The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections protects and supports Ohioans by ensuring that adult felony offenders are supervised in environments that are safe, humane, and appropriately secured.
In partnership with communities, we will promote citizen safety and victim reparation. Through rehabilitative and restorative programming, we seek to instill in offenders an improved sense of responsibility and the capacity to become law-abiding members of society.
Mission
Akron Children's Hospital is dedicated to providing:
- medical care to infants, children, adolescents and burn victims of all ages, regardless of ability to pay
- multi-level professional education for residents and students of medicine, nursing and the various allied health professions
- basic and clinical research into the causes, treatment and cure of childhood illness and injury and burn injury
- community service intended to to improve health status through lay education
- child and family advocacy efforts to improve the status of children and adolescents in our region of service
- continuing medical education to facilitate and encourage the process of lifelong learning for physicians and other health care providers involved in the care of children.
P.O. Box 3622
Alliance OH 44601
Phone: 330-823-7223
Fax: 330-823-6033
Website for Alliance Area Domestic Violence Shelter
The mission of the Alliance Area Domestic Violence Shelter is to provide a safe, emergency shelter for women and children
who are victims of domestic violence, child abuse, and other violent crimes. Our mission also focuses on educating the public
on the issues and effects of domestic violence with the ultimate goal of reducing the occurrence of domestic violence.
Services provided by the Shelter include: a 24 hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter for women and children who are victims of domestic violence, food and clothing distribution, case management, counseling, support groups, legal advocacy, safety planning, emergency child care, transportation, GED preparation, as well as assistance with obtaining employment, housing, mental health counseling and substance abuse counseling. Services are available to clients residing in the Shelter and also to outreach clients who are not residing in the Shelter. All services at Alliance Area Domestic Violence Shelter are provided free of charge.
Alliance Area Domestic Violence Shelter also provides domestic violence educational programs to the public at no charge.
Presentations focus on what domestic violence is as well as the cycle of violence, the effects of domestic violence, signs to look for in an abusive relationship, and resources available to victims. Alliance Area Domestic Violence Shelter firmly believes that education is the key to preventing and reducing the occurrence of domestic violence.
Victims of domestic violence do not need a referral to be admitted to the Shelter or to receive outreach services. Victims or agencies may call the hotline at any time for more information and admittance procedures.
Alliance Law Director's Office
470 East Market Street
Alliance OH 44601
Phone: 330-823-6610
Fax: 330-829-0622
Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Website for Alliance City Law Director's Office
The Alliance Law Director’s Office is responsible for prosecuting criminal matters arising in Eastern Stark County, including the City of Alliance, Lexington Township, Marlboro Township, Paris Township, Washington Township, the Village of Limaville and the Village of Robertsville. Most criminal matters are investigated by police who prepare reports detailing their findings. These reports may be reviewed by the Law Director’s Office for decisions on filing criminal charges. Misdemeanor criminal charges and felony preliminary hearings are prosecuted by the Law Director’s Office. Citizens may also file private citation complaints for review by the Law Director’s Office.
Aultman Hospital Serenity Program
2600 6th St SW
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 452-9911
Website for Aultman Hospital Serenity Program
Serving survivors of sexual assault and domestic/intimate partner violence with empathy, compassion, respect and encouragement while meeting the needs or our community and instilling confidence, building trust and restoring hope to move forward in your journey to healing
Aultman Hospital is also dedicated to providing:
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Medical care to patients of all ages regardless of ability or pay
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Specialized nurses available 24 hours/7 days a week to care for survivors of sexual assault, domestic or intimate partner violence, suspected child or elder abuse. With the patients consent they can perform specialized medical forensic exams with detailed documentation and photo documentation of injuries
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Partnerships with community advocacy services to help improve the outcomes of patients served by the Serenity Program
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Continuing education to our staff to facilitate and encourage the process of lifelong learning and best practices for the physicians, nurses and other health care providers involved in the care of patients experiencing violence.
Canton City Law Department
218 Cleveland Ave. S.W.
Canton OH 44702
Phone: 330-489-3395
Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Website for Canton City Law Department
The Canton City Prosecutor's Office is primarily responsible for handling all misdemeanor cases and felony preliminary hearings for City of Canton, City of North Canton, City of Louisville, Village of East Canton, Village of East Sparta, Village of Hartville, Village of Magnolia, Village of Waynesburg and the townships of Canton,Lake,Hoover, McKinley,Nimishillen,Osnaburg,Pike,Plain and Sandy. Private complaints will be taken during these hours as well.
Canton Police Department
221 Third Street S,
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: 330-489-3100
Website for Canton Police Department
As a community partner, the Canton Police Department continuously looks for ways to improve the quality of life for all residents and visitors to the city of Canton. While law enforcement is inherent in our duty, we hope to accomplish our mission through the application of innovative programs aimed at the roots of problems. Our offender-focused Domestic Violence Initiative is one example of that effort. Through report analysis, we identify prolific domestic violence offenders and take measures to hold them accountable. Additionally, we educate, assist and guide the victims of domestic violence through the court process. Though we are dedicated to providing a safe environment for all victims, we hope to have a positive impact on the offenders as well and, when appropriate, we encourage treatment and education as a means to prevent future acts.
