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Provides a court advocate to assist victims of the crime of domestic violence navigating the court and legal system. Services may include assisting with protection order or victim compensation claims applications as well as answering questions about legal processes.

Provides legal assistance which may include information, advice, or representation as well as online resources to help with the following issues: *Domestic violence, stalking, and other abuse *Child custody and parenting time *Termination of marriage (Divorce or Dissolution) *Child custody and Child support

Provides agency advocates as available to respond at municipal courts to domestic violence victims, offering information and referrals.

Advocates are available every morning in the Miami County Municipal Court House to assist victims on the third floor, or they can be reached by calling during office hours.

Offers support and resources for victims of domestic violence including: Temporary Emergency Shelter, 24-Hour Crisis Hotline, Domestic Violence Counseling, Legal Advocates, Peer Support Groups, and Community Awareness Building.

Evaluates cases for possible assistance with civil protection order and where one of the following is true: - The applicant or minor child has experienced an incident of abuse within the last 60 days; - The abuser has threatened to kill or physically harm applicant or commit suicide within the last 60 days coupled with severe physical violence in the past year; - The abuser is subject to charges or protection order for offense of violence within the past 60 days or a CPO has been issued against abuser; - The abuser is incarcerated for offense of violence and has made new threats of abuse to applicant and incarceration will end in less than 12 months; - Juvenile court custody matter where unmarried biological mother is seeking custody or incident of abuse towards minor child was alleged but not substantiated, or applicant is concerned about complying with court-ordered custody or visitation due to COVID-19.

Provides culturally specific and trauma-informed services to individuals experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or human trafficking, with a focus on the immigrant and refugee communities. Both advocacy and legal services are available. The advocate may be able to help with crisis and long-term safety planning, counseling referrals, financial planning, support and referrals to shelter, case management, filing for a Civil Protection Order (CPO), and other services. Attorneys are available when applicable to meet with clients to discuss any legal concerns. If qualified, attorneys can help with a divorce, CPO representation, Marsy's Law, immigration, custody, and so forth. Provides a holistic approach model of assigning one advocate and one attorney to help the client through all their needs, which is beneficial for all survivors, preventing the survivor from having to relive their trauma over and over again by telling multiple people the same story. Offers support groups for different ethnic communities and education/outreach to community members, service providers, and others specializing in cultural humility education. Service is not for those in immediate emergencies, please call 911 if in immediate danger.

Orders investigations as part of divorce actions, custody evaluations, child visitation arrangements, marriage conciliations, and home studies upon request of the judge.

Provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents of Northeast Ohio.

Provides assistance with filing Civil Protection Orders (CPO), crisis intervention, safety planning, and information and referral for survivors of domestic violence.

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.

Provides free legal assistance to victims of crime, including direct representation in the criminal justice system to uphold crime victims' rights. Does not perform civil work (i.e. divorce or child custody matters). Also provides informational and technical assistance to attorneys, victim service providers and legislators on crime victims' rights laws.

Victims’ rights advocates provides support to assist in navigating the court and legal system. Services may include making referrals, emotional support, accompanying victims to court and legal appointments, and helping with filing claims such as protection orders, address protection, or victim compensation claims applications.

Provides guidance navigating the justice system to individual victims of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Advocates are not attorneys. Services include information on the legal process, help filing civil protection orders, and accompaniment to court for victims with criminal complaints.

Assists survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, and stalking. Services include the following: * Protection orders for sexual assault, stalking, and domestic violence * Custoday and visitation rights * Divorce * Issues concerning physical, mental, and financial abuse * Legal issues that hinder survivors independence from abuser Partners with community organizations to provide wraparound services.

Provides legal assistance which may include information, advice, or representation as well as online resources to help with the following issues: *Domestic violence, stalking, and other abuse *Child custody and parenting time *Termination of marriage (Divorce or Dissolution) *Child custody and Child support

Provides a court advocate to assist in navigating the court and legal system. Services may include making referrals, emotional support, accompanying victims to court, and helping with filing claims such as protection orders, address protection, or victim compensation claims applications.

Offers legal advocacy for victims of sexual, domestic, or intimate partner violence. Assists with criminal and civil legal concerns.

Provides supportive services to domestic violence victims or persons threatened with abuse.

Offers legal advocacy for victims of sexual, domestic, or intimate partner violence. Assists with criminal and civil legal concerns.

Offers legal assistance to victims of domestic violence. Services include filing civil protection orders, divorce proceedings, custody proceedings and child support cases.

Provides legal advocate services to assist individuals in navigating the court system, filing criminal charges and obtaining protection orders.