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We NEED YOU, Williams County!
Violence and crime can occur anywhere, even in rural areas such as Williams County, Ohio, where the population is 37,102.
Statistically,
1,150
Children in Williams County will experience abuse at some point in their childhood.
13,153
Men and women in Williams County will experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime.
757
Adults age 65 and older in Williams County will experience some form of elder abuse every year.
No one deserves to be abused. Domestic violence has no boundaries and includes all types of violence and abuse towards children, teens, adults, and the elderly. If you or someone you know is being abused, call any of the numbers listed on this card. Remember you are not alone.
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
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Talk to someone you trust. A family member, friend, neighbor, teacher, faith leader, or doctor - they can be a good source of support and help
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Contact community resources for help. They can assist you if you need a place to stay or need legal protection from the person who is abusing you or other family members.
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If you are in an emergency situation or immediate danger, call 911. The local law enforcement can get you and your family away from risk.
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If you are an adult, make a safety plan in case you decide to leave an abusive relationship. Set aside some cash, important documents (birth certificates, social security cards, etc.), a set of keys, and a change of clothes that you can assess easily in a crisis situation.
HOW TO HELP OTHERS
If you see someone who is being assaulted or witness a child, teen, or elder in immediate danger, call 911 or local law enforcement immediately.
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To help an adult who is in an abusive relationship:
Plan what you want to say, determine a good time and place to talk. Ask questions like “How can I help you? What do you want to do about the situation?” Listen without judgment. Do not moralize or criticize. Give the victim plenty of time to talk. Don’t say “Just get out” - it may not be safe advice. Let the victim know that you believe verbal, emotional, or physical abuse in a relationship is never acceptable. Provide the person with information about local resources that can help.
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To help a teen who is in an abusive dating relationship:
Share your concerns with the parent/guardian or trusted adult.
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To help a child or teen who is being abused:
Report your suspicions of child abuse to Williams County Children Services. Calls are confidential.
To help a senior citizen who is being abused:
Report your suspicions of elder abuse or neglect to Adult Protective Services. Calls are confidential.
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To help someone who is a batterer:
Refer the person to one of the intervention programs listed on this page.
NEED HELP OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO DOES? LET'S GET YOU CONNECTED!
EMERGENCY ....................................................911
Law Enforcement:
Williams County Sherriff‘s Office .............419-636-3151
Bryan Police Department ..........................419-633-6050
Edgerton Police Department ..................419-298-2343
Edon Police Department .............................419-272-3333
Montpelier Police Department .................419-485-3121
Pioneer Police Department ........................419-737-3129
Stryker Police Department .........................419-682-4911
West Unity Police Department ................419-924-2271
Legal Resources:
Williams County Prosecutor‘s Office ....419-636-4411
Williams County - Common Pleas .......419-636-2644
Bryan Municipal Court .................................419-636-6939
Legal Aid of Western Ohio .......................877-894-4599
Pro Seniors .............................................................513-345-4160
WomensLaw.org...............................................................................
Social Services:
House of Ruth ...................................................800-782-8555
Sarah’s Friends ...................................................419-636-7272
YWCA of Northwest Ohio .............................419-241-3235
The Center for Child and Family Advocacy .......................................................................................419-592-0540
Williams County Victim Assistance .....419-636-6195
Four County ADAMhs Board ....................419-267-3355
Hospitals:
Bryan Hospital .......................................................419-636-1131
Services for Children and Teens:
Northwest Ohio CASA ....................................419-212-9370
Williams County Social Services .............419-636-6725 YWCA of Northwest Ohio .............................419-241-3235 Williams County Family and Children First Council ........................................................................................419-782-6934
National Resources:
National Domestic Violence Hotline.....................................................................800-799-7233
Teen Dating Abuse Hotline .......................866-331-9474
Youth Advocate Program ...........................877-692-7226
BRAVO (LGBTQIA+ Services) ...................866-862-7286
Human Trafficking Hotline ......................888-373-7888
Suicide Hotline .........................................................................988
The Trevor Project ..........................................866-488-7386
Rape Crisis Helpline ......................................800-656-4673
419-636-7272 (call)
419-928-5274 (text)