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867 Chapter 5:Temporary Assistance for Domestic Violence Survivors (TA-DVS) Program • Section 1: Intent and overview of program (07/2026) cannot pay rent this month, or
The abuser stole the money. • In either case, TA-DVS would be used to stabilize the survivor’s living situation so they are less likely to be forced to return to the abuser’s household. • The domestic violence survivor is in the process of fleeing domestic violence, is staying at a temporary shelter or is in a temporary living situation. The survivor needs financial help to get into an apartment and set it up. • The domestic violence survivor wants to stay in their home and needs new locks to increase safety. • The domestic violence survivor missed work due to the abuse and is unable to pay the rent. • A roommate has been physically abusive, and the survivor and their partner want to leave the situation. • The domestic violence survivor has fled to Oregon from another state after a recent abusive situation and has concerns the abuser will follow or knows where she/he has moved to. • The domestic violence survivor needs to move because the abuser has located them and their children. • The abuser was arrested. The case has not gone to trial. There has been no conviction and no jail release date has been set. Even though the abuser is in jail, the survivor has no way of knowing how long the abuser will be in jail. A potential safety risk still exists. • The abuser was arrested and convicted of domestic violence. They will be in jail for one year. The survivor wanted to stay in their home. The abuser’s family has started making threats on behalf of the abuser saying the abuser was going to take care of them when they get out. The survivor is afraid for themselves and the children and wants to move. • The abuser has been in jail for five years and is being released. The survivor is still living at the same address that was shared with the abuser. There is fear the abuser will make good on threats made prior to the arrest and incarceration. The survivor wants to move to protect themselves and their children. Oregon Administrative Rule(s) 461-001-0000 — Definitions for Chapter 461 461-135-1200 — Specific Requirements; TA-DVS SSP definition of domestic violence Domestic violence is the occurrence of one or more of the following acts between family members, intimate partners or household members: • Attempting to cause or intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing physical injury or emotional, mental or verbal abuse. • Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly placing another in fear of imminent serious physical injury. • Committing sexual abuse in any degree as defined in Chapter 163 of the Oregon Revised Statutes. • Using coercive or controlling behavior. Qualifying relationships: • Family member: Anyone related by blood, marriage or adoption;