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General Crime Victim Assistance | Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center

Po Box 369, Powell, OH 43065

Eligibility
*Ohio Resident *Victim of a crime
Required documents

Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Application process
Call, email, or go online for information and to complete a request for assistance.
Fees
None
Service area
Hocking County, Ohio Fairfield County, Ohio
Provides free legal representation for Ohio and federal crime victims and help to navigate the criminal justice process if a crime victim’s rights have been violated. Services may include:
  • Education to crime victims on their specific rights
  • Representation of victims in criminal court
  • Training for victims, criminal justice officials, victim advocates, forensic nurses, and the community across the state of Ohio
  • Investigation of victims’ rights violations
  • Referrals for victims and survivors to applicable resources for additional assistance
  • Assistance to victims with preparation of impact statements and restitution paperwork
  • Title IX cases with an accompanying criminal case
Last assured
10/06/2025
Providing organization
Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center
Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center’s (OCVJC) mission is to ensure that Ohio state and federal crime victims are treated with fairness and respect for their safety, dignity, and privacy during the criminal justice process, they are informed of their rights, their voices heard, and the rights they choose to exercise are protected and enforced.