Be a part of the SOLUTION.
The T.O.R.C.H. is prepared & edited by Jim
Epley, Jefferson County Domestic Violence
1. Identification Project Coordinator, in collaboration with
with and members of the Jefferson County Domestic
Violence Task Force Community Awareness
understanding Committee.
RESPECT
CONFIDENTIALITY
PROMOTE
ACCESS TO
C O M M UNITY
SERVICES
PLAN FOR SAFETY
Refer victims to
appropriate services to
receive help in creating a
safety plan.
Have discussions in
private and get victim’s
permission to advocate in
order not to place victim
at further risk.
BELIEVE
& VALIDATE
THE VICTIMS
of another’s
situation,
feelings,
and
motives.
Listen to and believe victims.
Acknowledge victims’ feelings
and experiences as real and valid.
EMPATHY
&
ADVOCACY
HOLD OFFENDER
ACCOUNTABLE
Recognize that there is no
excuse for abuse. Refer
offenders to intervention
RESPECT
services. Educate
AUTONOMY
yourself about the
dynamics of
domestic
Empower victims to make
violence.
decisions about what’s best
for their safety. Respect their
desired outcomes.
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Other persons/agencies contributing artwork
and stories include the Madras High School
Librarian, Warm Springs Victims of Crime
Services Office, COBRA, and the Jefferson
County Victims of Crime Services Office.
Funding for this publication was provided
through the Jefferson County Board of
Commissioners and Jefferson County’s Rural
Domestic Violence and Child Victimization
Grant from the Office on Violence Against
Women.
RESOURCE GUIDE
SUPPORT GROUP RESOURCES
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THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME RESOURCES
FOR SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS IN
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
Jefferson County Victim’s Assistance: (541) 475-4463
CO BRA (Central Oregon Battering & Rape Alliance) - Madras: (541) 475-1880
SUNDAY:
COBRA Tri-County Hotline #: (541) 389-7021 or 800-356-2369
7:30 p.m. - AA Meeting - St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Victims of Crime Services - Warm Springs: (541) 553-2293
- 341 SW “J ” Street, Madras
Children’s Protective Services - Warm Springs (541) 553-3209
MONDAY:
DHS Child Welfare - Madras: (541) 475-2292 or (541) 693-2700 (Hotline)
7:00 p.m. - NA Meeting - Probation Office
DHS Self Sufficiency - Madras: (541) 475-6131
- 75 SE “C” Street, Suite D, Madras
DHS Senior and People with Disabilities - Madras: (541) 475-6673 *
TUESDAY:
Best Care Treatment Services - Madras: (541) 475-6575
7:30 p.m. - AA Meeting - St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Neighbor Impact (Formerly COCAAN): (541) 475-7017
- 341 SW “J ” Street, Madras
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office: (541) 475-6520
WEDNESDAY:
Jefferson County Juvenile Department: (541) 475-3463
7:00 p.m. - NA Meeting - Lutheran Church
Jefferson County Adult Community Justice: (541) 475-6145
- 395 SE “C” Street, Madras
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
THURSDAY:
7:30 p.m. - AA Meeting — St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
- 341 SW “J ” Street, Madras
Another option is to talk to someone in your faith community 7 who is knowledgeable at
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domestic violence. Violence is not a marital issue or due to com\
FRIDAY:
7:00 p.m. - NA Meeting - Lutheran Church
- 395 SE “C” Street, Madras
If you are in immediate crisis, please call 911
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