Provides legal services for low-income victims of domestic violence. Services include divorce assistance and assistance with custody/visitation issues for recent victims of domestic violence. Will also assist in filing for those who are seeking a Civil Protection Order (CPO) and/or provide representation regarding necessary CPO court hearings.

Offers assistance in dealing with the justice system to individual victims of domestic violence, stalking or related crimes who are looking to file protective orders. Includes information on the legal process, accompaniment to court appointments, safety planning, and planning for next steps in the legal process. Advocates are not attorneys but have access to lists of attorneys who are knowledgeable about domestic violence. Also provides case management for survivors of domestic violence.

Provides confidential counseling with a mental health professional for victims of domestic violence. Offers counseling for children who have witnessed or experienced some type of abuse or violence. Provides family therapy and parent education focused on helping the household to recover from past abuse, violence, or other traumatic events. Seeks also to prevent abuse within families who may be at risk due to a variety of stressors including: large family size, teenage single parenting, financial problems, drug problems, special needs children, etc. Teaches how to deal with child and parent anger issues, to handle conflicts and manage stress, to recognize cues from children and address their needs, to administer reward and punishment, and to build better communication among family members.

Provides support groups for survivors of sexual abuse or sexual assault. Offers separate groups for adult females, adult males, and teen girls. Parents and/or partners may be invited to participate in some of the group activities.

Provides a network of volunteer cosmetic dentists who restore the damaged teeth of domestic violence survivors who received injuries from a former intimate partner or spouse. Repair is provided to the "smile zone" only (generally, the front teeth), however, a limited amount of work may be done for teeth outside of the smile zone in some cases. Program does not replace or fix dental work. In other words, dental work that does not fit, looks bad, no longer works, an implant that was started but not completed or any work that has been completed by a GBAS dentist in the past.

Provides support, assistance and legal education to survivors of rape, sexual assault or sexual abuse when survivors choose to prosecute the offenders. Explains the legal aspects of rape and assault (but does not give legal advice), facilitates communication between client and other parties such as police and the courts, helps clients write Victim Impact Statements, and assists with dealing with the Ohio Parole Board. Helps clients access programs for victims of crimes in the State of Ohio and makes referrals to lawyers. Adena's Victim Services include the following: Adult and Pediatric Forensic Evidence Kit Collection; Forensic Photography; Information and Referrals; Emergency Medical / Forensic Exam; Accompaniment; Emotional Support for survivors and co’survivors; Crisis Intervention Services: Safety Planning and Shelter Placement; STD/I Prophylactics; HIV Prophylactics; Plan B; Interpretation Services.

Provides support groups for survivors of sexual abuse or sexual assault. Offers separate groups for adult females, adult males, and teen girls. Parents and/or partners may be invited to participate in some of the group activities.

Provides support groups that are facilitated by agency professional staff for women who want to explore and deal with their domestic violence issues. Child care is available at certain locations.

Provides bicycles, bike classes, bike repair, and essential bicycling equipment such as helmets, locks, and lights for eligible individuals.

Provides legal services for low-income victims of domestic violence. Services include divorce assistance and assistance with custody/visitation issues for recent victims of domestic violence. Will also assist in filing for those who are seeking a Civil Protection Order (CPO) and/or provide representation regarding necessary CPO court hearings.

Provides a central point of intake for those who need services from multiple agencies that offer services for victims of violent crime. Goal is to help the victim avoid the extra stress of traveling to several locations for different types of assistance. Victim advocates help with protection orders, communication with the police or prosecutors, and access to counseling, among other supportive services.

Contacts domestic violence victims within 24 hours of referral. If the victim is willing to pursue court action, will accompany and transport them to the prosecutor and to court. Provides a packet of domestic violence information to the victim, and encourages them to participate in a support group and/or counseling. Informs victims of the State Victims of Crimes program, and will assist them in filling out the necessary forms.

Provides a maximum of $1,500 in relocation assistance (including first month's rent, rental deposit, and in rare cases, moving expenses) for those who are victims of domestic violence.

Provides a structured mentoring program. Mentees are matched according to their skills and interests with women in the professional community who serve as mentors. Mentors and mentees meet once a week to discuss specific topics such as resume building, life skills, job guidance, self-esteem, interpersonal communication, and goal setting. Participants also attend workshops centered on these topics.

Offers a self-help support group for men and women who have been sexually abused by clergy. Families and friends of victims may also attend. Contact persons also provide phone information and support.

Provides support and assistance in the hospital emergency room to victims of rape, incest, and sexual assault as well as the families of those assaulted. Volunteers meet survivors at the hospital and stay with the victim through the physical exam and the police report. Volunteers bring a kit for survivor, which includes clothes.

Provides support, assistance and legal education to survivors of rape, sexual assault or sexual abuse when survivors choose to prosecute the offenders. Explains the legal aspects of rape and assault (but does not give legal advice), facilitates communication between client and other parties such as police and the courts, helps clients write Victim Impact Statements, and assists with dealing with the Ohio Parole Board. Helps clients access programs for victims of crimes in the State of Ohio and makes referrals to lawyers.

Provides support groups for survivors of sexual abuse or sexual assault. Offers separate groups for adult females, adult males, and teen girls. Parents and/or partners may be invited to participate in some of the group activities.

Individual and group therapy sessions offered for survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence, rape and sexual assault. Survivor Empowerment group; Secondary Survivor group; Crisis-Stabilization and Emotional Support Planning.

Provides education regarding the effects on children of witnessing violence and substance abuse, as well as parenting skill development for those with children in these situations. Topics include the impact of violence on child development, characteristics of children who have witnessed violence, family roles, effective discipline, and communication skills. Child care is currently available during classes due to COVID 19. Class meets requirements of local justice systems, county children services agency, hospitals, health centers, and schools. Class is taught by a licensed therapist and is limited to 10 participants.

Provides comprehensive domestic violence and sexual assault services. Programs: * Counseling * Emergency Shelter * Victim Advocacy * Danger Assessment Program * Rape Crisis Center

Provides support and assistance in the hospital emergency room to victims of rape, incest, and sexual assault as well as the families of those assaulted. Volunteers meet survivors at the hospital and stay with the victim through the physical exam and the police report. Volunteers bring a kit for survivor, which includes clothes.

Offers assistance in dealing with the justice system to individual victims of domestic violence (including elder abuse), stalking or related crimes. Includes information on the legal process, safety planning, and planning for next steps in the legal process. Advocates are not attorneys but have access to lists of attorneys who are knowledgeable about domestic violence. Advocates are assigned to the criminal municipal courts and are available assist victims with the criminal court process, including temporary protective orders. Accompaniment to court is provided to victims who live in the areas served. Accompaniment services are available for victims with criminal complaints, child custody cases, juvenile court cases if the parents have been together but never married, divorce cases, and domestic relations cases. Those who are clients may have access to donated cell phones to use in emergencies.

Provides support, assistance and legal education to survivors of rape, sexual assault or sexual abuse when survivors choose to prosecute the offenders. Explains the legal aspects of rape and assault (but does not give legal advice), facilitates communication between client and other parties such as police and the courts, helps clients write Victim Impact Statements, and assists with dealing with the Ohio Parole Board. Helps clients access programs for victims of crimes in the State of Ohio and makes referrals to lawyers.

Provides comprehensive domestic violence and sexual assault services. Programs: * Counseling * Emergency Shelter * Victim Advocacy * Danger Assessment Program * Rape Crisis Center