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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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Are You a Battered Woman?
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Information to help you identify whether you or anyone you know is a victim of abuse.
By: Pennsylvania Coaliation Against Domestic Violence
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Domestic Violence: Know Your Rights
(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
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Warning - How an Abuser Can Discover Your Internet Use
(Separate Website)
Information about how an abuser can discover your internet use and how you can minimize the risks.
By: Oregon Department of Justice
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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Family Law In Oregon 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
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Brochure - Housing Rights For Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Survivors 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 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
For Respondents: How to Contest a Restraining Order
(Separate Website)
Information for respondents in Family Abuse Prevention Act cases.
By: Oregon Judicial Department
Information for Crime Victims
(Separate Website)
This program assists and advocates for victims and witnesses within the criminal justice system. A list of programs with contact information is provided.
By: Oregon Department of Justice
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
(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
By: Oregon Law Center
Multnomah County Only Resources
Multnomah County Domestic Violence Coordinator's Office
(Separate Website)
By: Multnomah County Office - Legal Aid Services of Oregon
Protection from Abuse Resources
Getting Help
(Separate Website)
Important safety resources, including how to find help in other states.
By: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
National Sexual Assault Hotline
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RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (1-800-656-HOPE).
By: RAINN
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Oregon DHS Branch Offices
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A list of DHS (Department of Human Services) offices throughout Oregon. These offices provide services for the following programs: TANF, JOBS Program, General Assistance, TA-DVS, Oregon Health Plan, Food Stamps, Child Protective Services.
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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
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Courts in Oregon
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Location and public hours of service of Oregon's local Circuit Courts.
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