How may we work to ensure that survivors of color receive equitable care in the wake of violence? This influential presentation will ask us to examine how biases impact equitable […]
Advocates give deeply of themselves every day, often in emotionally demanding environments. This webinar explores what healthy boundaries look like in helping professions, and why they are essential for ethical […]
This IN-PERSON event is designed as a healing space to reconnect, reflect, and renew through laughter, movement, conversation, and hope. Together, we’ll explore the profound effects of vicarious trauma, a shared […]
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this webinar is being rescheduled. Stay in touch through OVWA’s newsletter to stay informed about the new date as soon as it is posted! This […]
Join us for the OVWA Quarterly Membership Meeting – all members are invited and encouraged to attend. We aim to connect with advocates and advocacy programs throughout the state, as […]
Storytelling is a powerful tool in victim advocacy, shaping how communities learn, engage, and understand survivors’ experiences. This webinar invites participants to reflect on the stories they use in education, […]
This training provides a multidisciplinary walkthrough of a sexual assault case, following the survivor’s experience through medical forensic care, advocacy, law enforcement investigation, and civil legal remedies. Using a real […]
Victim advocacy and supervision share several key principles, including trauma-informed care, transparency, expectation-setting, difficult conversations, training, and support. Despite these similarities, supervisors may struggle to adapt their advocacy skills to […]
This training addresses the challenges commonly faced by those working in the criminal justice field. The work can be deeply rewarding, but it can also leave lasting impressions from the tragedies we encounter. During this session, we will discuss vicarious trauma, secondary traumatic stress, and practical resilience tools. Attendees will learn how we absorb information […]
Technology is evolving at a rapid pace, and while it brings innovation and connection, it also creates new avenues for harm. Stalking and digital abuse increasingly exploit modern tools, leaving […]
Join us for the OVWA Quarterly Membership Meeting – all members are invited and encouraged to attend. We aim to connect with advocates and advocacy programs throughout the state, as well as share what OVWA has been working on. We would love to highlight the work you are doing in your programs. Please reach out […]
Navigating generational differences in the workplace is both a challenge and an opportunity, especially when we rely on collaboration, communication, and shared values to support survivors. This training will provide an overview of distinct generational similarities and differences, and how these can be utilized in a trauma-informed manner to best support advocacy teams. Participants will […]
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