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Victim Services
330-643-7808
The Victim Services Office was established in May 2000 in response to
House Bill 3 that permits victims of delinquent behavior to be notified of
all court hearings (prior to the involvement by the Prosecutor’s Office)
or any Early Release hearings ordered by the court. Victims of a
delinquent sexual act are notified of the juvenile offender’s STD/HIV
status. Additionally, victims are provided subsequent notification of
those hearings referred to police diversion.
This program serves as the primary referral source to Victim Assistance,
which provides an advocate to accompany victims to the court hearings. The
advocates offer support and assistance in completing the Victim Impact
Statement.
The Victim Services Office has obtained membership on the National Crisis
Response Team and the Ohio Crisis Response Team. The National Organization
of Victim Assistance (NOVA) has awarded this program certification for
Crisis Intervention. |
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