Detailed Abuse Description Tips

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To describe abusive events for a restraining order, be specific with dates, times, and locations. Detail the abuse, its impact on you, and any witnesses or evidence. Oregons Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) allows victims to obtain restraining orders. Fill out forms accurately and file them at your nearest court. When writing to the judge, use chronological order, provide detailed descriptions, mention supporting evidence, and explain the personal impact.

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I need to describe abusive events for a restraining order and want to provide a detailed explanation of years of abuse
Hi ****, I can provide guidance on how to effectively describe abusive events for a restraining order. Here are some tips:
- **Be Specific:** Describe each incident with dates, times, and locations.
- **Detail the Abuse:** Explain what happened, including physical, emotional, or verbal abuse.
- **Impact on You:** Describe how the abuse has affected you physically, emotionally, and mentally.
- **Witnesses:** Mention any witnesses or evidence like photos, messages, or police reports.
Are you located in Oregon? This will help in providing specific local legal information.
yes
Hi ****,
For a restraining order in Oregon, here are a few additional points to consider:
- **Oregon Law:** The Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) allows victims of abuse to obtain restraining orders.
- **Forms:** Ensure you fill out the forms accurately. They can be found on the Oregon Judicial Department website.
- **Court:** File the forms at your nearest court.
~Multnomah County Circuit Court
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR *
Website: https://www.courts.oregon.gov

