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Legal Advocacy | New Directions - Domestic Abuse Shelter And Rape Crisis Center

212 North Main Street, Administrative Offices, Mount Vernon, OH 43050

Full Wheelchair Access|Handicap Accessible|Outside Ramps.

Eligibility

New Directions legal advocacy services are available to survivors of domestic violence, strangulation, sexual assault, human trafficking and stalking who need support navigating the legal system. Services are open to anyone seeking information about their legal rights, support while filing protection orders or accompaniment to court proceedings. All legal advocacy services are free, confidential and voluntary. Advocates are not attorneys and cannot give legal advice. Survivors do not need to have filed a police report to receive help.

Required documents

Hours

24/7.
https://www.newdirectionsknox.org
[email protected]

Languages

New Directions is committed to ensuring language is never a barrier to safety or support. Staff use LanguageLine Services, which allows us to connect with trained interpreters in over 240 languages, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Application process

Call 740-397-HELP (4357) 24/7. Text 740-397-HELP (4357). Chat online by visiting https://www.resourceconnect.com/newdirections/chat. Submit a message by visiting https://www.newdirectionsknox.org/contact. An advocate will respond by phone or email.

Fees

Free and Confidential.

Service area

Knox County, Ohio

Description

Legal advocates provide support, information, and guidance to help survivors understand their rights and options. Advocates meet with victims in municipal court during the offender’s arraignment to explain their right to request a temporary protection order as part of the criminal case. If requested, the advocate continues to provide support throughout the legal process, including attending future court dates. Survivors are also informed about the option of pursuing a civil protection order through common pleas court and advocates assist in finding legal representation for this process.

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Providing organization

New Directions - Domestic Abuse Shelter And Rape Crisis Center

New Directions provides free and confidential resources for individuals who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault or human trafficking. Services include a 24/7 crisis hotline, emergency crisis shelter and advocacy supports. New Directions also offers support groups, outreach and awareness initiatives and prevention and education programs.