Crime Victim Services, Inc.

About Crime Victim Services, Inc.

Crime Victim Services' (Cvs) Mission Is To Help Victims Prevail Over The Trauma Of Their Victimization By Assisting And Advocating For Safety, Healing, Justice, And Restitution. Since 1981, Cvs Has Recognized That Crime Is Not Just Breaking The Law, But People Are Broken. Cvs Advocates For Each Victims' Interest: 1. To Have Safety Information And Advocacy With Offender Release Information, Sex Offender Registration, Protection Orders, Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing, Separate Waiting Areas At Court, Emergency Cell Phones, Etc. 2. To Have Emotionally Healing Assistance Such As Crisis Counseling, Spiritual Ministry, Speak On Victim Impact Panels, Support Groups, Victim Offender Dialogue, 24-Hour Crisis Line, Employer And Creditor Intervention, Accompaniment To Court And Interviews, Advocacy For Social Services, Etc. 3. To Participate In The Justice Process By Attending Hearings, Providing Input, And Receiving Case Information; And 4. To Receive Money From Offender Restitution, From Ohio?S Victim Compensation Program, And From Cvs Emergency Assistance.