Resources - Domestic Violence

For more information on domestic violence and a national directore/hotline, check out the National Domestic Violence Hotline's website.

Restraining Order Information

The following 7 minute video explains what a restraining order is and how to obtain one. Thanks to the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice grant # 07-WF-AX-0009 and to Oregon State Police/LEDS for support in making this video.

How to file a restraining order from Saving Grace on Vimeo.

If you live in Deschutes County, this video contains specific information for Deschutes County residents.

How to file a restraining order from Saving Grace on Vimeo. *Please note
filing times refer to Deschutes County only. Check with your local court
for filing times in other counties.

A Saving Grace restraining order advocate is available at the Deschutes County Courthouse to help with filling out and filing restraining orders.

Instructions on how to get a restraining order explain the eligibility requirements and process of filing a restraining order. You can also modify an existing restraining order or you can renew a restraining order.

Restraining order applications can be downloaded. Saving Grace advocates in each office can help with completing them. 

Saving Grace Information:

Domestic Violence Handbook

Saving Grace Safety Plan

Saving Grace Children's Safety Plan

Power and Control Wheel

Myths and Facts of Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence and Firearm Safety

Relocation and On-line Safety for Survivors

           Support Group Information

Mary's Place ~ Supervised parent/child visit and exchange center

Mary's Place is a safe and neutral location for supervised parenting time or exchanging children without the parents seeing or hearing each other. Mary's Place is located in a daycare center so it is a friendly, comfortable atmosphere for both children and parents to spend time.

Legal Resources:

OregonLawHelp.org has helpful information on a variety of legal topics. 

Books/Articles:

Why Does He Do That? by Lundy Bancroft

When Men Batter Women by Neil Jacobsen, Ph.D. and John Gottman, Ph.D.

When Dad Hurts Mom - Helping Your Children Heal the Wounds of Witnessing Abuse by Lundy Bancroft

Children Who See Too Much by Betsy McAlister Groves

Getting Free by Ginny NiCarthy

12 Reasons Why Couples Counseling is Not Recommended When Domestic Violence is Present