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Women's night safety network
Domestic violence is the leading cause of homelessness for women
Women experiencing homelessness report significantly higher rates of nighttime violence, with over 70 percent describing assault or harassment while trying to sleep. Women sleeping in vehicles faced a similar risk, with nearly half reporting at least one serious safety threat each month. These numbers highlight the dangerous gap in nighttime protection and the urgent need for women-centered safety networks.
A Safer Night Starts with Us: Community Steps In
Portland’s camping ban and ongoing sweeps only increase this danger by pushing women into darker, more isolated areas. Yet women consistently report that their safest moments come from community—another woman checking in, sharing a space, or offering a place to park without fear. Through the Women’s Night Safety Network, community members can step in directly: by hosting a safe parking or camping spot, or by signing up as a service provider offering meals, supplies, haircuts, childcare, or other support. When women protect women, we build safety the city refuses to provide.
community compass:
Our community. Our safety. Our rules.
The Women’s Night Safety Network exists to ensure that no woman has to face the dangers of night alone. Our mission is to create safer nights through community connection, shared responsibility, and women supporting women. We believe safety is a collective effort, grounded in dignity and compassion. By bringing together hosts who can offer safe parking or camping spaces, service providers who can share skills and resources, and women seeking support, we build a network of protection and solidarity. The Women’s Night Safety Network is a commitment to standing together, strengthening one another, and ensuring that every woman has a safe place to rest.
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