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Domestic Violence: Where to Turn for Help

Learn about Hope and Healing and the free services this program provides to victims of domestic violence. Learn about the Power and Control wheel, as well as the cycle of violence.

Leanne Biltz from Hope and Healing, which is the Battered Women’s Shelter and Rape Crisis Center of Summit and Medina Counties, will share with our community her knowledge about Domestic Violence and where people can turn. 

Learn about their free services, which include case management, relocation assistance, children and adult therapy and many other services.

Hope and Healing will work with anyone who has suffered sexual violence or intimate partner violence, including men, women, children, elderly, immigrants/refugees, LGBTQ folks, anyone who has suffered abuse. These local services provide emotional support to sexual assault survivors at the hospital, on the 24-hour hotline and can accompany survivors to the police department as well. 

This presentation will focus specifically on Battered Women’s Shelter services and programs, with information about both our shelters in Summit and Medina counties. Learn about the Power and Control wheel, as well as the cycle of violence 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Law & Legal | Education |

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Highland Square Branch Library

highlandsquare@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.376.2927
Branch manager
Fred Baerkircher

Hours
We're closed Monday September 01 due to Labor Day
Mon, Sep 01 Closed
(Labor Day)
Tue, Sep 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 05 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 06 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 07 Closed

About the branch

Highland Square is one of Akron’s most iconic communities, hosting numerous street fairs and festivals, eclectic shopping and dining, and a vibrant night life. The extremely diverse neighborhood is home to seniors, young families, artists, educators, and students of all demographics. The Highland Square Branch Library is a reflection of this diverse neighborhood, with a standout LGBTQ collection and a rich programming schedule.

Reference assistance, computers and computer classes, WiFi, copiers, scanning, and faxing round out the services provided within the library. The full scope of community participation, however, is seen in local senior care facilities, local schools and preschools, and neighborhood festivals where Highland Square Branch Library staff plays an active role in creating experiences for participants of all ages. Visit us soon on the Square.

Upcoming Events

Thu, Sep 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room

Mon, Sep 08, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room

Tue, Sep 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Wed, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room

Thu, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tue, Sep 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Sep 18, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room

Tue, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
This event is full

Wed, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room
Registration opens Monday, September 8 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Sep 25, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Tue, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room

Wed, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Oct 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room

Sat, Oct 04, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Community Room,Conference Room