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Safety and Privacy - (5)
Workplace and Housing Rights for Survivors - (8)
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  Getting Help
 
   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
  
   
   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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  Legal Rights and Remedies
 
   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
 
    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

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  Protective and Restraining Orders
 
   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
 
    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   WPD File
    Read this in: Russian / Pусский , Spanish / Español , Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt
  
   
   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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  Safety and Privacy
 
   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 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
  
   
   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

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   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

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   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
  
   
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  Workplace and Housing Rights for Survivors
 
   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, dating violence, and stalking survivors.
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, dating violence, 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
  
   
   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
 
    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   Word File
    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Tenant's Rights for Domestic and Sexual Violence Survivors
Tenant's rights for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking.
By: Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon
 
    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Time Off from Work 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.
Learn about your rights with regard to taking time off from work and being a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
 
    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   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
 
    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   Word File
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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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  Family Law Booklet
 
   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, Protection from Abuse, and Guardianships.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
 
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