Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services

🌼 Happy first day of Spring! 🌸

☘️ Wishing you a Happy and SAFE St. Patrick's Day! ☘️ Celebrate responsibly and plan for a sober ride home!

🌸 Don't forget that tomorrow we #SpringForward at 2 am! 🌸

Happy birthday, Ohio! On this day in 1803, Ohio became the 17th state in the Union.

Video recordings are now available from the Governor's Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force Prevention Month Webinar Series. bit.ly/4qPZQeZ

Happy Presidents Day!

Wishing you a SAFE and Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️

Congratulations to Jeanna Weber who earned her LeanOhio Cammo Belt this afternoon! The mission of LeanOhio is to make government services in Ohio simpler, faster, better, and less costly.

Did you know that orange is the color of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month? Today we are wearing orange to raise awareness and show support that everyone deserves a healthy relationship, and a #RealLoveRespects #TDVAM2026

Shared Hope International released the 2026 Statutory Responses to Child & Youth Sex Trafficking: A Policymaker's Guide. bit.ly/3Z4VOmG

Video recordings are now available from the Governor's Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force Prevention Month Webinar Series. bit.ly/4qPZQeZ

Each February, young people nationwide raise awareness about teen dating violence through Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). This annual month-long push focuses on advocacy and education to stop dating abuse before it starts. Join us using the hashtag #RealLoveRespects

Happy Groundhog Day!

The Central Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force filed indictments in Union County accusing three people of running a commercial sex operation at a Marysville massage parlor. bit.ly/45FrZgc

Many stalkers involve other people – like mutual friends, family, or colleagues – in their tactics, making it difficult for victims to know who to trust. #NSAM2026

Contrary to popular belief, stalking is not a misunderstanding. Stalkers deliberately choose to watch, contact, threaten, sabotage, and otherwise scare their victims to gain and maintain power and control. #NSAM2026

We know that human trafficking is underreported, so we are launching two new initiatives to help identify more children who are being trafficked and help them recover from their trauma. More: bit.ly/3YVhxNN

At the Annual Governor's Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force meeting, ODPS Director Andy Wilson proudly spotlighted the outstanding leadership and impact of Kelli Carey, Ohio's Anti-Human Trafficking Director, and Nicole Dehner, OCJS Director. Their dedication is driving real progress in Ohio's fight against human trafficking.

Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. #MLKDay

Today is the National Day of Action for Stalking Awareness – how are YOU bringing the sparkle today to honor Peggy Klinke and all victims and survivors of stalking? #NSAM2026