CRIME VICTIM SERVICES LOCATIONS

Local

ALLEN COUNTY
330 N. Elizabeth Street, 2nd Floor
Lima, Ohio 45801
Phone: 419-222-8666
Fax: 419-227-7478
Toll Free: 1-877-867-7273
E-mail: Lima@crimevictimservices.org

All victims except adult female domestic violence
PUTNAM COUNTY
338 E. Third Street
Ottawa, Ohio 45875
Phone: 419-523-1111
Fax: 419-523-3900
Toll Free: 1-877-274-7471
E-mail: Ottawa@crimevictimservices.org

All victims
CASA
234 N. Main Street
Lima Ohio 45801
Phone: 567-940-CASA (2272)
FAX: 567-940-9450
​E-Mail: CASA@crimevictimservices.org

​Court Appointed Special Advocates only

Ohio

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This directory shows all the counties in Ohio. Simply click the link below and use the pull down box and choose your county.


Victims of crime in Ohio may find assistance from a number of agencies, depending on the type of crime, the location of the crime and/or victim, and the kind of assistance needed. In addition to the county-by-county listings that follow, you may find help from: county drug, alcohol and mental health boards (ADAMH boards), county sheriff offices, municipal police departments, college or university police departments, local mental health associations or legal aid societies. There are also many state and national organizations that victims may contact for information and resources. In addition, each Ohio correctional institution has identified a victim coordinator. Lists of statewide resources, victim service coordinators in correctional institutions, and county-by-county listings are included.

The Directory of Crime Victim Services is an US Department of Justice, Office of Victims of Crime resource designed to help service providers and individuals locate non-emergency crime victim services in the United States and abroad.  

National

There are many national resources for victims of crime. Many organizations are specific as to the type of victim. For a full list of national contacts, click the button to the right.

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Employment

Types of Positions Employed by Crime Victim Services
  1. Victim Advocates: These staff members work directly with victims of all crimes, both prosecuted and non-prosecuted. The Victim Advocates all specialize in an area (misdemeanor, felony, juvenile, sexual assault and domestic violence).
    Requirements: Must be able to provide crisis counseling (LSW, Licensed Social Worker) or counseling ( MSW, Masters of Social Work)
  2. Coordinators: These staff members develop and operate programs including rape crisis services, victim impact panels, victim ministry and support groups. The coordinators often provide these programs in several counties.
    Requirements: Must have two year degree in related field or equivalent experience.
  3. Assistants: These staff members work with Victim Advocates in providing victim services, such as notification of hearings and reviewing law enforcement reports for victims of violent crime who's offenders are not arrested.
    Requirements: Must have two year degree or equivalent experience.
  4. Administrative Manager: These staff members also assist with hearing notifications, telephone contact with victims and provide support services.
    Requirements: Must have two or four year degree or equivalent experience.

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