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Abuse of Elderly & Disabled Persons
   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  
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   How to get an Order to Protect Elderly Persons or Persons with Disabilities from Abuse
Information about orders available to help protect seniors and people with disabilites from abuse.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon  
    Other Formats:   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. PDF File
    Read this in: Russian / Pусский , Spanish / Español , Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt 		  
   
   EPPDAPA 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
    Other Formats:   WPD File 		  
   
   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
    Other Formats:   WPD File 		  
   
   Oregon DHS - Adult Protective Services (Separate Website)
Information about services provided to older adults and persons with disabilities by the Adult Protective Services staff of the Oregon Department of Human Services.
By: Oregon Department of Human Services 		  
   
   Oregon SPD (Seniors & People with Disabilities) Offices (Separate Website)
A list of DHS (Department of Human Services) branch offices that provide services to seniors and people with disabilities.
By: Oregon Department of Human Services
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   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 		  
   
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Child Abuse
   Oregon Child Protective Services (Separate Website)
Find out about child abuse, reporting of abuse, and Child Protective Services.
By: Oregon Department of Human Services 		  
   
   Child Abuse and the Child Welfare Program of the Deparment of Human Services
Information about child abuse and about the Child Welfare Program of the Department of Human Services (DHS). (An excerpt from the Family Law in Oregon booklet.)
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon  
    Other Formats:   Separate Website
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   Family Law In Oregon 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 booklet that provides information about Oregon family law issues. Topics include: Marriage and Divorce, Paternity, Custody and Parenting Time, Child Support, The Child Welfare Program of the Department of Human Services, Adoption, Guardianships.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon  
    Other Formats:   WPD File
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   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 		  
   
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Domestic Violence
   Family Law In Oregon 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 booklet that provides information about Oregon family law issues. Topics include: Marriage and Divorce, Paternity, Custody and Parenting Time, Child Support, The Child Welfare Program of the Department of Human Services, Adoption, Guardianships.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon  
    Other Formats:   WPD File
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   Are You a Battered Woman? 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 to help you identify whether you or anyone you know is a victim of abuse.
By: Pennsylvania Coaliation Against Domestic Violence
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   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   		  
   
   Civil Legal Remedies for Domestic Violence Survivors
Legal actions you may wish to consider if you have been a victim of domestic violence.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon  
    Other Formats:   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. PDF File 		  
   
   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
    Other Formats:   WPD File 		  
   
   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   		  
   
   Domestic Violence: Know Your Rights 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 brochure provided by the American Bar Association with information on your legal rights in situations of domestic violence.
By: American Bar Association
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   Family Abuse Prevention Act Restraining 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
    Other Formats:   WPD File