Helpful Links

Victims' Rights Guides - Crime victims’ legal rights are guaranteed by the Oregon Constitution and Oregon Revised Statutes. Victims’ right to justice includes the right to:

  • Play a meaningful role in the criminal or juvenile justice process.
  • Be treated with dignity and respect.
  • Receive fair and impartial treatment.
  • Receive reasonable protection from the offender.

Click here, or scan   to access victims' rights guides in six different languages. 

Federal Trade Commission: Reporting Frauds, Scams and Bad Businesses Practices - The FTC launched ReportFraud.ftc.gov, a new website that makes it easy for people to report fraud, scams, and bad business practices. Because you’re a trusted voice in your community, we’re hoping you can help us spread the word — and help us stop scams.

DEA Drugs of Abuse - Education plays a critical role in preventing substance abuse. Drugs of Abuse, A DEA Resource Guide, is designed to be a reliable resource on the most commonly abused and misused drugs in the United States. This comprehensive guide provides important information about the harms and consequences of drug use by describing a drug’s effects on the body and mind, overdose potential, origin, legal status, and other key facts. 

Important Safety Rules to Teach Children - Teaching safety - at home or outdoors, is an important part of educating our children. This piece, provided by the Safety, Health & Consumer Council, is developed to provide parents with starter ideas to teach young kids essential safety rules to help them protect themselves in different situations growing up.

Teenage Substance Abuse Prevention - The goal of prevention is to attempt to stop someone from partaking in a harmful action that has substantial consequences before those consequences occur.

How to Keep Your Car From Being Stolen (And what to do if it is) - With stay-at-home orders mandated for quarantine throughout the U.S., there has been a significant drop in cars on the road. In fact, the Los Angeles Times reported seeing a 60% year-over-year decrease in traffic on California’s roadways. 

ODFW "Living With Wildlife" - A useful guide on the various types of wildlife you may encounter living in Oregon.