§ 147.459 Considerations in developing plan

When the Department of Justice puts together its plan for handling domestic violence and sexual assault services, it has to think about several key factors. The department needs to balance money between three areas: helping victims right away, building up support systems, and stopping abuse before it happens.

The plan also needs to put services in order of importance and use input from local communities about what they actually need. Oregon wants programs that help both domestic violence victims and sexual assault victims, and it wants some programs designed specifically for different cultural groups.

Finally, the department has to make sure that different agencies and organizations work together instead of operating separately. This means domestic violence and sexual assault services should connect with each other, and where possible, they should also connect with other community resources like housing, healthcare, or legal aid. The goal is to avoid gaps or overlaps so people get consistent help no matter where they turn first.