In Franklin County last year, there were 73-hundred-88 reported victims of child abuse. Crime victims advocates say many criminals were victims of abuse as children and that contributed to their becoming adult offenders.
Reverend Johan Christian was the victim of a rock-throwing incident off a highway overpass. He was severely injured and lost his sight. He says his faith sustained him.
Reverend Christian has developed a relationship with the 15-year-old boy who caused him so much pain and anguish...and is trying to help him become a worthwhile part of society
Gahanna Deputy Police Chief Larry Rinehart still chokes up when he remembers his sister who was killed by her estranged husband in front of her two children. As a police officer, Rinehart says he has had to deal with many cases of domestic violence and abuse. And he says it's difficult for these victims, most of whom are women, to extricate themselves from these destructive relationships.Rinehart says understanding the victims' plight is key to helping them...
Rachel Muha's son, Brian and his college roommate were attacked by three drug-using intruders six years ago. The Franciscan University students were beaten, driven to Pennsylvania and shot and killed....
Rachel Muha is a deeply religious woman who believes in forgiveness. She has relied on her faith to deal with the crushing loss of her son...
Crime victim service providers say there are many places for victims and their families to go to get help...and the Ohio Victims of crime Compensation Fund provides up to 50-thousand dollars to crime victims for their economic losses.