Victim Services | Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Provides support, assistance and legal education to survivors of rape, sexual assault or sexual abuse when survivors choose to prosecute the offenders. Explains the legal aspects of rape and assault (but does not give legal advice), facilitates communication between client and other parties such as police and the courts, helps clients write Victim Impact Statements, and assists with dealing with the Ohio Parole Board. Helps clients access programs for victims of crimes in the State of Ohio and makes referrals to lawyers.
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211 Cleveland
Physical Address
2937 W 25th St., 2nd Fl. Astrup Bldg., Cleveland, OH 44113
Hours
By appointment M-F: 9:00am-5:00pm
Fax
(216) 619-6195
Application process
Those who indicate at the hospital that they experienced a rape or sexual assault within the past 72 hours should first be offered a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) in the emergency room, if they are at a hospital that offers this service (See: SANE programs). May phone intake line for an appointment or phone the hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Fee
Free.
Eligibility
Survivors of rape, incest or related offenses and their family and friends who choose to prosecute in Cuyahogaa, Lake, Geauga, and Ashtabula Counties.
Service area
Cuyahoga County, Ohio Lake County, Ohio Ashtabula County, Ohio Geauga County, Ohio
Agency info
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Provides specialized support services and victim advocacy to survivors of sexual violence. Engages in community education, training, and activism to prevent future sexual assaults and promote social change.