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900 Chapter 5:Temporary Assistance for Domestic Violence Survivors (TA-DVS) Program • Section 6: Non-financial eligibility (07/2026) • A mental health provider • A health care or other medical provider • A member of the clergy; or another professional from whom the individual has asked for help to address the domestic violence. Contact TA-DVS Policy to determine other types of acceptable verification. At times, survivors of domestic violence are arrested because, at the time the police arrive, they believe them to be the aggressor. Sometimes there are mutual arrests because the police officer is unable to determine who is the primary or predominant aggressor. It may be found later that the person was a self-defending survivor, or the injury to the survivor was not apparent at the time of the arrest. In some cases, the perpetrator may be the one to call 911; they may access a restraining order before the survivor, or there may be mutual restraining orders. It is also common for abusers to claim to be the survivor. TA-DVS cases have only 16 working hours to determine eligibility. Case note in ONE how long the survivor has stated they need to verify the information if: • The survivor states they need more time to verify an eligibility requirement, and • Verification is necessary or the case will be denied. Provide the pending notice, We Need Proof for TA-DVS Notice (DVS-135) generated by ONE. Abusive situations not meeting TA-DVS policy TA-DVS cannot meet the needs of all survivors of abuse. If an applicant does not appear to meet the TA-DVS eligibility criteria, consider the following options: • Crime Victim’s Compensation for survivors of crime may be available, whether or not it is domestic violence • If there are no dependent children, offer a referral to the local domestic violence service provider or the Victims Assistance Program through the county district attorney’s office • If there are no current safety issues related to domestic violence and the individual is facing homelessness not as a result of domestic violence, offer a referral to local housing resources such as the Housing Stabilization Program through the local community action agency or program. • If the survivor decides not to leave the abusive situation and remains in the household with the abuser, offer a referral to the local DV service provider for safety planning:
Do not issue a TA-DVS payment while the survivor is living in the household with the abuser. Explain that ODHS is a resource and TA-DVS can be issued when the survivor is ready to leave.
If the survivor is currently with the abuser but intends to flee within the next 90 days, TA-DVS may be opened and a payment made when the survivor is ready to flee. • A parent is being abused by their minor teenage child. Options might include referring to counseling or law enforcement, or connecting with school counselors. • If they applied for TA-DVS because the roommate called them names and they want to move, but there has been no past abuse and they do not feel it is likely to happen again — offer them other housing options in the community.