The BEACON Advocacy Institute is a no-cost, 40-hour foundational training for victim advocates. Designed primarily for advocates with two years or less experience, BEACON provides essential knowledge and skills in trauma-informed advocacy, crisis response, victim rights, the criminal justice system, and more. The program includes online pre-learning, three days of virtual instruction, and two in-person […]
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Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: ODVN’s fall Youth Advocacy Caucus meeting will feature a discussion on Human Trafficking 101, equipping advocates with a foundational understanding of the risks and dangers of youth and teen trafficking. Advocates and allied professionals will explore how traffickers target and exploit young people through social media, online gaming, […] |
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1 event,Hosted by the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence: Excellence in Legal Advocacy 2026: Supporting Survivors of Image-Based Abuse Virtual on 11/9 and 11/10 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm When someone’s most intimate images are weaponized against them (images either created and shared consensually or generated by a bot from the manosphere) feelings of hopelessness and […] |
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Hosted by the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence: 2026 CCRT Summit Join advocates, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, healthcare providers, forensic nurses, victim service professionals, and community partners to strengthen coordinated responses to sexual violence. This is a free, in-person event in Columbus, OH. There will also be a resource fair at this event from […] |
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Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: November’s Tuesday@2 will begin with a reading of a children’s book on how trauma impacts a child’s journey. Being able to describe a basic understanding of domestic violence and its impact will aid advocates in supporting parents seeking services at a domestic violence agency. Advocates must be prepared […] |
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This webinar will equip advocates with practical, life‑saving skills using the QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) model. Participants will deepen their understanding of suicide as a public health issue, explore the impact of stigma, and learn how to recognize the warning signs that someone may be at risk. This training provides clear, actionable guidance on how […] |
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Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: This two-hour workshop is designed to empower victim advocates with a basic understanding of the neurobiology of vicarious trauma or secondary traumatic stress. […] |
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Hosted by OAESV: This virtual training is beneficial for all anti-sexual violence professionals to build skills and refresh knowledge about primary prevention and its integral role in ending sexual violence. The day will include time to network and practice skill-building. Registration deadline is 11/6; open to both OAESV members and non-members. This training is offered […] |
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Hosted by the Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center: OCVJC offers free cross-disciplinary victims’ rights training via live interactive webinars. These trainings focus on new rights under House Bill 343 and […] |
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