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  • ODVN – Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care for Domestic Violence Advocates

    Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: This 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 […]

  • OVWA Webinar Wednesday: Beyond Closed Doors: Identifying and Responding to Domestic Violence

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    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 […]

  • OVWA Quarterly Member Training: Ethics in Victim Advocacy

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    Open to Members & Non-Members! Please join OVWA for an interactive discussion on ethics in the field of advocacy. This webinar will discuss the ethical standards for victim assistance professions […]

  • ODVN – Strengthening Awareness, Prevention, and Responses for Domestic Violence Fatalities

    Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Domestic 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 […]

  • OVWA – Beacon Advocacy Institute

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    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 […]

  • OVWA Webinar Wednesday: QPR Suicide Prevention

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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 […]

  • OCVJC – Marsy’s Law Focused Victims’ Rights

    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 Senate Bill 16, which became effective in 2023, as well as recent case law, and serve to provide the education and tools necessary to help […]

  • ODVN – Justice Systems Advocacy

    Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Join ODVN’s Legal and Training Team for the foundational training for legal advocacy. This two-day training focuses on working within the civil and […]

  • OVWA Quarterly Membership Meeting and Luncheon

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    OVWA is excited to announce our IN PERSON Quarterly Member Meeting in conjunction with the Past Presidents Annual OVWA Holiday Luncheon! Join the OVWA Past Presidents for the Annual Holiday Luncheon, where you can enjoy each other’s company and participate in an optional holiday-themed gift exchange (target value $20-25). The OVWA Past Presidents will present […]