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Crime Victim Resources
As a victim of crime, you have certain constitutional rights. Some rights are automatic, but most rights require your request. If you choose to exercise those rights, complete the Ohio Victims’ Rights Request Form. (Marsy’s Law). Once you have completed the form please return it to Police Headquarters.
Ohio Victims’ Rights Request Form
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PROTECTION ORDERS
There are several types of protection orders offered in Ohio.
- Civil Protection Orders. For those related by blood or marriage, have a child in common, or have lived together within the last five (5) years as a spouse, including same-sex couples. There need not be a criminal case, and the order lasts up to case,5) years.
- Temporary Protection Orders. For those currently involved in a misdemeanor or felony criminal case. No relationship is required and lasts the life of the case, expiring upon sentencing or dismissal.
- Civil Stalking Protection Orders or Civil Sexually Oriented Offense Protection Orders. For those who are Franklin County residents. Do not have children with the respondent. Have two (2) or more incidents in which the respondent caused you to believe that you are in danger or one (1) sexually oriented offence.
- Juvenile Protection Orders. For order against those who are under the age of eighteen (18).
The below referenced websites can guide you in determining whether or not a protection order is right for you. If you are having trouble deciding if you would benefit from a protection order or which one to choose, consult with an attorney.
https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/JCS/domesticViolence/publications/DRresourceGuide.pdf
VICTIM SUPPORT RESOURCES
Ohio Attorney General Services for Victims
https://ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Individuals-and-Families/Victims
Crime Victim Compensation
Apply for Victims Compensation - Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost
Ohio VINE Offender Notification
800-770-0192
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES
LSS Choices
https://lssnetworkofhope.org/choices/
Ohio Domestic Violence Network
NATIONAL RESOURCES
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
COUNSELING SERVICES
Catholic Social Services
614-221-5891
https://colscss.org/services/family-services/
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
614-722-6300
https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/specialties/social-work
Mt. Carmel Crime and Trauma
Syntero
614-889-5722
Directions for Youth and Family-Clinical Counseling Services
614-294-2661
https://dfyf.org/counseling-clinical/
Stress Trauma And Resilience (STAR)
LEGAL RESOURCES
Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office
614-525-3555
https://prosecutor.franklincountyohio.gov/
Fraklin County Prosecutor's Office-Victim Witness Assistance Unit
https://prosecutor.franklincountyohio.gov/criminal-division/victim-witness-unit
Protection Order Franklin County Ohio
Constitutional Rights for Crime Victims Franklin County Ohio
The Legal Aid Society of Columbus
614-224-8374
https://www.columbuslegalaid.org
Capital Law School Family Advocacy Clinic
614-236-6245