Frequently Asked Questions
Q:
Are Services Confidential?
A: Yes, we take
confidentiality to the utmost seriousness. If you have questions about
our policy or our procedures, please feel free to contact us.
Q:
Am I Really Abused?
A: We get this question a
lot. If you find yourself asking this, our recommendation is to
call and talk with an advocate about signs of an abusive relationship
and options to deal with it. Please don’t hesitate to call, we are here
to listen and provide information!
Q:
Do We Give People Money?
A: BPA has very limited
resources and does not give people money. However, we do advocate and
network with other agencies to get you the resources you need. We
are often successful in getting clients what they need through
our advocacy. If you have needs and are a victim of
family violence, please contact us.
Q:
Is BPA a government agency?
A: No, we are a private,
non-profit organization with over 30 different sources of funding.
Q:
Where Does Your Funding
Come From?
A: BPA has over 30
sources of funding including, federal, state and private foundation
funding. We also receive United Way funding and are grateful
for our local donation support. Contact us if you would like an annual
report.
Q:
Where Are You Located?
A: Our public office is
located in Roseburg, Oregon at 1202 SE Douglas. Our shelters and
transitional housing properties are confidentially located.
Q:
Do You Provide Services for
Men?
A: Yes. BPA
recognizes that approximately 5-8% of family violence victims are men.
Thus, we provide services for men. These services include resource
referral, peer to peer counseling and a support group.
Q:
How Can I Be Involved in Ending Family Violence and Sexual Assault?
A: In two words, get
involved. One of the worst things you can do is to ignore it and not
recognize the impact that family violence and sexual assault has on
you and your community. Some ideas include:
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Share your concern with a victim, listen and support.
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Learn more about the problem and its impact in your local community,
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Talk about the importance of the issue with a neighbor, a friend, at your place of worship.
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Become a volunteer at BPA (call our office and talk with our Volunteer Coordinator!)
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Donate funds or items of need to a local shelter
Q:
Are Services Confidential?
A: Yes, we take
confidentiality to the utmost seriousness. If you have questions about
our policy or our procedures, please feel free to contact us.