Jill Smialek
2079 E. 9th St, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
216-443-7347

The Cuyahoga County Domestic Violence Shelters Advisory Board (DVSAB) is vested with the responsibility of making recommendations to the Cuyahoga County Executive regarding the funding of shelters for victims of domestic violence. The guidelines set forth in Ohio Revised Code (Sections 3113.33 -3113.40) and the Cuyahoga County Domestic Violence Shelter Standards are used as criteria when determining the availability of funds, the reviewing of proposals, the evaluation of shelter programs and the prioritizing of recommendations made by the DVSAB to the Cuyahoga County Executive.

Board members shall be appointed by the Cuyahoga County Executive. Such appointees shall be residents of Cuyahoga County. The Cuyahoga County Executive shall make a good faith effort to include an individual with expertise in childhood trauma and/or childhood early education., an individual with expertise in budget analysis, an attorney, a health care professional, a social service professional, a domestic violence advocate, an employment professional and a housing professional.

O.R.C. 3113.32-99