Do you need information on the process of filing the restraining order?
I need to write a letter giving more information for the judge to consider in the long history of abuse.
no
Understood, ****. When writing a letter to the judge to provide more information about the history of abuse, consider including the following:
- **Chronological Order:** Start from the earliest incident and proceed to the most recent.
- **Detailed Descriptions:** Provide specific details for each event.
- **Supporting Evidence:** Mention any evidence or witnesses.
- **Personal Impact:** Explain how each incident affected you.
Is there any specific incident you need help describing?
yes
Could you please provide a brief description of the specific incident you need help with? This will allow me to offer more tailored guidance.
i live with a toxic sibling and her outrageous behavior and her daily abuse is causing so much distress in my life that i can't seem to do the simplest of things, for example, I can't concentrate enough to report my work hours. I am missing pay as a result. I'm missing work and all i feel like doing is sleeping
****, it's important to clearly describe the impact of your sibling's behavior on your daily life. Here’s a way to structure your description for the judge:
- **Incident Description:** Detail specific abusive actions (e.g., verbal insults, physical aggression).
- **Dates and Times:** Mention when these incidents typically occur.
- **Impact on Daily Life:** Explain how the abuse affects your ability to work, concentrate, and perform daily tasks.
- **Emotional and Physical Effects:** Describe any emotional distress, anxiety, or physical symptoms you experience.
Would you like help composing a paragraph for one of these incidents?
yes
Certainly, ****. Here's a structured paragraph you can use to describe one of the incidents:
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On [specific date], my sibling engaged in abusive behavior by [describe the actions, e.g., yelling, insulting, or physically harming]. This event occurred at [time of day, e.g., morning, evening] in our shared home. As a result, I experienced significant emotional distress, making it impossible to concentrate on my work. This distress has led to missed work hours, impacting my income and overall well-being. The constant anxiety and fear from these incidents have left me feeling exhausted and unable to perform even the simplest daily tasks.
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Would you like to add more details or need help with another incident?
yes
Could you please provide another brief description of a specific incident you need help with?
she is speaking lies about me to everyone we know. one person she has lied to shook their head at me and later told me to quit being a brat and difficult. this is one example and the worst case is that she lies to our brother to the point where him and i no longer get along because he refuses to speak with me. she has also called and accused me of stealing from our mother. iwas an authorized user of one of her credit cards and she caused our brothert to call the card in as fraud
Here's a structured paragraph for that specific incident:
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On [specific date], my sibling spread false information about me to mutual acquaintances. One individual, influenced by her lies, berated me, calling me a "brat" and "difficult." The most severe impact has been on my relationship with our brother, who now refuses to speak with me due to her deceitful claims. Additionally, she falsely accused me of stealing from our mother, leading to our brother reporting the authorized use of a credit card as fraud. These actions have caused immense emotional distress, straining family relationships and impacting my mental health.
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Would you like assistance with another incident or more information on the restraining order process?
yes
Could you provide a brief description of another specific incident you need help with?
She was restrained by court order to stay out of main home and was not to speak with me. she violated the order many times and law enforcement did not enforce the violations. this led to subsequent abuse. she brought boyfriend onto property while he was restrained with order not to come into the property. He ended up assaulting me while i was under protective oder
****, here's a structured paragraph for that specific incident:
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On [specific date], despite being restrained by a court order from entering the main home or speaking to me, my sibling repeatedly violated this order. Law enforcement did not enforce these violations, leading to ongoing abuse. She brought her boyfriend onto the property, who was also under a restraining order, and he assaulted me. This incident has severely impacted my sense of safety and well-being, exacerbating my emotional distress and fear.
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Would you like help with another incident or more details on the restraining order process?
yes
Could you please provide a brief description of another specific incident you need help with?
she is currently attempting to have him back on the property and is telling others that it was me that caused him to assualt me
****, here's a structured paragraph for this incident:
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Currently, my sibling is attempting to bring her boyfriend back onto the property, despite his history of assaulting me. She is spreading false information, claiming that I caused the assault. These actions have further strained my relationships and increased my emotional distress, leaving me feeling unsafe and vulnerable.
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Would you like help with another incident or more details on the restraining order process?
yes
Could you please provide a brief description of another specific incident you need help with?
she yells profanity at me at any time. at times when i need to approach her with a question she prohibits me from asking antyhting
****, here's a structured paragraph for this incident:
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My sibling frequently yells profanities at me, creating a hostile and intimidating environment. When I need to ask her a question, she often prohibits me from doing so. This behavior severely impacts my ability to communicate and function within our shared home, causing significant emotional distress and anxiety.
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Would you like assistance with another incident or more details on the restraining order process?
she steals my personal belongings. she has all my private information and passwords due to her stealing my flashdrives and sd cards containing my private data
****, here's a structured paragraph for this incident:
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My sibling has stolen my personal belongings, including flash drives and SD cards containing private data and passwords. This invasion of privacy has caused immense stress and fear for my personal security. I am constantly worried about the misuse of my information, which affects my daily functioning and mental health.
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Would you like assistance with another incident or more details on the restraining order process?
yes
Could you provide a brief description of another specific incident you need help with?
she has caused financial hardship because she doesnt' cotribute toward household expense eventho she uses all utilities, coems in and uses essentials. she gambles her money and has left us without anything to eat . her two young adult kids live in the house
****, here's a structured paragraph for this incident:
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My sibling has caused significant financial hardship by refusing to contribute to household expenses despite using all utilities and essentials. She gambles her money, leaving us without food. Her two young adult children also live in the house, adding to the financial strain. This situation has created immense stress and instability, impacting my ability to meet basic needs.
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Would you like help with another incident or more details on the restraining order process?
she has long history of abuse. her adult children live in the main home where they often stay everyday. they have a difficult time leaving the home due to the abuse and she continues to abuse them by taking money from them and coercing them to give her what ever she wants.
****, here's a structured paragraph for this incident:
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My sibling has a long history of abuse, which extends to her adult children who live in the main home. They find it difficult to leave due to her coercive behavior. She regularly takes money from them and forces them to comply with her demands, causing significant emotional and financial distress.
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Would you like help with another incident or more details on the restraining order process?
no
****, it seems you have detailed a significant history of abuse and its impact on your life. If you need further assistance with the restraining order process or any other legal guidance, please feel free to ask. Stay safe.
thank you
You're welcome, ****. If you need any further assistance or have more questions in the future, don't hesitate to reach out. Take care.