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Abuse of Elderly & Disabled Persons
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 get an Order to Protect Elderly Persons or Persons with Disabilities from Abuse
Information about orders available to help protect seniors and people with disabilites from abuse.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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EPPDAPA Protective Orders - A Guide for Advocates Information that is intended to be particularly helpful for advocates who assist survivors.
By: Oregon Law Center
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Comparison Chart - A Guide for Advocates 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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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 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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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
Time Off from Work for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault or Stalking
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
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Spanish / Español
Oregon Child Protective Services
(Separate Website)
Find out about child abuse, reporting of abuse, and Child Protective Services.
By: Oregon Department of Human Services
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). (An excerpt from the Family Law in Oregon booklet.)
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Separate Website
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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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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
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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Are You a Battered Woman?
(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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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
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Comparison Chart - A Guide for Advocates 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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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
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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Spanish / Español
Family Abuse Prevention Act Restraining Orders - A Guide for Advocates Information that is intended to be particularly helpful for advocates who assist survivors.
By: Oregon Law Center
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For Respondents: How to Contest a Restraining Order
(Separate Website)
Information for respondents in Family Abuse Prevention Act cases.
By: Oregon Judicial Department
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