Welcome to the Oregon CURE Website
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
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Pamphlets:
- Advocating with the Incarcerated in Oregon: A guide to actions you can take when dealing with problems occurring for an inmate within an ODOC facility; how to access information, and how to be most effective. It includes administrative steps, not further legal action.
- How to explain... Jails and Prisons ...to Children. A Caregivers Guide: Pamphlet for caregivers of children whose parent/s are incarcerated; what to tell children, what to expect.
- Getting Through Oregon's Parole Process: About Oregon's parole process- who is eligible and comes under the Parole Board, what different hearings are about and what the Board considers, how to prepare for a hearing. Does not address how to succeed on parole.
- Free-er, But Not Free (Rev. June 2005): Getting Along on Parole or Post-Prison Supervision in Oregon: A guide to release and supervision for offenders, their families and friends. What to expect, how to get along with your PO, conditions of supervision.
- Keeping Love Alive While in Prison: Written by a couple, one of whom was in prison, about the issues that arise in a relationship, how to deal with them and keep the relationship strong.
- Handbook for ...Families and Friends of Inmates (Oregon Department of Corrections in Partnership with Oregon CURE): Written and published jointly by ODOC and Oregon CURE. Basic information about DOC operations and institutions. Included as part of Orientation packet.
- Visitor's Handbook- A Guide to Visiting in Oregon Prisons: the Process and What to Expect: Covers process and basics of visiting rule. Also covers mail, phones, and getting money to an inmate. Included as part of Orientation packet.
Brochures:
- Oregon Chapter Brochure: Informational brochure explaining the goals of Oregon CURE.
- Addressing the Issues in Your Psychological Evaluation: How to analyze and address issues raised in a psych eval that will impact a release decision. Actions to take, and addressing the issues with the Board.
- Thoughts On Getting Out: Lists things to think about and be aware of when you or a loved one are leaving prison.
- Pensamientos Sobre Puesto en Libertad: Unas cuantas cosas en que pensar si usted esta para ser puesto en libertad de una prisión, o si usted ama alguen quien esta para ser puesto en libertad.
- Tips on Making Contact When There is a Problem (Excerpted from Oregon CURE publication "Advocating With the Incarcerated in Oregon"): Advice on how to make contact and deal with problems effectively. Excerpted from 'Advocating for the Incarcerated...'
- What You Can Do to Ensure the Best Possible Health Care in Prison: Steps to take to have the best chance of obtaining necessary health care while in prison.
- Suggestions For Release Planning: A list of information and some suggestions for things you will need to have lined up when you are released.
- Release Planning Checklist: A planning checklist to help you get organized.
- To The Family Member or Friend of a Sex Offender. A Few Things to Think About if a Family Member Or Friend Has Been Charged With a Sex Offense: A comprehensive list compiled by CURE-SORT and made available through Oregon CURE.
- To The Imprisoned Sex Offender. A Few Things to Think About if You Are Incarcerated For a Sex Offense: Compiled by CURE-SORT and made available through Oregon CURE.
- Sex Abuse Treatment Alliance (SATA): Facts about SATA, its mission, goals, and how to donate.
- Self-help/Recovery Bibliography for Sex Offenders: List of books on S/O treatment and recovery for survivors of sexual abuse.
Oregon CURE also responds to requests for information on many topics, such as
the World Court, various medical conditions, and questions about rules or
proocedures that need to be answered by a knowledgeable person.
OREGON CURE - 1631 NE BROADWAY #460 - PORTLAND, OR 97232
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