Child Abuse / Bullying

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Medical Home for Children Exposed to Violence

Offers physicians information and resources to help children and adolescents who have been exposed to violence. This website addresses community violence, cyber bullying, child abuse, domestic violence and teen dating violence.
141 Northwest Point Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007
(800) 433-9016
 www.aap.org

Abuse Victim Hotline

Offers free counseling and advice for victims of violence and abuse. The hotline is operated from several different locations, which are changed daily, to protect the safety of victims. They can also help with legal questions and finding local resources.
500 Beach Street, Revere, Massachusetts 02151
Toll-free: (877) 448-8678 or (781) 656-0370
www.avhotline.org

Asian American Community Services (AACS)

The Family Support Program helps Asian children and families who have experienced violence, including domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and hate crimes. They provide culturally sensitive case management, referral services and emotional support.
4700 Reed Road, Upper Arlington, Ohio 43220
(614) 220-4023
http://aacsohio.org/Services/YouthFamily

Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO)

Teens can call the toll-free confidential helpline to receive advice, and also report hate crimes, discrimination, domestic violence or sexual assault. They also offer a domestic violence support group for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgendered people.
PO Box 82068, Columbus, Ohio 43202
(866)-86-BRAVO or (866) 862-7286
www.bravo-ohio.org

Central Ohio Rescue & Restore Coalition

Provides information and resources through their 24-hour hotline. They provide counseling and services in central Ohio for female child, teen and adult victims of human trafficking. They also have a drop-in center in the Weinland Park area.
966 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
24-Hour Hotline: (614) 285-HELP or (614) 285-4357
www.centralohiorescueandrestore.org

Child Help National Child Abuse Hotline

This free, anonymous national child abuse hotline is available 24/7 and helps with crisis intervention, emotional support, referrals and emergency resources for kids, parents and professionals. They have interpreters available as well. Find out about safety tips, substance abuse and online child abuse resources.
15757 North 78th Street, Scottsdale, Arizona, 85260
24-Hour Hotline: (800) 4-A-CHILD or (800) 422-4453
www.childhelp.org

Columbus Urban League (CUL)

Provides a program called Minority Community Victim Assistance Program (MCVAP), which assists victims of crime in accessing compensation.
788 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 257-6300
http://cul.org

Columbus Division of Police

Individuals can file reports and complaints about child abuse and other issues. Other prevention and alert information is also available.
120 Marconi Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 645-4760 or (614) 645-4545
www.columbuspolice.org

Community Refugee & Immigration Services (CRIS)

Offers counseling and support to limited English proficient (LEP) people who are victims of crimes or trafficking.

• 3628 Bexvie Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43227
  (614) 235-5747
• 4889 Sinclair Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
  (614) 840-9634
• 3000 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204
  (614) 279-1354

http://cris-ohio.com

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Franklin County

Helps abused and neglected children in need of a powerful voice to speak up for their best interest. CASA volunteers are appointed by the court to advocate for children and help them obtain a safe, permanent home.
373 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 525-7450
www.casacolumbus.org

Crime Watch Alert

The Ohio Attorney General’s office offers an email alert to receive automated messages when a sex offender moves near a location you care about and allows people to search the database of records by county. It also offers safety tips.
30 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(866) 406-4534
http://icrimewatch.net/ohio.php

Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website

The U.S Department of Justice provides this website to allow people to find information online about sex offenders. The website also has reliable information about sexual abuse.
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 20530
(202) 514-4689
www.nsopw.gov

Family Violence Coalition at Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Provides responsive and timely medical assessment and treatment, along with interviews of children and family members for those who have experienced child abuse. They also offer evidence-based counseling for children and adolescents who have been sexually or physically abused or exposed to family violence. Their website also includes information about how to spot and report abuse.
655 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus Ohio 43205
(614) 722-8200
www.nationwidechildrens.org

Franklin County Children Services (FCCS)

Individuals can report child abuse or neglect in Franklin County through their 24-hour child abuse hotline, or visit the office in person. Emergency placement can be provided for at-risk children and teens. They can link families with community services, such as parenting classes, child care and substance abuse treatment. View the 2012 FCCS Community Resource Guide
4071 East Main Street, Whitehall, Ohio 43213
24-Hour Hotline: (614) 229-7000
www.franklincountyohio.gov

