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Abuse of Elderly & Disabled Persons
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Protective and Restraining Orders - (3)
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  Getting Help
 
   National Domestic Violence Hotline (Separate Website)
The National Domestic Violence Hotline creates access by providing 24-hour support through advocacy, safety planning, resources and hope to everyone affected by domestic violence. 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) 1.800.787.3224 (TTY) Anonymous & Confidential Help 24/7.
By: National Domestic Violence Hotline
  
   
   National Sexual Assault Hotline (Separate Website)
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 (1-800-656-4673).
By: RAINN

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   Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (Separate Website)
Information about domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault.
By: OCADSV
  
   
   Oregon Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Resources (Separate Website)
Domestic violence and sexual assault programs in Oregon.
By: Oregon Coalition against Domestic and Sexual Violence

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   Oregon Guide to Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services (Separate Website)
A guide to services for domestic violence survivors, including shelters, safe homes and counseling, throughout Oregon.
By: Oregon Department of Human Services
  
   
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  Protective and Restraining Orders
 
   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 disabilities from abuse.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
 
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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 Prepare for Your Contested Restraining Order Hearing 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.
How to prepare for a hearing if your restraining order or order of protection is being contested.
By: Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon
 
  
   
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  Services Available
 
   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 Seniors & People with Physical Disabilities (SPWPD) 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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   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.
  
   
   Oregon's Workplace Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault or 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. (Separate Website)
Learn about your rights with regard to taking time off from work and being a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking.
By: Bureau of Labor and Industries

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Child Abuse
  Child Welfare
 
   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). (Some information is excerpted from the Family Law in Oregon booklet.)
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
 
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   Getting Help (Separate Website)
Important safety resources, including how to find help in other states.
By: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
  
   
   Oregon Child Protective Services (Separate Website)
Find out about child abuse, reporting of abuse, and Child Protective Services.
By: Oregon Department of Human Services

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   Oregon Guide to Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services (Separate Website)
A guide to services for domestic violence survivors, including shelters, safe homes and counseling, throughout Oregon.
By: Oregon Department of Human Services
  
   
   Pursuing Child Support Safely (Separate Website)
If you or your children are in an unsafe situation, the Oregon Child Support Program can take additional precautions to protect you while continuing to provide services that ensure your children have the support they need.
By: Oregon Department of Justice - Oregon Child Support Program

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Domestic Violence
   Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) (Separate Website)
The ACP enables victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking to keep their residential address information confidential. It is designed to prevent offenders from using state and local government records to locate their victims.
By: Oregon Department of Justice
  
   
   Are You Being Hurt by Someone? 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. http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/abuse/domestic/
By: State of Oregon Department of Human Services
  
   
   Domestic Violence and Guns Brochure 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.
The brochure was prepared by the Oregon Firearms and Domestic Violence Task Force. It provides information about safety planning, the risks presented by firearms, and state and federal firearms laws.
By: Oregon Firearms and Domestic Violence Task Force

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