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Are You a Battered Woman? - (1)
Legal Rights and Remedies - (4)
Protective and Restraining Orders - (6)
Safety and Privacy - (6)
Parenting Time and Child Support - (3)
  Are You a Battered Woman?
 
   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

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  Legal Rights and Remedies
 
   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
  
   
   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

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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.
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
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  Protective and Restraining Orders
 
   How to Get a Family Abuse Prevention Act Restraining Order
Information about restraining orders to help protect you from 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
    Read this in: Russian / Pусский , Spanish / Español , Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt
  
   
   How to Prepare for a Contested Restraining Order Hearing
Information about contested restraining order hearings under the Oregon Family Abuse Prevention Act.
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
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   For Respondents: How to Contest a Restraining Order 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 for respondents in Family Abuse Prevention Act cases.
By: Oregon Judicial Department
  
   
   What to do When Your Multnomah County FAPA is Violated 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 brochure that describes what you can do when your Multnomah County Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) Restraining Order has been violated.
By: Multnomah County Family Violence Coordinating Council
  
   
   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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   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

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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
  
   
   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
  
   
   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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   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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   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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  Parenting Time and Child Support
 
   Parenting Time 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
 
    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
  
   
   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

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