401 Market Avenue North
Canton OH 44702
Phone: 330-456-8361
Office hours: Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 12 noon, 1 p.m to 4:30 p.m
Website for Community Legal Aid Services, Inc.
Community Legal Aid Service (CLAS) provides free, high quality, legal assistance in civil matters to eligible low-income and elderly residents of Columbiana, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull and Wayne counties. CLAS is a private not for profit Ohio Corporation. CLAS helps clients with legal problems which threaten their safety, self-sufficiency, family, stability, and financial well-being. CLAS provides a wide range of legal services including advice, brief and extended legal representation, community education and self-help assistance.
CLAS assists those facing legal issues related to domestic violence and sexual assault, including obtaining divorces from their abusers, securing protection orders, and in resolving custody disputes.
Applicants can access assistance through the Legal Aid Helpline at 1-800-998-9454. Applicants may also walk-in to the Stark County office at the address listed above. Applicants will be asked to provide demographic information for themselves and their household residents, financial eligibility information, and a summary of their legal problem.
Legal Aid believes that all individuals - including those who are impoverished - should have opportunities to control, improve, and enrich their lives and communities. Through legal advocacy, we transform the lives of those in poverty by increasing opportunity, fairness, and stability for a strong community and justice for all.
24-Hour Confidential Hotline: 330-453-7233
Fax: 330-445-2007
www.dvpi.org
P.O. Box 9459
Canton OH 44711-9459
Phone: 330-445-2000
Domestic Violence Project, Inc. is committed to the mission of providing leadership initiatives that contribute to ending physical, sexual and emotional violence. In operation since 1978, DVPI acts as the community’s response to violence and abuse serving victims of domestic violence, while also working to prevent violence and abuse through public awareness.
The agency’s comprehensive programming serves to address many client needs through confidential emergency and supportive services including:
- A 24-hour confidential hotline answered by trained staff who offer nonjudgmental support and information about options and services available.
- Temporary emergency shelter in Canton and Massillon for individuals fleeing violence and abuse.
- Protection from abuse support and legal advocacy in Canton and Massillon courts.
- Medical Advocacy.
- System and individual advocacy - assistance in obtaining housing, education, employment & self-determination skills training; case management & safety planning.
- Training for professionals (social service agencies, medical personnel, educators, law enforcement, legal, courthouse staff and others) – including intervention practices.
- Food pantry, personal products and linen closets for shelter residents.
- Peer support groups.
These services are essential, not only for the immediate safety of victims and their children, but also in supporting them in the self-determination to breaking the cycle of family violence. For information or access to services, please call the 24-hour hotline at 330-453-7233
1150 West Main Street
Louisville OH 44641
Phone: 330-875-1607
Fax: 330-875-1820
Website for Louisville Police Department
The Louisville Police Department is a customer service agency that provides law enforcement service to the City of Louisville. This service includes patrol, investigations and crime prevention activities.
Massillon City Law Department
Two James Duncan Plaza
Massillon OH 44646
Phone: 330-830-1718
Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Website for Massillon City Law Department
The Massillon Prosecutor’s Office serves Western Stark County, including Massillon, Jackson Township, Canal Fulton, Lawrence Township, Perry Township, Navarre, Brewster, Beach City and Wilmot.
Mercy Medical Center
HAVEN (Healing After Violent Encounter Network)
1320 Mercy Dr. NW
Canton,OH 44708
Phone: 330-489-1000 Ext. 2170
Website for Mercy Medical Center
Mercy Medical Centers HAVEN (Healing After Violent Encounter Network) provides immediate specialized nursing care, support and service options to the victims of assault, ages 13 and older. Our HAVEN team is available to provide medical forensic nursing services to individuals impacted by domestic/intimate partner violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, elder abuse and community-based violence. All services are voluntary, centered around the indivualized needs of each patient and provided by trauma-informed staff.
Navarre Police Department
27 Canal St W,
Navarre, OH 44662
Dispatch: 330-879-5662
Office: 330-879-0342
Website for Navarre Police Department
The village of Navarre Police Department provides professional and courteous twenty-four hour police service to the Village of Navarre residents. These services includes patrol, investigations and crime prevention activities.
Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities
2950 Whipple Ave NW,
Canton, OH 44708
Phone: 330-477-5200
- Website for Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities
- Website for Stark County DD Investigative Services
- Website for Stark County DD MUI Hotline
The Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities exists to support people with disabilities and their families. By making use of federal,s state and local tax dollars, we work to ensure that people are healthy and safe, while living a high quality of life. Stark DD is responsible for planning, funding, and monitoring the services of more than 3900 people with developmental disabilities living in Stark County.
Through the Investigative Services Unit, Stark County Board of DD is responsible for the investigation of all Major Unusual Incidents (MUIs), and the development of prevention plans to reduce the likelihood that similar incidents will occur. An MUI is any alleged, suspected, or actual incident that adversely affects the health, safety, or welfare of an individual with a development disability.
