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- If a child is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.
- lf you suspect a child is being abused, call law enforcement or the Oregon Department of Human Services Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Number: 1-855-503-7233.
- As part of the District Attorney's Office, Victim Advocates are mandatory reporters required by law to report suspected child abuse and neglect.
You can call to talk to an advocate 24/7 at 503-655-8516
Abuse of someone under the age of 18 is considered child abuse. Types of child abuse include: neglect, physical abuse and sexual abuse. Often the person responsible for the abuse is done by someone that a child knows or who is part of their family.
Learning that a child has been physically or sexually abused can overwhelm the people who love and care for that child. Victim Assistance is here to provide support to the child as well as parents, family and caregivers that are helping the child in their healing from the abuse.
Throughout the investigation and prosecution of the case, a Victim Advocate will:
- Provide on-going contact with the parent or caregiver of the child to offer information and support.
- Assist the child or family in contacting law enforcement and the Deputy District Attorney assigned to their case
- Provide information on what to expect at different stages of the criminal justice system
- Assist victims and their family in accessing their rights within the criminal justice system
- Attend meetings and hearings with victims or their family
- Assist the child and their family in accessing appropriate support services such as
- Applying for Crime Victim Compensation to assist with medical or counseling costs not covered by insurance
- Connecting with the Children's Center of Clackamas County for medical examination and forensic interviewing due to suspected abuse
- Referrals to counseling resources
- Contacting DHS-Self Sufficiency for Financial Assistance
