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This training is part 1 of 2. If you are currently registered for this training, please also register for Part 2 on March 30, 2023 from 12:30 – 4:30. You do not have to attend both, but each training will provide 3.5 hours of continuing education. Thank you!
Please join OVWA, Elizabeth Well, Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center (OCVJC) Legal Director, Latina Bailey, Crime Victim Rights Attorney, OCVJC, and Micalea Deming, Micaela Deming, Esq., Domestic Violence Civil Attorney and Trainer, to learn about the many systems in which advocacy for children is necessitated. As a foundation for Part 2 - Advanced Advocacy Skills, this training will outline legal operational differences and considerations in advocacy for children/juveniles in the adult criminal justice system, in the juvenile court system regarding victims of crime by juvenile offenders, protection orders and child custody cases, and in the family court (domestic relations) systems. We will discuss crime victim rights as they apply to children as well as gain an understanding of the complexities of each system and how they may intersect. This webinar is pre-approved for 3.5 CEU‘s from the State of Ohio CSWMFTB and OVWA training programs are pre-approved through both the Ohio Advocate Network and the National Advocate Credentialing Program. If you require accommodations, please email us at info@ovwa.org no later than one week prior to the webinar.

This popular core training will provide foundational skills for advocates serving adult and child survivors of domestic violence. You‘ll learn about:
the history of the domestic violence movement;

how systemic racism, sexism, ableism, and other forms of discrimination create barriers to serving marginalized groups;

how diversity, equity, equality, and implicit bias affect service delivery;

ways to become more culturally responsive and inclusive,

the impacts of batterers on family dynamics and how to ally with parents who are survivors;

the importance of a trauma-informed lens, survivor-defined advocacy, safety-planning, and strategies for risk management;

danger and lethality assessments, legal remedies, and the pros and cons of protection orders;

Ohio‘s Crime Victim Compensation Program.

Come with a desire to explore difficult topics, share with others, and leave with new knowledge to work effectively with survivors and children experiencing domestic violence.

Cost: Free for ODVN Members (ODVN Member Program or Individual/Organizational Membership); $150 for Non-ODVN Members. ***Note: If paying by check, please include the name of the training on the memo line. Scholarships are available on a limited basis. Please contact training@odvn.org for more information.
Deadline to Register: Registration for attendance ends on March 1, 2023.

American Sign Language interpreters will be available during the live training.
Note: This training is hosted by ODVN. If you have any questions, please contact ODVN directly.

Pets provide important emotional support for adult and child survivors of domestic violence. Yet, many shelters are not knowledgeable or equipped to house pets. This training will teach participants how to create and sustain a pet housing program that allows families and pets to escape abuse together. Topics include information about grants that help fund start-up costs and training programs for domestic violence shelters. ODVN Program Directors will discuss a variety of pet housing options including fostering options for pets, working with local veterinarians and Humane Society shelters.

Cost: Free for ODVN Members (ODVN Member Program or Individual/Organizational Membership); $25 for Non-ODVN Members. ***Note: If paying by check, please include the name of the training on the memo line.

Deadline to Register: Friday, March 3, 2023

American Sign Language interpreters will be available.

Note: This training is hosted by ODVN. If you have any questions, please contact ODVN directly.

This popular core training will provide foundational skills for advocates serving adult and child survivors of domestic violence. You‘ll learn about:
the history of the domestic violence movement;

how systemic racism, sexism, ableism, and other forms of discrimination create barriers to serving marginalized groups;

how diversity, equity, equality, and implicit bias affect service delivery;

ways to become more culturally responsive and inclusive,

the impacts of batterers on family dynamics and how to ally with parents who are survivors;

the importance of a trauma-informed lens, survivor-defined advocacy, safety-planning, and strategies for risk management;

danger and lethality assessments, legal remedies, and the pros and cons of protection orders;

Ohio‘s Crime Victim Compensation Program.

Come with a desire to explore difficult topics, share with others, and leave with new knowledge to work effectively with survivors and children experiencing domestic violence.

Cost: Free for ODVN Members (ODVN Member Program or Individual/Organizational Membership); $150 for Non-ODVN Members. ***Note: If paying by check, please include the name of the training on the memo line. Scholarships are available on a limited basis. Please contact training@odvn.org for more information.
Deadline to Register: Registration for attendance ends on March 1, 2023.

American Sign Language interpreters will be available during the live training.
Note: This training is hosted by ODVN. If you have any questions, please contact ODVN directly.

