If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.
All victims and witnesses of crime are encouraged to file a police report first. To file a police report, go to the police station or call the Police Communications Center at (330) 746-7100 for an officer to be dispatched to come and take the report.
Victim services may be obtained through the Mahoning County Prosecutor's office, Victim's of Crime located at 21 West Boardmand Street 6th floor, Youngstown, Oh 44503, 330-740-2330
What is the definition of domestic violence?
The offender must:
Knowingly cause or attempt to cause physical harm to a family or household member;
Recklessly cause serious physical harm to a family or household member; or
What people are covered by Ohio’s domestic violence laws?
The domestic violence laws apply to persons who abuse a family or household member. "Family or household member" means any of the following who is residing or has resided with the offender: A spouse, a person living as a spouse, or a former spouse of the abuser; A parent, foster parent, or child of the abuser, or another person related by blood or marriage to the abuser: A parent or a child of a spouse, person living as a spouse, or former spouse of the offender, or another person related by blood or marriage to a spouse, person living as a spouse, or former spouse of the abuser. A "person living as a spouse" is a person who is not married to the abuser, but is either cohabitating or has cohabited with the abuser during the past five years. "Cohabitation" means the sharing of family and household responsibilities, including household finances, and having an intimate or close relationship between the abuser and the victim.
Local Domestic Violence Shelter (Mahoning County)
Sojourner House 24-Hour Crisis Line 866-436-6269
330-747-4040