ODVN – Domestic Violence Advocacy Fundamentals

This popular core training will provide foundational skills for advocates serving domestic violence survivors and their children 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 the services you provide

ways to become more culturally responsive and inclusive

the impact of batterers on family dynamics including life-generated and abuser-generated barriers

supporting and allying 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

ODVN Trainers Alicia Williamson Director of Training and Program Services; Sonia Ferencik Youth Advocacy and Trauma-Informed Services Coordinator; Bernadette Rieger Legal Assistance Program Director; Shryiell Owens Relocation Assistance Program Coordinator; Leah Stone Training Coordinator; Emily Kulow Director of Housing and Meaningful Access and others

Before you register for this training please be sure that you can attend all three dates March 10 17 & 24 No partial credit will be given Also this is a hybrid training that requires you to complete 12 hours of online learning in addition to the 12 hours of live webinars After you’ve registered you’ll receive a link to the online learning modules
Day 1 will be both in-person (Northeast Region) and virtually while Day 2 and 3 will take place virtually