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SUMMARY:OVWA Webinar Wednesday: Beyond Closed Doors: Identifying and Responding to Domestic Violence
DESCRIPTION:Domestic violence often occurs out of public view\, yet its impact is profound. This webinar will equip attendees with the tools to recognize and respond to abuse in its many forms. Participants will deepen their understanding of how domestic violence is defined\, manifested\, and perpetuated\, and apply this knowledge to real-world advocacy\, assessment\, and safety planning. This presentation will emphasize practical strategies for supporting survivors while navigating the complex barriers they face so that attendees leave with actionable insights to strengthen their response efforts. \nPresenter(s): Leah Stone\, LISW-S\, Training Director\, ODVN \n  \n\nThis training is applicable for CEUs from OAN\, NACP\, and preapproved for counselors\, social workers\, and marriage & family therapists through the State of Ohio CSWMFT Board. If you need accommodations to attend this training\, please email us at info@ovwa.org at least one week before the webinar date.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ovwa-webinar-wednesday-beyond-closed-doors-identifying-and-responding-to-domestic-violence/
CATEGORIES:OVWA Member Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T123000
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SUMMARY:OVWA Quarterly Member Training: Ethics in Victim Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Open to Members & Non-Members! \nPlease join OVWA for an interactive discussion on ethics in the field of advocacy. This webinar will discuss the ethical standards for victim assistance professions as outlined in the National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP)® Code of Ethics\, and as maintained by the NOVA Office for Advocacy Ethics. Participants will discuss ethical dilemmas including\, but not limited to\, boundaries\, dual relationships\, and confidentiality. \nPresenter(s): Elyse McConnell\, MBA\, Executive Director\, OVWA; Wendy Ricks Hoff\, Program Director\, OVWA \n  \n \nThis training is applicable for CEUs from OAN\, NACP\, and preapproved for counselors\, social workers\, and marriage & family therapists through the State of Ohio CSWMFT Board. If you need accommodations to attend this training\, please email us at info@ovwa.org at least one week before the webinar date.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ovwa-quarterly-member-training-ethics-in-victim-advocacy/
CATEGORIES:OVWA Public Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T080000
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SUMMARY:OVWA - Beacon Advocacy Institute
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nThe program includes online pre-learning\, three days of virtual instruction\, and two in-person training days. \nNovember 2-6\, 2026 \nMon & Friday: in-person (Dublin/Columbus area) | Tue-Thu: live virtual sessions | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm every day \nSpace is limited! Registration details are available at ovwa.org/beacon.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ovwa-beacon-advocacy-institute/
CATEGORIES:OVWA Public Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T160000
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SUMMARY:OAESV - Excellence in Legal Advocacy 2026: Supporting Survivors of Image-Based Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence:\nExcellence in Legal Advocacy 2026: Supporting Survivors of Image-Based Abuse\n\n\n\nVirtual on 11/9 and 11/10 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm \nWhen 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 shame can quickly lead to isolation and despair\, economic and reputational harm\, and even suicide. What can we do as attorneys and advocates to confront and fight this surge in victimization? \nThis two-day training will explore the ways perpetrators are using tech in the worst ways possible\, including non-consensual disclosure of intimate images\, sextortion\, deepfake porn\, and more. Presenters will also highlight the important policy initiatives combatting these trends\, as well as the legal pathways available to survivors to hold offenders accountable. Presenters will also dive into the tools & resources designed to protect privacy and reclaim autonomy. \nAgenda: \nDay 1: Attorney Caitlyn Benzo\, OAESV Legal Clinic & Do It For James Foundation \nDay 2: Bethany Toth\, Fairview Police Dept. & Emily Fagan-Zirm\, Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children \n\nFree and open to all.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/oaesv-excellence-in-legal-advocacy-2026-supporting-survivors-of-image-based-abuse/
CATEGORIES:OAESV Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T160000
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SUMMARY:OAESV - 2026 CCRT Summit
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence: \n2026 CCRT Summit\nJoin 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 10am-2pm. \nRegistration deadline is 11/6 at https://oaesv.coalitionmanager.org/eventmanager/trainingevent/details/739.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/oaesv-2026-ccrt-summit/
CATEGORIES:OAESV Events,Statewide Training Events
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