2012 Crime Victims Section Survey

The Ohio Attorney Generals Crime Victim Services Section partnered with statewide coalitions and victim services experts to complete an in-depth study of the status of crime victim services in Ohio. As part of the study, we sent out a survey to confirm victim services that currently exist, and start to identify barriers for those who are underserved. We sent this survey to victim service providers that currently receive SVAA/VOCA funding. We also asked our state partners to send the survey to their members, and had the survey available on the AGO website. Two hundred forty-six providers responded to this survey. We are pleased to present a summary of key points from the results of the survey.

We asked organizations to report the percentage of time they spend providing services to various victim populations:
42.2% of time is spent serving victims of domestic violence 17.5% of time is spent serving victims of child abuse 13.4% of time is spent serving victims of sexual assault 3.9% of time is spent serving the survivors of homicide victims 3.3% of time is spent serving victims of elder abuse 1.8% of time is spent serving victims of intoxicated drivers

Organizations also responded that they spent 17% of their time on other victim populations, such as victims of property crimes and assaults.

CA Average among all respondents: Average among Appalachian respondents: Average among nonAppalachian respondents: 17.5% 13.7% 18.4%

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Homicide Elder DUI 3.9% 1.6% 4.5% 3.3% 1.8% 3.9% 2.4% 3.1% 1.7%

Other 17.0% 20.4% 16.1%

13.4% 42.2% 0.8% 14.2% 44.4% 0.3% 13.2% 41.6% 0.9%

Organizations were asked about the types of services they offer to crime victims: 84.9% of organizations provide criminal justice advocacy 82.0% of organizations provide personal advocacy 44.9% of organizations are able to provide transportation 40.8% of organizations provide hospital advocacy 33.9% of organizations provide 24-hour crisis response 31.0% of organizations provide counseling services 24.9% of organizations provide emergency shelter 24Hr Response Average among all 33.9% respondents: Average among Appalachian respondents: 31.4% Average among non-Appalachian 34.4% respondents: C/J Advocacy 84.9% 98.0% 81.0% Replacement 30.2% 31.4% 29.7% Follow Up Therapy 86.1% 92.2% 84.1% 31.0% 29.4% 31.3% Group Shelter 38.0% 24.9% 37.3% 31.4% 37.9% 23.1% In Person Info 91.8% 94.1% 90.8%

Financial Legal Advocacy 16.7% 46.9% 19.6% 56.9% 15.9% 44.1% Transport Training 44.9% 54.3% 51.0% 35.3% 43.1% 59.0%

Comp Personal Adv Phone I&R 87.3% 82.0% 93.9% 94.1% 86.3% 100.0% 85.1% 80.5% 91.8% CI Hospital Other 62.9% 40.8% 22.4% 64.7% 37.3% 23.5% 62.1% 41.5% 22.1%

Organizations reported various marginalized populations that they serve 78.9% of organizations provide services to disabled individuals 69.9% of organizations provide services to the LGBT community 56.9% of organizations provide services to immigrant communities 39.8% of organizations provide services to self reported other marginalized populations, such as rural and Appalachian communities.

Disability Average among all respondents: Average among Appalachian respondents: Average among non-Appalachian respondents:

Immigrant 56.9% 45.1% 60.0%

LGBT 69.9% 62.7% 71.8%

Other 39.8% 47.1% 37.9%

78.9% 80.4% 78.5%

Surveyed organizations were asked about their agencys needs, which needs of victims are not being met, and what barriers to service exist. Organizations identified the following agency needs: Increased funding Higher staffing levels Updated equipment Additional trainings

AgencyNeeds
80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0

Organizations reported that unmet needs include: Affordable housing Accessible and affordable transportation Legal assistance Services targeted to underserved populations

UnmetVictimNeeds
70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0

Organizations indicated that the majority of service barriers include:

Affordable and accessible transportation Awareness of available services Lack of community support

Barriers toService
80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0

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No Services Available Prosecutor/CASA in County Legal advocacy provided Legal advocacy provided Legal advocacy provided

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Sexual Assault Domestic Violence Crimes Against Children

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