The ADEPT Accessibility and Accommodation Training for Law Enforcement is a one- or two-day training designed by the AACs for use by law enforcement agencies when working with adults with disabilities. The training is founded on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) best practices regarding accessibility, accommodations, trauma, victimization, and the intersectionality of individuals’ lives. The curriculum is designed to support and enhance law enforcement’s response to individuals with disabilities. We will explore real-life examples of how law enforcement can provide accommodations to this population while still performing their required duties. Finally, we will provide and discuss specific tools and strategies that can be used to support individuals with disabilities while interacting with law enforcement. Presenters will include disabled individuals with lived experience, giving participants the opportunity to discuss questions and ideas they have surrounding these topics.

Pre-Requisites
This training is intended for law enforcement professionals, early-career through seasoned, who are interested in improving and enhancing their understanding and awareness surrounding accommodations and accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

Maximum Number of Attendees: 40

Cost
Cost for this training is $400 per person, billed via PayPal after the participant‘s application is approved.

Times
These trainings are held from 9 a.m. to noon OR from 2 to 5 p.m. Please check the time on the registration form for each date.

Please join Please join OVWA and Samantha Salamon, Program Manager of the Ahimsa Department and Managing Attorney for Legal Services Department, ASIA (Asian Services in Action), to learn about the professional role interpreters play in providing accessible services to victims of crime, best practices and guidance for securing and working with interpreters, an overview of federal law on accessibility for those whose preferred language or 1st language is other than English, regulations regarding court interpreters, and specific guidelines in the use of interpreters while navigating cultural differences regarding crime victimizations including domestic violence and sexual assault.This webinar is pre-approved for 1.5 CEU‘s from the State of Ohio CSWMFTB and OVWA training programs are pre-approved through both the Ohio Advocate Network and the National Advocate Credentialing Program. If you require accommodations, please email us at info@ovwa.org no later than one week prior to the webinar.

The ADEPT Accessibility and Accommodation Training for Law Enforcement is a one- or two-day training designed by the AACs for use by law enforcement agencies when working with adults with disabilities. The training is founded on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) best practices regarding accessibility, accommodations, trauma, victimization, and the intersectionality of individuals’ lives. The curriculum is designed to support and enhance law enforcement’s response to individuals with disabilities. We will explore real-life examples of how law enforcement can provide accommodations to this population while still performing their required duties. Finally, we will provide and discuss specific tools and strategies that can be used to support individuals with disabilities while interacting with law enforcement. Presenters will include disabled individuals with lived experience, giving participants the opportunity to discuss questions and ideas they have surrounding these topics.

Pre-Requisites
This training is intended for law enforcement professionals, early-career through seasoned, who are interested in improving and enhancing their understanding and awareness surrounding accommodations and accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

Maximum Number of Attendees: 40

Cost
Cost for this training is $400 per person, billed via PayPal after the participant‘s application is approved.

Times
These trainings are held from 9 a.m. to noon OR from 2 to 5 p.m. Please check the time on the registration form for each date.

Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center is pleased to offer this in depth victims‘ rights training for Ohio. This training will cover victims‘ rights in every stage of the criminal justice process, including the hospital, investigation, prosecution, and post-conviction. This training will focus on the new rights for victims created by the Marsy‘s Law constitutional amendment in 2018, as well as any case law or implementing legislation related to Marsy‘s Law. In addition, this training will cover basic need-to-know information for victims about other legal topics, such as Title IX, protection orders, and immigration. This training is approved by the Ohio Supreme Court for 2.5 Professional Conduct CLE hours and 1 general CLE hour. This training is also approved by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Boad for 3.75 hours of CEUs/CPEs.

This event will be held virtually on the platform Zoom. The link to attend this event will be sent through Eventbrite to those who have registered.

Note: This training is hosted by OCVJC. If you have any questions, please contact OCVJC directly.

During this workshop, participants will share examples of empathy and engage in scenarios to enhance responses when supporting youth and adult survivors. Explore Rogerian concepts and how meeting survivors “where they are at” requires active listening and controlled empathy. Highlights include trauma-informed approaches, do‘s and don‘ts, providing emotional and physical safety, and exploring your bias and expectations in your service.

Noteworthy: Please join with the expectation of participating and talking with one another, risking thoughts, trying ideas during role-play and scenarios, and breaking into small group work over Zoom. If you participate and wish to receive CEU‘s you will need to demonstrate your participation with cameras on, engage in conversation, and actively participate in small group work.

Cost: Free for ODVN Members (ODVN Member Program or Individual/Organizational Membership); $25 for Non-ODVN Members. ***Note: If paying by check, please include the name of the training on the memo line.

