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SUMMARY:ODVN - Advocacy Skills Workshop: How Advocates Demonstrate the Skill of Empathy
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: \nThis interactive workshop is designed to strengthen empathy skills. You will explore the emotional and psychological experiences of survivors\, practice active listening and empathetic communication\, and reflect on personal biases that may impact professional interactions. Through roleplay statements and guided discussions\, attendees will develop practical strategies to provide compassionate\, trauma-informed support while maintaining their own emotional resilience. \nCost: Free for ODVN members ; $20 for non-members  \nRegistration ends September 15\, 2026.  \nThis training is offered by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network. Please contact ODVN at training@odvn.org with any questions.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/odvn-advocacy-skills-workshop-how-advocates-demonstrate-the-skill-of-empathy/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T150000
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SUMMARY:ODVN - Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care for Domestic Violence Advocates
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: \nThis interactive training will introduce the foundational principles of trauma-informed care and explore their application to advocacy with survivors of intimate relationship violence. Through discussion\, examples\, reflection\, and practical application\, participants consider the “dos and don’ts” of everyday interactions and identify ways to avoid unintentionally replicating dynamics of control or powerlessness. \nCost: Free for ODVN members; $25 for non-members  \nRegistration ends October 6th. \nThis training is offered by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network. Please contact ODVN at training@odvn.org with any questions.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/odvn-foundations-of-trauma-informed-care-for-domestic-violence-advocates/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T120000
DTSTAMP:20260922T190936Z
CREATED:20260922T184944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T190936Z
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SUMMARY:ODVN - Strengthening Awareness\, Prevention\, and Responses for Domestic Violence Fatalities
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: \nDomestic violence fatalities send ripple effects through families\, communities\, and programs\, and these deaths are both devastating and preventable. This training offers a deeper dive into ODVN’s latest domestic violence fatality report\, examining key trends\, lethality factors\, and patterns identified across recently reviewed cases. Participants will learn how to apply these findings to strengthen safety planning and risk conversations with survivors in their own practice. The training also covers strategies for engaging community partners\, planning coordinated responses\, and knowing when and how to activate ODVN’s Crisis\, Loss\, and Response Team after a fatality. \nCost: Free for ODVN members; $25 for non-members \nRegistration ends October 21st. \nThis training is offered by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network. Please contact ODVN at training@odvn.org with any questions.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/odvn-strengthening-awareness-prevention-and-responses-for-domestic-violence-fatalities/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T143000
DTSTAMP:20260922T191107Z
CREATED:20260922T185315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T191107Z
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SUMMARY:ODVN - Youth Advocacy Caucus: Child and Teen Trafficking Awareness: Recognizing Digital Vulnerabilities
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: \nODVN’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\, romantic relationships\, promises of belonging\, financial need\, unstable housing\, and other vulnerabilities. \nODVN’s Youth Advocacy Caucus Meetings are free and open to everyone.  \nRegistration ends October 29th. \nThis event is offered by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network. Please contact Sonia Ferencik\, ODVN at SoniaF@odvn.org with any questions.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/odvn-youth-advocacy-caucus-child-and-teen-trafficking-awareness-recognizing-digital-vulnerabilities/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T153000
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SUMMARY:ODVN - Tuesday@2: Support Services and Strategies for Parents with Children
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: \nNovember’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 and confident in conversations with parents of intimate partner violence and when supporting them in the complexity of parenting children who endured witnessing coercive control by another caregiver. \nParticipants will gain a foundational understanding of how domestic violence and the abusive partner undermines the role of the safe parent. This knowledge will strengthen advocacy and support parents and children seeking services at domestic violence programs. Allying with the parent and child is the best practice that promotes safety and trust. Participants will review five strategies to enhance their communication\, empathy\, and advocacy skill set. \nCost: Free \nRegistration ends November 12th. \nThis event is offered by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network. Please contact ODVN at training@odvn.org with any questions.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/odvn-tuesday2-support-services-and-strategies-for-parents-with-children/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T113000
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SUMMARY:ODVN - Advocacy Skills Workshop: Understanding the Neurobiology of Vicarious Trauma and Setting Healthy Boundaries in Trauma-Exposed Work
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: \nThis two-hour workshop is designed to empower victim advocates with a basic understanding of the neurobiology of vicarious trauma or secondary traumatic stress. Opportunities for reflection and group discussion will guide this exploration of approaches to managing and reducing the impact of vicarious trauma. Participants will examine and choose boundaries to incorporate into their work. \n*This workshop will require that advocates have cameras on and participate in the role plays during breakout groups to create an effective learning space for everyone attending.    \nCost: Free for ODVN members; $20 for non-members \nRegistration ends November 12th. \nThis training is offered by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network. Please contact ODVN at training@odvn.org with any questions.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/odvn-advocacy-skills-workshop-understanding-the-neurobiology-of-vicarious-trauma-and-setting-healthy-boundaries-in-trauma-exposed-work/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T160000
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SUMMARY:ODVN - Justice Systems Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: \nJoin ODVN’s Legal and Training Team for the foundational training for legal advocacy. This two-day training focuses on working within the civil and criminal justice systems in partnership with survivors of domestic violence. Experts with extensive experience will provide information about the realities of navigating the court system for victims of domestic violence. \n**Please note that this is a two (2) day training\, with both days going from 9 AM to 4 PM. Participants are required to attend both days of training in order to receive a certificate. \nThis training is designed for both new and seasoned advocates. \nCost: Free for ODVN Members: $75 for Non-ODVN Members \nRegistration ends on December 1st.  \nThis training is offered by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network. Please contact ODVN at training@odvn.org with any questions.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/odvn-justice-systems-advocacy-4/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260922T190826Z
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SUMMARY:ODVN - Supportive Groups: The How-to of Group Work with Survivors of Domestic Violence
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: \nIn this hands-on\, virtual training\, participants will learn about core functions that support groups serve in domestic violence programs\, including a variety of types of support groups like cooking\, play\, trauma-informed wellness groups\, and the more traditional types of survivor group work. Participants will learn about trauma-informed best practices\, and expectations will be rooted in survivor-centered care. Participants will also learn ways to enhance their facilitation skills and navigate challenges that often arise in support groups. Come prepared to apply learning to group activities and discussions with other attendees. \nCost: Free for ODVN members; $25 for non-members \nRegistration ends December 10th. \nThis training is offered by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network. Please contact ODVN at training@odvn.org with any questions.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/odvn-supportive-groups-the-how-to-of-group-work-with-survivors-of-domestic-violence/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events
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