OhioHOPES

Assistance is provided to victims of misdemeanor and felony crimes in the Ironton Municipal
Court, Lawrence County Municipal Court, Lawrence County Juvenile Court, Lawrence County Common Pleas Court and any crime victims of federal crimes. Victim advocates in this program provide a variety of services such as:

Education and Advocacy:
Educating crime victims about the criminal justice process, and advocating on the victim's behalf with criminal justice personnel as well as with outside agencies, employers, etc.

Special Needs:
Providing court escort, providing assistance with victim impact statements and victims of crime compensation applications, and providing referrals to other service agencies.