CEUs: To obtain 2 CEUs, you are required to attend the entire training, fully participate with camera on during Zoom call, and complete an evaluation form. Evaluations and Certificate Request forms must be completed within 24 hours after the training to receive CEUs.

Deadline to Register: Wednesday, March 15, 2023

American Sign Language interpreters will be available.

Note: This training is hosted by ODVN. If you have any questions, please contact ODVN directly.

The FIND Foundations five-day training is designed for professionals with roles and experience in or working with adult victims and witnesses of crime and individuals with disabilities. The training is founded in forensic interviewing best practices with considerations for memory, trauma and cultural back-ground. The curriculum is designed to support professionals to gather information from alleged victims and witnesses in the most reliable and legally defensible manner.

Curriculum topic areas include: Trauma Informed Approach; Interview Setting; Remaining Neutral; Reducing Authoritative Presence of Interviewer; Communication Skills; Memory; Abuse Dynamics; Question Types; Engagement and Rapport; Interview Instructions; Transition to Topic of Concern; Topic of Concern; Closure; and Post Interview Considerations.

Participants learn through readings, didactic instruction, video examples, case scenarios, participating in activities throughout the training. All attendees complete a practicum to have an opportunity to practice and utilize the skills that are introduced in the training.

Cost for this training is $625 per person. This fee can be paid via PayPal or can be invoiced to your agency. Please email training@adultadvocacycenters.com if you need an invoice.

Note: This training is hosted by AAC. If you have any questions, please contact AAC directly.

The FIND Foundations five-day training is designed for professionals with roles and experience in or working with adult victims and witnesses of crime and individuals with disabilities. The training is founded in forensic interviewing best practices with considerations for memory, trauma and cultural back-ground. The curriculum is designed to support professionals to gather information from alleged victims and witnesses in the most reliable and legally defensible manner.

Curriculum topic areas include: Trauma Informed Approach; Interview Setting; Remaining Neutral; Reducing Authoritative Presence of Interviewer; Communication Skills; Memory; Abuse Dynamics; Question Types; Engagement and Rapport; Interview Instructions; Transition to Topic of Concern; Topic of Concern; Closure; and Post Interview Considerations.

Participants learn through readings, didactic instruction, video examples, case scenarios, participating in activities throughout the training. All attendees complete a practicum to have an opportunity to practice and utilize the skills that are introduced in the training.

Cost for this training is $625 per person. This fee can be paid via PayPal or can be invoiced to your agency. Please email training@adultadvocacycenters.com if you need an invoice.

Note: This training is hosted by AAC. If you have any questions, please contact AAC directly.

This popular core training will provide foundational skills for advocates serving adult and child survivors of domestic violence. You‘ll learn about:
the history of the domestic violence movement;

how systemic racism, sexism, ableism, and other forms of discrimination create barriers to serving marginalized groups;

how diversity, equity, equality, and implicit bias affect service delivery;

ways to become more culturally responsive and inclusive,

the impacts of batterers on family dynamics and how to ally with parents who are survivors;

the importance of a trauma-informed lens, survivor-defined advocacy, safety-planning, and strategies for risk management;

danger and lethality assessments, legal remedies, and the pros and cons of protection orders;

Ohio‘s Crime Victim Compensation Program.

Come with a desire to explore difficult topics, share with others, and leave with new knowledge to work effectively with survivors and children experiencing domestic violence.

Cost: Free for ODVN Members (ODVN Member Program or Individual/Organizational Membership); $150 for Non-ODVN Members. ***Note: If paying by check, please include the name of the training on the memo line. Scholarships are available on a limited basis. Please contact training@odvn.org for more information.
Deadline to Register: Registration for attendance ends on March 1, 2023.

American Sign Language interpreters will be available during the live training.
Note: This training is hosted by ODVN. If you have any questions, please contact ODVN directly.

The FIND Foundations five-day training is designed for professionals with roles and experience in or working with adult victims and witnesses of crime and individuals with disabilities. The training is founded in forensic interviewing best practices with considerations for memory, trauma and cultural back-ground. The curriculum is designed to support professionals to gather information from alleged victims and witnesses in the most reliable and legally defensible manner.

Curriculum topic areas include: Trauma Informed Approach; Interview Setting; Remaining Neutral; Reducing Authoritative Presence of Interviewer; Communication Skills; Memory; Abuse Dynamics; Question Types; Engagement and Rapport; Interview Instructions; Transition to Topic of Concern; Topic of Concern; Closure; and Post Interview Considerations.

Participants learn through readings, didactic instruction, video examples, case scenarios, participating in activities throughout the training. All attendees complete a practicum to have an opportunity to practice and utilize the skills that are introduced in the training.

