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Domestic Violence
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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Family Abuse Prevention Act Restraining Orders - A Guide for Advocates Information that is intended to be particularly helpful for advocates who assist survivors.
For Respondents: How to Contest a Restraining Order
(Separate Website)
Information for respondents in Family Abuse Prevention Act cases.
By: Oregon Judicial Department
How to Get a Family Abuse Prevention Act Restraining Order
Information about Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) Restraining Orders to help protect you from domestic violence.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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How to Prepare for Your Contested Restraining Order Hearing 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
Information for Crime Victims
(Separate Website)
This program assists survivors, advocates for victims and witnesses within the criminal justice system. A list of programs with contact information is provided.
By: Oregon Department of Justice
Internet and Tech Safety Tips for Survivors
Links to NNEDV's Safety Net: National Safe & Strategic Technology Project. The project has numerous resources to help victims and agencies respond effectively to the many ways that technology impacts victims of domestic and dating violence, sexual violence and stalking.
By: National Network to End Domestic Violence, Inc.
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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
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
Parenting Plans
(Separate Website)
Information about developing parenting time plans, including specific information for when you have safety concerns for you or your children.
By: Oregon Judicial Department
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Parenting Time in your Family Abuse Prevention Act Restraining Order
Information about parenting time (visitation) arrangements that can be ordered in a restraining order case.
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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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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Safety Plans - Domestic Violence
(Separate Website)
Personal and work place safety plans.
By: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
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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Technology Safety Planning with Survivors
(Separate Website)
This handout provides 12 simple but critical tips about phone, computer, email, instant messaging and other technology use to discuss if someone you know is in danger.
By: National Network to End Domestic Violence, Inc.
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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.
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 domestic or sexual assault survivors or stalking survivors.
By: Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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