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  • ODVN – Addressing Substance Use & Mental Health with Harm Reduction Strategies

    Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Addressing Substance Use & Mental Health with Harm Reduction Strategies Substance use and mental health are highly prevalent concerns among survivors of gender-based violence. This training will provide participants with an overview of the intersection of substance use, mental health, and trauma and how Harm Reduction principles and practices offer […]

  • ODVN – Trauma-Informed Programming: A Low-Barrier Model to Shelter Rules & Guidelines

    Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Trauma-Informed Programming: A Low-Barrier Model to Shelter Rules & Guidelines In this training designed for residential and shelter programs serving domestic violence survivors, participants will explore the use of the Trauma-Informed Care framework to reduce barriers for survivors in their programs. Participants will identify strategies for implementing voluntary service […]

  • ODVN – Supporting Trans Survivors & Understanding the Dynamics of Abuse for LGBTQIA+ Survivors

    Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: This training will discuss aspects of LGBTQIA+ centered survivor advocacy, with special considerations for supporting trans survivors. Participants will understand how to address specific needs of transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary survivors in safety planning and survivor services, as well as how to address needs of other members of […]

  • ODVN – Domestic Violence Advocacy Fundamentals

    ODVN – Domestic Violence Advocacy Fundamentals

    Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Domestic Violence Advocacy Fundamentals This virtual training series, designed for new advocates or seasoned staff, is comprised of three full days of live training and 10 hours of online pre-learning through ODVN’s eLearning Network. This updated DVAF training includes exciting new videos and participant engagement through scenarios, break-out sessions and panel discussion. The training is a pre-approved program through the Ohio […]

  • ODVN – Advocacy Skills Interactive Workshop: Active Listening Techniques in Survivors Defined Advocacy

    Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: This advocacy skills workshop highlights active listening. Active listening is a foundational skill in advocacy when working with survivors of domestic violence. It requires attention, empathy, and a nonjudgmental presence. Advocates must create a safe, supportive environment where survivors feel heard and validated. This involves not only listening to […]

  • ODVN – Beyond Shelter: Advancing Housing Advocacy for Survivors

    Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Participants and presenters will explore the national affordable housing crisis and its specific impact on Ohio, highlighting how domestic violence programs can respond through survivor-centered housing strategies. This virtual training covers innovative approaches such as DV Housing First, rapid rehousing (RRH), flexible funding, direct cash assistance, affordable housing development, […]