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Legal Assistance
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Child
Advocacy Center
Helps lessen the trauma experienced by abused children going through the judicial
process by providing a warm, child-friendly setting where children can be interviewed,
receive medical exams to help criminal investigations and testify before Lane
County’s specially-convened grand jury for child abuse cases. Call 541-682-3938
for more information.
Court
Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
is an organization that provides volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected
children. The mission of CASA of Lane County is to advocate for safe, permanent
and nurturing homes for children who have been abused or neglected. Call 984-3132
for more information or to volunteer.
Crime Victim and Survivor Services
Provides crisis information, referral and advocacy, follows the status of any
criminal case, provides information on judicial process, help preparing for,
and someone to go with you to court hearings/trials, help getting a restraining
order and filling out applications for Crime Victims’ Compensation, and 24 hour
crisis intervention at the request of law enforcement officials. Located at
125 E. 8th Ave. Room 400, Eugene. For more information call 682-4523.
Family
Court Assistance Office
Helps clients find the right forms, locate legal assistance, access
child support services and learn about other resources in the community. Located
at the Lane County Courthouse, 125 East 8th Avenue in Eugene. For more information
call 541-682-4302.
Legal
Aid Domestic Violence Clinic
Provides legal advocacy and representation for battered women and their
children. Monday - Friday office hours are: 1:00 pm - 3:00 PM for intake, and
8:30 am to 5:00 PM for appointments and information. 376 East 11th Avenue,
Eugene. 541-342-6056.
Sexual
Assault Support Services
Provides crisis intervention, advocacy, support groups and other services for
survivors of sexual violence - past and present. Crisis Line: 541-343-7277 or
1-800-788-4727. The drop in center is located at 591 West 19th Avenue,
Eugene. The business line is 484-9791.
Siuslaw Outreach Service
Provides emergency shelter, support groups, a transitional program, 24 hour
crisis & referral line, advocacy, peer support, and assistance with restraining
& stalking protective orders, safety planning, and senior support. Located
at 1576 West 12th Street, Florence. Call 541-997-2816 for more information,
or the Florence Area Crisis Line at 541-997-4444.