Public Resources
KOGS is committed to empowering our community through access to trusted resources that promote awareness, prevention, and advocacy. On this page, you'll find a collection of important tools and websites to help you understand your rights, to remain informed, and to take proactive steps toward personal safety. These resources reflect our mission to educate, support, and protect by connecting our community with information that can make a meaningful difference.
State of Ohio's Sex Offender Registry
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Scroll down to Safety & Security Section; click on Offender Search, click on red line (Offender Search) in paragraph text; locate Registered Sex Offenders box & click; follow prompts.
Sierah's Law
You may be able to obtain information by contacting your local Sheriff’s Department in the county in which you live. It is at the discretion of that Sheriff whether a local list is being maintained at that office. You can google your county Sheriff’s Department, and their phone number will be listed.
However, the statewide database is generated mainly for law enforcement; and will be treated as a public information request.
Marcy's Law
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Marcy’s Law for Ohio ensures that victims of a violent crime have the same co-equal rights as the accused and convicted.
Dating Abuse
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A website created to help navigate dating – with a information to help with questions, challenges, setting healthy boundaries and warning signs of abuse.
There is also information on personal safety and how to support others.
DATING ABUSE HOTLINE: 1-866-331-9474 TEXT “LOVEIS” TO 22522
National Domestic Violence Hotline
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24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse. Call the hotline and get highly trained, expert advocates to offer free, confidential, & compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE: 1-800-799-7233 (safe) TEXT “START” TO 88788
1-800-787-3224 (TTY)