Vacant
• Person with Experience Working with Children with Disabilities: Shawna Clowser, Western Oregon University
• Person with Experience with Homeless Children: Vacant
• Child Protective Services: Deena Loughary, DHS Child Welfare
• Health Professional: Patricia K. Kenyon, Oregon Sexual Assault Task Force
• Child Advocate/Attorney for Children: Rahela Rehman, Child Advocacy Section, Civil Enforcement Division
• Law Enforcement: Amy Ford, Hermiston Police Department
• Mental Health Professional: Damon Holland, Community Counseling Solutions
• Additional Member/CAMI AC Member: Marilyn Reilly, Clatsop County District Attorney’s Office
• Additional Member/CAMI AC Member: Tammi Pitzen, Children’s Advocacy Center of Jackson County
• Additional Member/CAMI AC Member: Tina Morgan, independent Consultant
• Additional Member/CAMI AC Member: Beatriz Lynch, SafeSpace Children’s Advocacy Center of the Gorge