ODVN – Domestic Violence Advocacy Fundamentals

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@odvnorg 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