Gracehaven

Focusing on domestic minor sex trafficking, Gracehaven will provide long-term shelter, counseling and help to girls under the age of 18 who are victims of sex trafficking when it opens. To get help or report a tip, call their helpline.
55 South High Street, Dublin, Ohio 43017
(888) 881-5465 or (614) 285-4357
www.gracehavenhouse.org

Huckleberry House

Provides emergency shelter and crisis intervention to youth ages 11 to 18. Runaway youth can go to a designated Safe Place site for immediate assistance and support at any 24-hour Kroger store, White Castle or local fire station. Teens must be willing to work on family problems. Support is free and confidential. Counseling is provided for children and teens ages 5 to 18.
1421 Hamlet Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
24-Hour Crisis Hotline: (614) 294-5553
http://huckhouse.org/

Impact Safety

Teaches safety awareness through workshops offered for people of all ages, starting with children age 4 and above. Children learn personal safety skills, how to set boundaries and how to avoid dangerous situations. They also have experience working with people with special needs. Community programs are offered several times per year in various locations. Many programs are free but some require a fee.
1699 West Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223
(614) 437-2936
www.impactsafety.org

Just Yell Fire

Teaches girls to fight back against predators and sexual assault. Download the free nationally recognized film.
PO Box 5647, Vancouver, Washington 98668
www.justyellfire.com

Legal Services for Victims of Trauma & Abuse

Click below to go to the CAP4Kids legal page, which has many resources for children, teens and adults who are victims of violence, abuse or trauma.
Go to CAP4Kids Legal Services Page

More Counseling Resources for Victims of Abuse & Trauma

For a complete list of local counseling services, click below to go to the CAP4Kids Mental Health page, which has a section on counseling for victims of abuse and trauma.
Go to CAP4Kids Counseling for Victims of Abuse

Mount Carmel Crime & Trauma Assistance Program (CTAP)

Helps youth ages 14-17 who are victims of crime and trauma by providing free counseling in both group and individual settings. Click for a list of their support groups or call their helpline. Interpreter services are available as well. Click for a helpful list of resources for children affected by violence.  Contact them directly for details.
777 West State Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222
(614) 234-5900
www.mountcarmelhealth.com

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

They have a quick search for missing children and a call center for reporting a sighting of a missing child, as well as a cyber tip line to report child pornography or suspected child sexual exploitation. They also have a 24-hour hotline and information and resources about missing children, sexual exploitation, child safety, sex offenders and natural disasters.
699 Prince Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
(800) THE-LOST or (800) 843-5678
www.missingkids.com

National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome

This advocacy organization helps develop programs and public policy to prevent shaken baby syndrome.
1433 North Highway 89, Farmington, Utah 84025
Toll-free: (801) 447-9360
www.dontshake.org

National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC)

This national, toll-free hotline is available to answer calls from anywhere in the country every day of the year. Call to report a tip, connect with local anti-trafficking services or find more resources and information.
P.O. Box 53315, Washington, DC 20009
24-Hour Hotline: (888) 373-7888
www.polarisproject.org

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP)

Program: individual and group counseling for youth with significant at-risk behaviors, psychiatry, assessment services, case management services, crisis intervention, psychological testing, substance abuse counseling, services for children in the foster care system and also at-risk children who are not involved in the foster care system
Eligibility: males and females, ages 5 to 21
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral:individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else

• 527 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
  24-Hour Centralized Intake: (877) 692-7226
• 1801 Watermark Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43215
  (888) 202-2965 or (614) 487-8759
• 1303 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
  (800) 256-5001 or (614) 252-6927
• 15 North Third Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
  (740) 349-7511

www.nyap.org

Ohio Children’s Trust Fund (OCTF)

Provides statewide advocacy and funding for prevention of child abuse and neglect.
50 West Town Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 387-5478
http://jfs.ohio.gov/OCTF

Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Office for Safe & Supportive Learning Environments

Provides tips for preventing and coping with bullying, as well as an overview of bullying laws and school policies in Ohio.
25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(877) 644-6338 or (614) 995-1545
www.ode.state.oh.us

Ohio Youth Advocate Program (OYAP)

Offers counseling services for children and adolescents in foster care and parenting classes, outpatient counseling and community-based psychiatric support treatment. They also provide sex offender treatment services for youth and in-home programs for teens with aggressive or violent behaviors. They take foster care referrals and help connect foster children with resources in the community.  Please call the 24-hour central intake line for details.

