Witness/Victim Service Center
1275 Ontario Street, 2nd Floor
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
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Mission Statement: Since 1974, the Cuyahoga County Witness/Victim Service Center has protected crime victims' rights to receive advocacy, information, and access to community services.
Overview: Ohio law provides victims with specific rights. The Witness/Victim Service Center promotes and preserves the rights of crime victims, including:
- The right to be treated with fairness, dignity, and respect
- The right to be informed concerning the criminal justice process
- The right to be heard in certain criminal court proceedings
- The right to protection from intimidation and harm
- The right to preservation of property and employment
- The right to referral to available community resources
Even if there is no criminal prosecution, there is information available to crime victims to address a variety of issues. The Witness/Victim Service Center assists crime victims' learning about available options and making informed decisions for themselves and their family.