Offensive expression resources

Under the First Amendment and the Oregon Constitution, members of the PCC community have the right to express their ideas and opinions even if those ideas are offensive to members of our community or are contrary to PCC’s organizational mission or values. PCC recognizes that offensive ideas, while permitted under the law, can be very hurtful, and cause people to feel upset, angry, or unwelcome. It is very important to PCC that all members of our community feel welcome and supported at PCC. This FAQ provides some information and resources about how you can respond to offensive speech.