Brecksville Branch

The Shaker Heights Youth Center has distinguished itself as a leader in the field of community social service by fostering the emotional, behavioral, and developmental well being of a diverse spectrum of youth in the Shaker community. The Youth Center offers programs serving school-aged youth and their families with services that include leadership development, mentoring, student assistance, and other prevention services. It is one of the few agencies statewide to be recognized for excellence in service by the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services, receiving the Exemplary Prevention Award three times. Shaker Heights Youth Center, 17300 Van Aken Blvd., OH 44120 Shaker Heights, 216-752-9292

The Cleveland Civil Division represents the city in various court litigations related to civil right claims and police misconduct allegations. The division also pursues claims related to the cases in which the city is a victim of any kind of property damage. It counsels various departments of the city on labor and employment issues. In addition, the Cleveland Civil Division defends its clients in employment litigation and administrative hearings. The division additionally represents the city's electric and water utility facilities, as well as airports. It is a part of the Cleveland Department of Law, which also operates claim and criminal divisions. Located in Cleveland, the department additionally handles crime cases in municipal and housing courts.