Ohio Publishes Updated Domestic Violence Handbook
The state's new guide for police covers trauma-informed response, risk assessment and strangulation recognition, with regional training starting in November.
Ohio Sex Crime News
Sex crimes in Ohio run on criminal prosecutions, judicial proceedings and policy shifts, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting includes the legal outcomes of cases and the legislative actions that govern them.
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November 5, 2026
Ohio Awards $2 Million to Trafficking Survivor ServicesThirty-two nonprofits across 35 Ohio counties will receive state grants supporting survivors of sex and labor trafficking.
October 29, 2026
Ohio Supreme Court Tightens Protection Order RulesThe court ruled that individuals must file trial-level objections to preserve their right to appeal protection orders.
October 27, 2026
Ohio Awards Federal Grants to Domestic Violence SheltersThe Office of Criminal Justice Services distributes nearly $4 million to support victim shelters across 46 counties.
October 27, 2026
Ohio House Approves Stiffer Penalties for Corpse AbuseHouse Bill 654 aims to increase prison sentences for those who hide evidence of a crime.
October 26, 2026
Former Ohio CEO Faces Federal Child Abuse ChargesRandall Mackendrick is accused of child sexual abuse and is a suspect in a separate Perry County rape case.
October 25, 2026
Ohio Pushes for Repeat Domestic Violence Offender RegistryAdvocates seek a new public registry for repeat offenders to provide citizens with information on dating partners.
October 24, 2026
Ohio Court Denies Arbitration in Harassment SuitAn appeals court rules sexual harassment claims against TransDigm Group cannot be forced into private arbitration.
October 23, 2026
Nancy Aichholz Seeks Repeal of Ohio Rape StatuteThe Republican candidate pushes to eliminate time limits on prosecuting rape cases following a high-profile investigation.
October 20, 2026
Planned Parenthood Group Endorses John KulewiczThe endorsement of the attorney general candidate follows his previous legal work for the organization.
October 15, 2026
Ohio Launches Domestic Violence Police Training InitiativeThe state has released a new training handbook for officers to improve responses to domestic violence and animal abuse incidents.
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Day to day, that means tracking trafficking ring prosecutions, sexual assault trials, registry modifications and campus safety policy. Reporting follows cases from the capital to the rural counties. Because legal standards and victim advocacy laws evolve through the state assembly, legislative sessions frequently alter how these cases are processed. Statutory changes to sentencing and registry requirements constitute the most consistent trend in this coverage.