Bridges Oregon’s Brochure on Advocacy & Accompaniment Services (COVER PAGE) Bridges Oregon, below is a dark shape of the state of Oregon with a circular design and “Advocacy & Accompaniment Services” in the front. VOCA: Victims of Crime Act. Federal Funding, awarded by Oregon Department of Justice, Crime Victim & Survivor Division, pass through entity for U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime. (SECOND PAGE) What is Bridges Oregon? ...of, by, for, and with Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing and those with additional disabilities in Oregon. Mission Statement: to facilitate equity, inclusiveness and provide a bridge to opportunities through advocacy, education and communication. We will serve the Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing people in Oregon, starting with Marion & Polk Counties then expand statewide. (BACK PAGE) CONTACT US VOCA Advocate DIRECT: (971) 444-6250 TEXT: (971) 444-0564 MAIN: (971) 202-1500 advocate@bridgesoregon.org Logos of Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, with username @BridgesOregon Come visit our website & sign up for our email subscription at https://BridgesOregon.org (INSIDE LEFT PAGE) This is a SAFE place to COME FORWARD. Bridges Oregon is here to serve victims of crime who are Deaf* What victims of crime do we serve? Adult Physical Abuse Adult Sexual Assault Arson, Bullying (verbal, cyber or physical) Burglary Child Physical Abuse or Neglect Child Sexual Abuse or Neglect Domestic and/or Family Violence Driving Under Influence (DUI) Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Elder Abuse or Neglect Hate Crime and Bias (racial, religious, gender, sexual orientation, other) Identity Theft, Fraud, Financial Crime Immigration Kidnapping Vehicular Victimization Robbery Stalking/Harassment Survivors of Homicide Victims Teen Dating Victimization Violation of a Court Order (INSIDE CENTER PAGE) You can work with your VOCA Client Advocate… on legal matters and court appearances, medical exams and appointments, police and lawyer interviews, Oregon Dept. of Human Services (ODHS) and help ensure victims/survivors learn about victims and survivors’ rights. You will also have… access to accompaniment services for emergencies, interviews, legal matters or medical matters resources that are available to you and get referrals In fine print: Deaf*- Bridges Oregon has adopted, with minor adaptations, the definition of 'Deaf' that is used by the National Deaf Center (NDC). Bridges Oregon is using the term Deaf in an all-inclusive manner, to include people who may identify as D/deaf, DeafBlind, deaf-blind, deaf with additional disabilities, hard of hearing, late-deafened, and/or persons with unilateral/bilateral hearing loss. Bridges Oregon recognizes that for many individuals, identity is fluid and can change over time or with setting. Bridges Oregon has chosen to use one term, Deaf, with the goal of recognizing experiences that are shared by all members of our diverse communities while also honoring all of our differences. Source: https://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/defining-deaf (INSIDE RIGHT PAGE) You are NOT alone. If you want to do something about your situation, or if you don’t want to do something about your situation. It is your choice. We will respect your choice. We are here for you & we are ready to listen.