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902 Chapter 5:Temporary Assistance for Domestic Violence Survivors (TA-DVS) Program • Section 6: Non-financial eligibility (07/2026) • Are you in immediate danger? • Where is the abuser (use their name) now? • What do you think the abuser (use name) will do if you …? • Do you think police intervention would be helpful? • What do you think your abuser is capable of? • Do you think your abuser will injure you? What makes you think the abuser will or will not injure you? • Tell me about the time you were most afraid of your abuser. • Has your abuser’s pattern of behavior changed recently? If so, has it changed for the better or worse? • What was the relationship like when it first started? What is different now? • Has this ever happened before? What happened last time? • Has the abuse been getting worse? Are you afraid for your life? Has your abuser ever: • Used or threatened to use weapons against you? • Choked or attempted to strangle you? • Stalked you? • Hurt or threatened to hurt you or your children? Remember: Domestic violence is a pattern of abuse. Understanding the pattern can help determine why a survivor may be concerned for their safety. If someone reports they are afraid for their life, we want to be sure to address the concern. We want to review the case with management and try to get advocacy services for the survivor. As you assess the survivor’s safety concerns, listen to the survivor and provide validating messages such as those listed below: • You don’t deserve this. There is no excuse for domestic violence. • I am concerned for your safety. • This is complicated. Sometimes it takes time to figure it out. Would you like to meet with an advocate to help you? • You are not alone in figuring this out. There may be some options. I will support your choices. • I care. I am glad you told me. I want to work together to keep you as safe as possible. • Stopping the abuse is the responsibility of your abuser (use name), not your responsibility. Click here for examples: Safety Concern. Oregon Administrative Rule(s) 461-135-1200 — Specific Requirements; TA-DVS Safety plan