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Oregon Domestic Violence Laws<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Kit Yona, M.A.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n

Domestic violence<\/span> in Oregon<\/span> is a pattern of abusive behavior between family or household members<\/span> used to exert power and control. Under the Oregon<\/span> Family Abuse Prevention Act, this includes causing or threatening bodily injury and forcing involuntary sexual relations.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

There are few crimes as damaging and horrific as domestic violence<\/span> offenses. Under Oregon<\/span>‘s Family Abuse Prevention Act<\/u><\/a>, victims of <\/span>domestic violence<\/span> have protections available to help them escape torment from their abusers.<\/p>\n

Each state has a somewhat different interpretation of what qualifies as domestic violence<\/span>, so it’s important to know Oregon<\/span>‘s definition. In this article, we’ll discuss what’s considered domestic violence<\/span> in Oregon<\/span>, examine the penalties and protections it entails, and how to apply for a restraining order<\/span><\/u><\/a>. Read on to get a better understanding of domestic violence<\/span> laws in Oregon<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Defining Domestic Violence<\/span> in Oregon<\/span><\/h2>\n

As one might expect from the name, domestic violence<\/span><\/u><\/a> takes place with those you’d expect to find in your home. The people involved, known as family and household members<\/span>, are only half of the equation. Let’s take a closer look at what constitutes domestic violence<\/span> in Oregon<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Domestic Violence<\/span> in Oregon<\/span>: The Offenses<\/h3>\n

Control and power<\/u><\/a>. They’re the driving forces behind domestic violence<\/span> crimes. The abuser gathers and maintains them with a variety of abuses. Through threats, intimidation, coercion, isolation, and violence, abusers keep their victims in a brutal cycle of abuse.<\/p>\n

Rather than list specific acts, Oregon<\/span> has categories of offenses<\/u><\/a> that qualify as domestic violence<\/span> crimes. They are:<\/p>\n