Ross County Victim Assistance Program

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Contact Information

Child Abuse

28 N. Paint Street
Chillicothe, OH 45601
740-702-3190
1-877-702-3190
740-702-3192 fax

Michael M. Ater, Prosecutor
Kathy J. Richardson, Director
Mary E. Kazee, Victim Advocate

Safety Alert

Computer use can be monitored. Please be sure to use a safe computer that your abuser can not access directly or remotely

CHILD ABUSE
If you suspect that a child is being abused. Please contact your local law enforcement agency or children’s service agency. For Ross County, please contact:
- Chillicothe Police Department………….740.773.1191
- Ross County Sheriff’s Office…………….740.773.1185
- Ross County Job and Family Services Children’s Division……..740.702.4453

TYPES OF ABUSE
- physical
- sexual (eSORN (electronic sex offender registry network) – a list of sexual offenders anywhere in the state of Ohio http://www.esorn.ag.state.oh.us/Secured/p1.aspx
- emotional
- neglect
- child exploitation

**Although these are types of abuse; however, not all types of abuse constitute a criminal offense.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this website is for informational purposes only. You should seek the advice of a qualified licensed attorney for legal advice. If you are in need of immediate assistance, please contact your local law enforcement agency or 911.
This website was supported by a Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) grant award administered by the Ohio Attorney General's Office.
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