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Provides support and assistance in the hospital emergency room to victims of rape, incest, and sexual assault as well as the families of those assaulted. Volunteers meet survivors at the hospital and stay with the victim through the physical exam and the police report. Volunteers provide support through interviews, medical exams, trauma and financial problems, and court proceedings (regardless of whether or not the offender is arrested or prosecuted).

Assists with short term crisis intervention and/or makes appropriate referrals for victims of crimes and their families regarding the recovery from the trauma of their crime related experience; assists with referrals for compensation regarding medical bills as related to the crime, if applicable; assists and supports the victim through the legal system/court process. Assists and supports the victim through the post-conviction process of the case. Also assists and offers support to victims of domestic violence during the process of applying for civil protection orders and temporary protection orders, including stalking and sexually-oriented protection orders.

Provides a court advocate to assist in navigating the court and legal system. Services may include making referrals, emotional support, accompanying victims to court, and helping with filing claims such as protection orders, address protection, or victim compensation claims applications.

The program offers assistance to crime victims and witnesses, and provides advocacy services to adult or child victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse and to the famiies of homicide victims.

Provides support and information to victims of domestic violence who are pursuing legal remedies. Assists with protection orders and offers support at trials.

The Victim Assistance Program offers many supportive services specific to the needs of victims of crime. In addition to ensuring that crime victims are aware of their rights, advocates provide case information, court escort, assistance with victim impact statements, assistance with civil protection orders, appropriate referrals, and information specific to the criminal case, including post-conviction information. Our trained advocates are here to answer any questions or concerns, and will attempt to lessen the impact that crime and the criminal justice process can have on families and individuals.

Homeless Outreach and Case Management, Rapid Re-housing, Emergency Assistance/Basic Needs, First Step Pregnancy Support, Social Work Counseling, HUD housing counseling including Foreclosure Prevention and Pre-purchase education, SSI/SSDI/SOAR Specialist, Prison Re-entry Case Management.

Provides services to help survivors of domestic violence navigate the court system and access the help and services they need to be safe; advocates and provides information regarding domestic violence, the criminal and civil justice systems, legal options available to survivors, and referrals to community resources.

Community volunteers assist victims of domestic violence through the process of securing a civil protection order through domestic relations court; makes referrals for food, shelter, clothing or other assistance.

Guardianship program for severely mentally disabled persons who are identified by the mental health/developmental disabled systems for services. All referrals must go through clinical issues meetings or the case manager supervisor.

Community volunteers assist victims of domestic violence through the process of securing a civil protection order through domestic relations court; makes referrals for food, shelter, clothing or other assistance.

Offers an online tool kit to help crime victims search for information on rights and navigate protections that follow them through the phases of the criminal justice process: hospital, investigation, prosecution, post-conviction, and throughout the process.

Homeless Outreach and Case Management, Rapid Re-housing, Emergency Assistance/Basic Needs, First Step Pregnancy Support, Social Work Counseling, HUD housing counseling including Foreclosure Prevention and Pre-purchase education, SSI/SSDI/SOAR Specialist, Prison Re-entry Case Management.

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.

Provides support and assistance to victims of domestic violence needing help understanding the judicial process. Can answer questions regarding custody, criminal charges, protection orders, dissolution and divorce, and property issues. Advocates may attend legal and court appointments with the victim as requested. Advocates are NOT attorneys, but can assist with filing for Victim Compensation as well as provide screenings and referrals for legal aid.

Provides crime victim support, case management services, and counseling to victims of human trafficking. Will refer clients to appropriate community services as needed. Will provide rides and accompany the client to legal meetings and proceedings as well as medical appointments, etc. Provides counseling to victims of human trafficking and will refer the client to outside service if psychiatric services are needed.

Homeless Outreach and Case Management, Rapid Re-housing, Emergency Assistance/Basic Needs, First Step Pregnancy Support, Social Work Counseling, HUD housing counseling including Foreclosure Prevention and Pre-purchase education, SSI/SSDI/SOAR Specialist, Prison Re-entry Case Management.

Assists citizens of Lorain County who have found themselves involved in the criminal process, whether as a victim of or a witness to criminal activity. Assists victims in applying for funds available to victims of criminal activity.

Homeless Outreach and Case Management, Rapid Re-housing, Emergency Assistance/Basic Needs, First Step Pregnancy Support, Social Work Counseling, HUD housing counseling including Foreclosure Prevention and Pre-purchase education, SSI/SSDI/SOAR Specialist, Prison Re-entry Case Management.

Community volunteers assist victims of domestic violence through the process of securing a civil protection order through domestic relations court; makes referrals for food, shelter, clothing or other assistance.

Services include accompanying victims to court, informing victims of case status, advocating on behalf of victims, providing emergency transportation to court, informing victims of their rights, providing information on Ohio's Crime Victim Compensation Program, discussing safety issues, providing referrals, and public speaking.

Provides legal services during the criminal justice process when a victims' constitutional or statutory rights are being violated. Assists with victim compensation claims, safety plans, and education to crime victims about their rights.

Community volunteers assist victims of domestic violence through the process of securing a civil protection order through domestic relations court; makes referrals for food, shelter, clothing or other assistance.

Program is operated through the Marietta City Law Director's Office, and provides services to victims of the following violent misdemeanor crimes: - Domestic Violence - Assault - Menacing by Stalking - Menacing/Aggravated Menacing - Telephone Harassment - Criminal Trespassing/Aggravated Trespassing - Criminal Damaging - Vehicular Homicide/Manslaughter - Negligent Homicide - Sexual Imposition Services include case information, court advocacy, legal rights information, hearing notification, protection orders, property return, input in sentencing, and recovering costs.

Crisis Intervention, Information/Referral and Victim Advocacy are available free to any victims and their loved ones. Support groups for sexual assault victims and non-offending caregivers of sexually abused children are available periodically. Sexual Violence is our primary focus, but any victim of any crime is welcome to use our services.