Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault

Julia’s Place does not have a wait list. Victims of domestic violence or sexual violence in need of shelter should call our hotline at 800-686-1122.

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence defines it as “the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another. It includes physical violence, sexual violence, psychological violence, and emotional abuse.”  Domestic violence many include financial, spiritual, and academic abuse.

Domestic abuse impacts individuals of all ethnicities, races, ages, educational levels, religions, gender identities. and sexual orientations. Women are overwhelmingly the victims of abuse (with 85-90% of victims of domestic abuse being women abused by male partners), but men can also be victims of abuse by male or female partners, and domestic abuse also occurs in same-sex relationships.

For more information: https://www.odvn.org/for-survivors/what-is-abuse/

The OneEighty emergency shelter, known as Julia’s Place, is open 24 hours, 365 days each year. Our staff is available on our 24-hour crisis hotline (800-686-1122) as well, 365 days each year.

Make sure you’re safe and if not, consider calling 911 or for assistance from someone who can help keep you safe.

Know that it is NOT YOUR FAULT.

We encourage you to consider medical attention so that a medical professional can assess any physical concerns that you may have sustained or are a result of the assault. If possible, do not shower or change your appearance prior to seeking medical attention. Clothing worn during an assault might be kept for evidence. Please bring a change of clothes to the hospital if possible. If you have already changed, please take the clothing from the assault to the hospital in a paper bag. Our local hospitals, Wooster Community Hospital or Orrville Aultman Hospital, have specially trained forensic nurses to support individuals who have been assaulted. The nurse will call an OneEighty hospital advocates to report to the hospital during an exam, in order to provide additional support. Adults are generally not required to legally report the assault, unless they choose to do so. In addition, the hospitals are trained to collect anonymous information, in case individuals choose to report at a later date (within the statute of limitations). If you have questions regarding what to do or what happens when you seek support, such as medical attention, you can call or 24-hour Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-686-1122 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673 (NNEDV)

There are a series of steps that must be taken to file for a protection order, which is a process through the Ohio Court System. If you have experienced domestic abuse, sexual assault, stalking, or other intimate partner violence, our advocates may be able to assist with the process. If you have questions or would like to speak to an advocate, call our main number at 330-264-8498.

For more information:

https://www.ohiolegalhelp.org/topic/protection-orders-ohio