SOY LATINA VICTIM SERVICES | OHIO HISPANIC COALITION

The Soy Latina, "I am Latina," Victim Services Program serves victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, family violence, dating violence, and stalking. Promotora Specialists, fulfill many functions while working with these cases; they become victim advocates, educators, and caseworkers to ensure that the victim has access to every legal, medical, and social service available to them. The program parties a client-centered approach in empowering survivors by informing them of the resources available and their legal rights and making decisions that best fit their needs. From the first meeting, Promotoras are there to support the survivor in their decisions and attend any and all meetings, appointments, or hearings for which the survivor wishes them to be present. Services offered include: Safety planning, Medical and legal advocacy, Court companionship, Life coaching, Crisis intervention, Assistance filing the victim compensation application, Registering for the VINE link and more. The Empoderando Mujeres, "empowering women," Community Empowerment Group for Latina/Hispanic women throughout the Central Ohio area in where community members participate in activities such as tejido (knitting), manualidades (crafts), Zumba, maquillaje (make-up), and other Latino activities along with education on domestic violence, sexual abuse, and healing. The group meets once a week at the main office location.

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LSS 211 Central Ohio

Physical Address

1535 Bethel Road, Floor 2, Columbus, OH 43220

Hours

As arranged.

Voice

(614) 641-6739

Other | Program Coordinator

Fax

(614) 459-6546

Application process

Telephone to schedule an intake meeting. Transportation available if needed. An intake screening and lethality assessment will be completed to determine eligibility.

Fee

None.

Eligibility

Latina women who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, bullying, and dating violence.

Languages

Spanish.

Agency info

OHIO HISPANIC COALITION

Multi-service agency serving the Latino/Hispanic community in Ohio.