Crime Victims' Rights Enforcement Project | Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center

Eligibility

The only eligibility requirement is that the crime must have occurred in Ohio. If the crime did not occur in Ohio, OCVJC staff may be able to refer you to someone who can provide assistance in another state.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.

(614) 848-8501

Fax

(614) 848-8500

Voice

https://www.ocvjc.org

[email protected]

Languages

OCVJC serves non-english speaking and deaf/hard of hearing clients and utilizes language line and interpreters as needed.

Application process

Please visit https://ocvjc.org/client-intake-request-form to submit a Request for Assistance or call 614-848-8500.

Fees

None.

Service area

Pickaway County, Ohio
Noble County, Ohio
Licking County, Ohio
Athens County, Ohio
Monroe County, Ohio
Wyandot County, Ohio
Washington County, Ohio
Coshocton County, Ohio
Knox County, Ohio
Guernsey County, Ohio
Crawford County, Ohio
Marion County, Ohio

Description

Non-profit organization serving victims in all 88 Ohio counties. Offices in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati. Provides the following services: - Free legal assistance to crime victims, including direct representation in the criminal justice system to uphold crime victims' rights; - Informational and technical assistance to attorneys, service providers, and legislators on crime victims' rights laws; - Victims rights training to justice system officials and allied professionals.

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Providing organization

Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center

Non-profit. Provides free legal representation to crime victims to protect Marsy's Law rights in all 88 Ohio counties. Provides the following services: - Free legal assistance to crime victims, including direct representation in the criminal justice system to protect and enforce crime victims' rights; - Informational and technical assistance to attorneys, service providers, and legislators on crime victims' rights laws; - Free victims rights training to SANE, counselors, social workers, advocates, law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, and community organizations. CLE's and CEU's are provided. Offices in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland.