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Morrow County Victim Assistance Program
The Victims Assistance office works within the District Attorney's office, and specializes in providing respectful and dignifying assistance to crime victims in Morrow County. Victims of crime have several rights. Some rights are automatic and some have to be requested. For more information on victim rights and how to request them, please click the link below:
https://www.doj.state.or.us/crime-victims/victims-rights/victims-rights-guides/
Primary Function and Mission
Our mission is to assist victims and survivors of crime through the criminal justice system, with a process that is holistic, trauma-informed and survivor-led, recognizing the impact of systemic, cultural, institutional and historical trauma, and the fact that some crime victims may be distrustful or fearful of the justice system causing them additional harm due to past experiences or beliefs. We work diligently to prevent any re-traumatization while working to restore a sense of safety and empowerment to survivors and victims.
For information on how to apply for a Restraining or Stalking Order, click the link below:
https://www.courts.oregon.gov/forms/pages/default.aspx
Please note: You will have to scroll down to "Protective Orders."
For more information on the Oregon Department of Justice Crime Victim and Survivor Services Division (CVSSD), including information involving Crime Victim's Compensation, click the link below:
https://www.doj.state.or.us/crime-victims/
Primary Concern
The focus of the District Attorney’s office and Victims Assistance is to ensure that all crime victims, regardless of nationality, documentation, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic or familial status or language are treated with respect, compassion and dignity, while recognizing cultural diversity and community needs.
Services
Primary services that the Victims Assistance office provides includes:
- Support and information to help victims navigate the criminal justice system (interpreter services available upon request)
- Advocating for, and informing victims of their rights
- On-going hearing notification upon request
- Courtroom accompaniment upon request
- Referrals to community resources according to the victim’s needs
- Crisis Intervention
- Accompaniment of victim to SANE exam
- Restitution information collection
- Assistance with crime victims’ compensation
- Liaison with District Attorney’s office, law enforcement, and community services
Additional Services
In cooperation with community law enforcement and other services Victims Assistance provides:
- Community education/public awareness
- Facilitation of Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII) Victim Impact Panel
- Volunteer opportunities
Civil Rights
The Morrow County Victims Assistance Program operates its program, services and activities in compliance with state and federal nondiscrimination laws. No person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), disability, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or documentation status, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any of our programs.
To file a complaint of discrimination with this organization (Morrow County), write Morrow County Victims Assistance Program, 100 South Court Street, P.O. Box 664 Heppner, Oregon 97836, or call 541-676-5665.
To file a complaint with Oregon Department of Justice, Crime Victim and Survivor Services Division, write Oregon Department of Justice, Crime Victim and Survivor Services Division, Attn: Kim Kennedy, General Complaint Coordinator, 1162 Court Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301 or call 503-378-5348. You may also email: kim.kennedy@doj.oregon.gov .
To file a Civil Rights complaint, please write Oregon Department of Justice, Crime Victim and Survivor Services Division, Attn: Shannon Sivell, Civil Rights Complaint Coordinator, 1162 Court Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301 or call 503-378-5348. You may also email: Shannon.L.Sivell@doj.oregon.gov
To file a complaint of discrimination, write Office for Civil Rights, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice (OCR), 810 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20531 or call 202-307-0690 (voice) or 202-307-2027 (TDD/TTY). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may also contact OCR through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339 (TTY), 877-877-8982 (Speech) or 800-845-6136 (Spanish).
Important Phone Numbers
- Morrow County Sheriff’s Office 541-676-5317
- Morrow County District Attorney’s Office 541-676-5626
- Morrow County Courthouse, Heppner 541-676-5644
- Morrow County Courthouse, Irrigon 541-922-4082
- Morrow County Juvenile Department 541-676-5642
- Boardman City Police Department 541-481-6071
- Oregon State Police 541-963-7175
- Boardman Child Welfare 541-481-9482 or 800-547-3897
- Child Abuse Hotline (Oregon) 855-503-7233
- Community Counseling Solutions, Heppner 541-676-9161
- Community Counseling Solutions, Boardman 541-481-2911
- Domestic Violence Services (24 hr line) 800-833-1161
- VISOR (www.visor.oregon.gov) 888-749-8080
- Veterans Crisis Line (Text 838255) Dial 988 then Press 1
- Umatilla County Jail, Pendleton 541-966-3644