MUIs can be reported to Stark DD by staff, individuals with disabilities, families, providers, or the general public in a variety of ways, including by phone, email, or after-hours MUI Hotline 330-477-4477
221 Third Street S.E.
Canton OH 44702
Phone: 330-452-4661
Toll Free: 1-888-698-6893
Report Child Abuse and Neglect, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 330-455-KIDS.
Website for Stark County Department of Job and Family Services
The Stark County Department of Job and Family Services’ mission is to ensure families, children, and our most vulnerable citizens are supported, protected, and empowered to improve their quality of life. The agency will lead the way in providing an array of innovative health and human services through collaborative teamwork with our community.
Child Protective Services serves children at risk of abuse and neglect and their families. We provide an array of innovated programs and services that protect children and promote family self-sufficiency and stability within a permanent home. We recognize and incorporate the strengths of families in planning and providing family-centered, neighborhood-based service. We lead our community in preventive efforts and protection of children and families.
Juvenile supervision Services
110 Central Plaza South, Suite 625
Canton OH 44702
Phone: 330-451-7421
Office hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Website for Stark County Family Court - Juvenile Supervision Services
201 Cleveland Avenue S.W., Ste. 102
Canton OH 44702
Phone: 330-451-7451
(Located in the Frank T. Bowe Building)
Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Website for Stark County Pre-Trial Services
Pre-Trial Services is a division of the Stark County Common Pleas Court. One of the services offered by the program in the Alliance and Massillon Courts along with Common Pleas is to provide information to the judges on Domestic Violence cases.
We are independent from the prosecutor and the defense counsel. We obtain background information from the accused and information from the victim pertaining to the case. This information is only discussed with the judge. The information is used to help the judge make a determination on bond and any conditions placed on the accused, i.e.: No Contact Order.
If someone has already posted bond, we are asked to obtain the same information and report back to the judge so an adequate decision to either reset the bond, continue the bond posted, or additional conditions can be made.
It is common practice for defendants charged with Domestic Violence (felony or misdemeanor) to be placed under the supervision of Pre-Trial Services. We will monitor the defendant and make sure any conditions placed by the court are followed.
We also direct victims to the right resources if they need a protection order, if they need the assistance of a domestic violence advocate, or they just want support in court.
110 Central Plaza South, Suite 510
Canton OH 44702
Phone: 330-451-7897
Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Website for Stark County Prosecutor
The office of the Stark County Prosecuting Attorney represents the interest of the citizens of the State of Ohio, Stark County, and Stark County Government in many areas of civil and criminal law.
In 1997, a Domestic Violence Unit was formed as a result of federal grants from the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Currently, there are two Assistant Prosecutors specifically assigned to prosecute all felony domestic violence-related cases in Stark County.
4500 Atlantic Blvd. N.E.
Canton OH 44705
Phone: 330-430-3800
Website for Stark County Sheriff's Office
The Stark County Sheriff's Department represents the citizens of Stark County, Ohio. A Domestic Violence Unit was
established in 1997 as a result of a federal grant (Violence Against Women Act). This unit is made up of two deputies who are designated to serve Civil Protection Orders, answer domestic violence calls, review every report of domestic violence that the Sheriff's department handles and follows up on those reports. These deputies also work with the prosecutors as well as other agencies to ensure every resource is being used to help victims of domestic violence.
400 East Tuscarawas St.
Canton OH 44702
Phone: 330-454-8051
Website for Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority
The housing authority provides decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing to residents of Stark County. The two programs used to achieve this goal are the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program and the public housing program. In both programs, rent is based on up to 40% of the family adjusted income. We offer 0 to 5 bedroom units. Eligibility is based on income and various other factors.
Stark Metropolitan has recently improved the application process!
Applicants can access the public housing application by logging onto the Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority website at: www.starkmha.org
From the home page, go to the upper right hand corner and click "APPLY FOR HOUSING."
4433 Lesh Street N.E.
Louisville OH 44641
Phone: 330-588-2500
Website for Stark Regional Community Correction Center
SRCCC is a community based adult correctional facility that provides a cost-effective criminal sanction for eligible felons sentenced by the Common Pleas Courts of Holmes, Stark, Tuscarawas and Wayne counties. SRCCC offers clients the opportunity to become more productive and self-sufficient member of the community.
Stark County Prosecutor's Office
Victim/Witness Division110 Central Plaza South, Suite 510
Canton OH 44702
Phone: 330-451-7452
Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Website for Stark County Prosecutor's Office - Victim/Witness Division
The Stark County Prosecutor’s Office, Victim/Witness Division began in 1975, making it the oldest Prosecutor-based Victim Assistance program in the State of Ohio. This Division has a victim advocate specifically assigned to domestic violence cases. The job of the victim advocate is to keep the victim informed about all aspects of prosecution. The advocate will also assist domestic violence victims and their families with finding social service resources in the community, such as temporary housing and domestic violence counseling.
Walsh University Campus Police
2020 East Maple Street
North Canton, OH 44720
330-490-7474
The Walsh University Campus Police Department is a full service law enforcement agency. This service includes campus programming, education, patrol, investigations and a commitment to serve the community in the best ways possible.