Resources for child sexual abuse victims
Yesterday the Oregonian published an article on FabulousPDX.com publisher Robert Paul Patton’s arrest on allegations of child sexual abuse and possession of child pornography — and his prior conviction for sexual abuse. PQ Monthly is examining this case, but in the meantime we wanted to share some resources for victims of child sexual abuse or anyone who witnesses or suspects abuse.
The website for Oregon Abuse Advocates and Survivors in Service (OAASIS) provides a listing of local therapists, local and national resources, and information on how to report abuse. According to OAASIS:
If you see a child in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.
Report non-emergency suspicion or evidence of child-abuse to the state Department of Human Services, local law enforcement or state police.
Most Oregon counties also have child-abuse hotlines:
Multnomah: 503-731-3100, 1-800-509-5439
Washington: 503-681-6917, 1-800-275-8952
Clackamas: 971-673-7112For numbers for other counties or additional information, visit the DHS website.
For a more personal look at life for a survivor of sexual abuse, see PQ’s article on Iciyapi Tate O’Shaughnessy.
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What do you mean “PQ Monthly is examining this case”? Rob was convicted in 2003 of child molestation and was CAUGHT with a 15 year old boy (not to mention the “allegations” of having sodomized a 12 year old boy) and child pornography. There is nothing to examine here. This man is a pedophile and I am disgusted that you advertise on his website “FabulousPDX.com”. Act like a journalist and tell the story, adding a link to the Oregonian is just weak.
Hi Lowell,
What we mean is that we are doing our own reporting, so we can provide the community with accurate and relevant information relating to these charges. There is more to the story than was included in the Oregonian’s reporting and we thing we owe it to the community to provide in-depth coverage. We appreciate your patience while we gather our information. If you have any first-hand information about this case, feel free to contact me via email.
Erin
Staff Writer, PQ Monthly
erin@pqmonthly.com