Download the Friends and Family Handbook
In collaboration with Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errants (CURE), the Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) created a handbook for friends and family of adults in custody. The handbook helps you understand what to expect for yourself and for your loved one, while providing a basic overview of the rules and procedures within Oregon’s correctional facilities.
For questions concerning transgender, intersex, or nonbinary adults in custody, please review the
Frequently Asked Questions
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Topics Covered in the Handbook
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Intake and Assessment
Learn how individuals are processed and assessed when they first enter DOC custody.
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Finding Information
How to locate details and information about your incarcerated loved one.
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Visiting and Communication
Guidelines for visiting, contacting, and staying connected with adults in custody.
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Daily Life
What day-to-day life is like inside DOC facilities.
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Facility Housing
An overview of different housing types within DOC facilities.
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Programs and Treatment
Education, treatment, and other programs available to adults in custody.
Friends & Family Handbook
This handbook answers many of the most common questions families have when someone they know has been sentenced to serve time in Oregon.
⬇ Download the Friends & Family Handbook