Cost for this training is $625 per person. This fee can be paid via PayPal or can be invoiced to your agency. Please email training@adultadvocacycenters.com if you need an invoice.

Note: This training is hosted by AAC. If you have any questions, please contact AAC directly.

The FIND Foundations five-day training is designed for professionals with roles and experience in or working with adult victims and witnesses of crime and individuals with disabilities. The training is founded in forensic interviewing best practices with considerations for memory, trauma and cultural back-ground. The curriculum is designed to support professionals to gather information from alleged victims and witnesses in the most reliable and legally defensible manner.

Curriculum topic areas include: Trauma Informed Approach; Interview Setting; Remaining Neutral; Reducing Authoritative Presence of Interviewer; Communication Skills; Memory; Abuse Dynamics; Question Types; Engagement and Rapport; Interview Instructions; Transition to Topic of Concern; Topic of Concern; Closure; and Post Interview Considerations.

Participants learn through readings, didactic instruction, video examples, case scenarios, participating in activities throughout the training. All attendees complete a practicum to have an opportunity to practice and utilize the skills that are introduced in the training.

Cost for this training is $625 per person. This fee can be paid via PayPal or can be invoiced to your agency. Please email training@adultadvocacycenters.com if you need an invoice.

Note: This training is hosted by AAC. If you have any questions, please contact AAC directly.

The FIND Foundations five-day training is designed for professionals with roles and experience in or working with adult victims and witnesses of crime and individuals with disabilities. The training is founded in forensic interviewing best practices with considerations for memory, trauma and cultural back-ground. The curriculum is designed to support professionals to gather information from alleged victims and witnesses in the most reliable and legally defensible manner.

Curriculum topic areas include: Trauma Informed Approach; Interview Setting; Remaining Neutral; Reducing Authoritative Presence of Interviewer; Communication Skills; Memory; Abuse Dynamics; Question Types; Engagement and Rapport; Interview Instructions; Transition to Topic of Concern; Topic of Concern; Closure; and Post Interview Considerations.

Participants learn through readings, didactic instruction, video examples, case scenarios, participating in activities throughout the training. All attendees complete a practicum to have an opportunity to practice and utilize the skills that are introduced in the training.

Cost for this training is $625 per person. This fee can be paid via PayPal or can be invoiced to your agency. Please email training@adultadvocacycenters.com if you need an invoice.

Note: This training is hosted by AAC. If you have any questions, please contact AAC directly.

Providing holistic services means addressing the varied and complex needs that domestic violence survivors have when seeking support. Physical safety, mental health, social supports, medical care, spiritual connection, and basic needs are all areas that make up the whole selves of domestic violence survivors. Join this quarter’s Tuesdays@2 training, where participants will learn from ODVN trainers and a panel of domestic violence advocates about holistic case management and how to implement these concepts into their work in domestic violence programs. This is a crucial training for case managers working with domestic violence survivors.

Deadline to Register: Friday, March 24, 2023

American Sign Language interpreters will be available.

Note: This training is hosted by ODVN. If you have any questions, please contact ODVN directly.

Note:
This training is part 2 of 2. If you are currently registered for this training, please also register for Part 1 on March 2, 2023 from 12:30 – 4:30. You do not have to attend both, but each training will provide 3.5 hours of continuing education. Thank you!
Please join OVWA, Elizabeth Well, Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center (OCVJC) Legal Director, Latina Bailey, Crime Victim Rights Attorney, OCVJC, and Micalea Deming, Micaela Deming, Esq., Domestic Violence Civil Attorney and Trainer, for the OVWA Quarterly Member Training - Advocacy for Juveniles, Best Practices and Considerations - Part 2 of 2 – Advanced Advocacy Skills for Children Across Systems. You will learn about the many agencies that may become involved when children/juveniles are victimized, how to navigate and collaborate with various criminal justice partner agencies and other agencies who are charged with the protection of and best interests of and for children, and how our role as an advocate is vitally important in ensuring best outcomes for children/juveniles who have been victimized. We will discuss advanced advocacy concepts including rules and laws governing confidentiality, ensuring that children have access to crime victim rights, barriers to effective advocacy and skills in navigating systems to increase access and positive outcomes. We will learn how to work cooperatively between agencies to ensure comprehensive and effective services for juvenile victims of crime through case examples and live interaction. This webinar is pre-approved for 3.5 CEU‘s from the State of Ohio CSWMFTB and OVWA training programs are pre-approved through both the Ohio Advocate Network and the National Advocate Credentialing Program. If you require accommodations, please email us at info@ovwa.org no later than one week prior to the webinar.