• 1801 Watermark Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43215
  24-Hour Centralized Intake: (877) 692-7226
• 527 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
  (866) 438-6508 or (614) 583-1005
• 1303 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
  (800) 256-5001 or (614) 252-6927
• 15 North Third Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
  (740) 349-7511

www.nyap.org/Programs.cms.aspx

Public Children Services Association of Ohio (PCSAO)

Represents Ohio’s 88 county children services agencies. Go online to find resources and contact information for children services and child protective services in each Ohio county. Click for a county directory of children service agencies.
510 East Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 224-5802
www.pcsao.org/links.htm

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)

Provides free, confidential advice and support 24/7 through the National Sexual Assault Hotline. They also operate an online hotline providing live, secure help to victims through an instant messaging-type interface. In addition, you can use the zip code search to locate a counseling center in your area.
2000 L Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
24-Hour Hotline: (800) 656-HOPE or (800) 656-4673
www.rainn.org

Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO)

This 24-hour free, confidential local rape helpline offers emotional support, counseling, referrals and community education for victims of sexual assault, rape, abuse and incest.
1299 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43212
24-Hour Hotline: (614) 267-7020
www.ohiohealth.com

Shaken Baby Alliance

Their website contains resources and information about Shaken Baby Syndrome, as well as resources for reporting abuse.
8551 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76179
Toll-free: (877) 636-3727
www.shakenbaby.com

StopBullying.gov

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers this website with information and tips on ways to support kids involved in bullying, assess bullying and learning the warning signs.  Information is also available on youth with special needs who are being bullied.  Utilize resources available and learn about state policies and laws.  Click below for information or call the hotline for help.
200 Independence Way, S.W., Washington, DC  20201
(800) 273-TALK or (800) 273-8255
www.stopbullying.gov

Stop It Now!

This national organization offers information on internet safety, sexual behavior problems in youth, age-appropriate sexual behavior, legal help and more. They also have a toll-free confidential helpline and an online help center for victims of child abuse.
351 Pleasant Street, Northampton, Massachusetts 01061
(888) PREVENT or (888) 773-8368 (Thursdays only)
www.stopitnow.org

Survivors to Alivers

Offers an online support community allowing survivors of sexual abuse, rape, child abuse and domestic violence to support and encourage each other along their journey of healing.
PO Box 215, Blacklick, OH 43004
(614) 434-6010
www.survivorstoalivers.org

U.S Department of Health & Human Services SAMHSA

Click to see the Take Action against Bullying Guide, a helpful guide for parents to learn how to talk to their kids about bullying and help to prevent it.
1 Choke Cherry Road, Rockville, Maryland 20847
Toll-free: (800) 789-2647
www.samhsa.gov

Youth Outreach for Victims Assistance Project (YOVA)

Offers facts and resources about bullying for teens living in central Ohio.
PO Box 82068, Columbus, Ohio 43202
(866) 862-7286 or (614) 294-7867
www.bravo-ohio.org/3outof4

Additional Bullying Resources

Bullying in Schools
http://cops.usdoj.gov

Bullying.org
www.bullying.org

The Bully Project:  Special Needs Anti-Bullying Toolkit
http://thebullyproject.com

Kids Health
www.kidshealth.org

National Bullying Prevention Center
www.pacer.org

Ohio Department of Education
www.ode.state.oh.us

Violence Prevention Works
www.violencepreventionworks.org

Wrightslaw
www.wrightslaw.com

Ohio Juvenile Protection Orders
www.supremecourtofohio.gov

United States Secret Service Safe School Initiative
www.secretservice.gov