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   Protection From Abuse
Basic information about court orders available in Oregon to help protect you from abuse. (An excerpt from the Family Law in Oregon booklet.)
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon  

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   How to Get a Stalking Protective Order in Oregon
Information about how to get an order to help protect you or your children from stalking.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon  

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   Stalking Protective Orders - A Guide for Advocates This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Information that is intended to be particularly helpful for advocates who assist survivors.
By: Oregon Law Center

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   Stalking Questions and Answers (Separate Website)
Detailed information about stalking, including stalking safety plans.
By: National Center for Victims of Crime

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   Comparison Chart - A Guide for Advocates This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
A chart that shows comparisons among FAPA Restraining Orders, Stalking Protective Orders, and EPPDAPA Protective Orders in Oregon. This information is intended to be particularly helpful for advocates who assist survivors.
By: Oregon Law Center

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   Civil Legal Remedies for Sexual Assault Survivors
Legal actions you may wish fo consider if you have been a victim of sexual assault.
By: Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon  

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   Pursuing Child Support Safely
Information about how Oregon's Child Support Program may be able to help you get child support when there are safety concerns for you or your children.
By: Oregon Law Center and Oregon Department of Justice, Division of Child Support

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   Temporary Assistance for Domestic Violence Survivors (TA-DVS)
Information about funds that might be available through the Oregon DHS TA-DVS program for domestic violence survivors if needed for safety. These funds may also be available for stalking and sexual assault survivors.
By: Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon  

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   Sexual Assault Task Force of the Oregon Attorney General (Separate Website)
Find out about this task force, its mission and goals and progress.
By: Oregon Attorney General
  
   
   Safety Tips for You and Your Family (Separate Website)
Information provided by the American Bar Association about things that you can do to make yourself and your family safer.
By: American Bar Association

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   Warning - How an Abuser Can Discover Your Internet Use This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Information about how an abuser can discover your internet use and how you can minimize the risks.
By: Oregon Department of Justice
  
   
   Brochure - Housing Rights For Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Survivors This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Information regarding housing rights for domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking survivors.
By: Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon  
  
   
   Confidentiality / Privacy Protections for Survivors This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
If you have been a victim of sexual assault, domestic violence, or stalking, you may want to take steps to keep information about you away from your abuser. This pamphlet has information about some of the ways you can keep your information private.
By: Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon  
  
   
   Questions and Answers - Housing Rights for Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Survivors
Questions and answers for Oregon tenants who are domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking survivors.
By: Oregon Law Center
  
   
   Telephone Disconnection - Program For Those At Significant Risk of Abuse This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
A link to information on how those at significant risk of abuse can avoid having their telephone service disconnected--even after falling behind on telephone bills. For more information, call the Oregon Public Utility Commission at 1-800-522-2404.
By: Oregon Law Center
  
   
   Unemployment Benefits for Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault or Stalking Survivors
A new law in Oregon provides unemployment benefits to certain victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking if they are forced to leave a job in order to protect their safety or the safety of their children.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon  

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   Workplace Leave Pamphlet for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

By: Oregon Law Center
  
   
 
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