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The Domestic Violence Shelter aids survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking and sexual assault by offering a safe haven, comprehensive support services and resources to empower survivors ...
The Family Shelter is requesting donations of household items as more people seek emergency shelter from domestic violence. Family Shelter seeks donations amidst uptick in clients escaping ...
Domestic violence hotlines are a lifeline for victims in danger, providing support, information, safety planning and resources. The OneEighty 24-Hour Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Hotline (800 ...
Amy's Law (House Bill 29) is an Ohio law that toughened requirements for granting bail or bond to persons accused of domestic assault in Ohio. [1] The bill was sponsored by State Representative James Raussen (OH-28), It was signed into law by Governor Bob Taft on May 25, 2005, after domestic violence survivor Amy Rezos pushed for stronger penalties for domestic abusers in the state.
According to the National Network to End Domestic Violence, Address Confidentiality Programs (ACP) and Confidential Voter Listings are programs administered by the state enabling victims of domestic violence (and sometime victims of sexual assault and/or stalking) to participate in the voting process without fear of being found by their abusers.
Women's shelters help individuals escape these instances of domestic violence and intimate partner violence and act as a place for protection as they choose how to move forward. Additionally, many shelters offer a variety of other services to help women and their children including counseling and legal guidance.
Jill Donnenworth received the Robert Denton Special Achievement Award Tuesday during a victim assistance conference in Columbus.
WestCare Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization offering behavioral health, human services, and support across various locations, including 17 states, Guam, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, the Republic of Palau, the Dominican Republic, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.