Mission Statement CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocate Outcome Measurement Money Assistance Victim Ministry Rape Crisis Court Advocacy Domestic Violence Victim Offender Mediation Assistance Organization Goals

 

We assist with your legal rights:

• notification of hearings
• attend hearings for you
• object to delays
• request confidentiality
• prompt property return
• victim compensation (up to $50,000) from fines
• support person with you in court
• separate waiting area from defendants
• employment protection for court hearings
• victim impact statement.

Felonies and violent misdemeanors included in adult and juvenile courts (O.R.C. 2930).

We assist whether the crime is:

• reported to police
• reported but unsolved
• a property or violent offense
• a probation or parole violation
• from years ago and you want support, information or help with a parole hearing.

Behind the scenes we:

• testify for victims legislation
• do public service announcements and community speaking on victim concerns
• develop protocols with media, police, and prosecutors to protect victims and evidence
• give teddy bears to children who testify
• cooperate with offender rehabilitation programs to encourage accountability, healing, and reduce future crime
• work to protect your rights to participation, restitution and safety in an amendment to the United States Constitution.