You may be a victim of crime or know someone close to you who is a victim. No matter what was taken or who was hurt, you may feel that your life has changed. You may not feel as safe or secure as you did before the crime. It is not unusual for hurt and anger to linger long after the criminal act.

We hope that the topics shown below, as well as the Crime Victims Handbook (PDF) and the resources listed to the right, help you and/or the person you care about become educated and to heal.

Victims' Rights

Since 1987, when Oregon voters passed the bill called the "Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights", victims have the right to: In 1987, Oregon voters passed Ballot Measure 10, the Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights.  This Bill...

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Victims' Concerns

If you, or someone you know,  has been the victim of a crime and someone is in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1 right away.   For more information and helpful resources, please refer to the Crime Victims...

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What if There is a Crime?

No matter what type of crime occurred, DCJ is invested in helping along the road to recovery.  Here are resources and actions you can take to help when some of the more common crimes occur. 

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Victims-Domestic Violence

Are you or someone you love in a relationship that hurts or feels unsafe?  Domestic violence affects one in seven women in Multnomah County every year. Domestic Violence also includes psychological, verbal or...

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