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Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center

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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.

Required documents

Potential clients must fill out a "Request for Assistance" located on the website www.ocvjc.org. Select the "Get Help" tab. If potential clients do not have web access please call 614-848-8500 to request a "Request for Assistance" via fax or mail.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.

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

Athens County, Ohio Washington County, Ohio Licking County, Ohio Coshocton County, Ohio Marion County, Ohio Noble County, Ohio Wyandot County, Ohio Monroe County, Ohio Jackson County, Ohio Crawford County, Ohio Vinton County, Ohio Meigs County, Ohio Gallia County, Ohio Knox County, Ohio Guernsey County, Ohio Pickaway County, Ohio
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.

Last Verified

05/12/2026

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.

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