Victims Of Crimes Program | Asian Services In Action

370 East Market Street, C.f. And May Chen Community Center, Akron, OH 44304

Eligibility

Serves Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and other immigrant victims of crime residing in Northeast Ohio.

Hours

Accepts calls Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm

(330) 535-3338

Fax

(330) 535-3263

Voice

https://www.asiaohio.org/services/legalservices

Languages

Nepali, Spanish, Arabic, French, and utilizes language interpretation services.

Application process

Call for more information and to schedule an appointment.

Fees

Certain services may require filing fees or other costs paid for by the client.

Service area

Portage County, Ohio
Stark County, Ohio
Summit County, Ohio
Medina County, Ohio

Description

Provides legal service for victims of most crimes, including but not limited to victims of: - Theft. - Property crimes such as robbery, burglary, and vandalism. - Elder fraud and abuse. - Hate and bias crimes. - Domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and sex trafficking. Legal services for victims of crime include: - Consultations. - Explanation of victims' rights. - Help filing a police report or talking to police. - Representation of victims throughout a criminal prosecution. - Filing protective orders. - Visas for human trafficking and victims of crime. - Asylum. - Aid in seeking repayment for damages that occurred as a result of a crime.

What's Here

Asian Community General Crime Victim Assistance Immigrants

Providing organization

Asian Services In Action

Community agency which empowers Asian American and Pacific Islanders in Northeastern Ohio to access culturally and linguistically appropriate information and services. Note: Part of the Youth Success Summit (formerly OSTN).