Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Providing Affirming Advocacy with LGBTQIA+ Survivors LGBTQIA+ survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence regularly face barriers to safety and services across a variety of systems. While some programs take steps to promote inclusion externally on websites and signs, addressing systemic anti-gay and trans bias remains a […]
Hosted by MACC (Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence): 2024 Annual Cultural Competence Conference: “Transforming Care, Transforming Lives” Join MACC for a day of learning and networking. This year’s conference will feature a keynote speaker during the morning session, a special guest speaker for the luncheon, and 12 training workshops via four Learning Tracks: –Track […]
Hosted by YWCA of Northwest Ohio Racial Justice Department: 2024 YWCA Stand Against Racism Conference The Annual YWCA Stand Against Racism Conference brings together a diverse audience of Northwest Ohio community leaders, service providers, advocates, groups, and individuals united in the mission to eliminate racism and promote justice. The theme for the 2024 Conference is […]
Hosted by SAMHSA’s National Family Support Technical Assistance Center: Words Matter Wednesdays: Advancing Equity Through Language This series will explore equitable terminology that promotes social justice for populations where language has […]
Hosted by Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center: Equity in Victim Services Panel Series OCVJC is honored to partner with RaShya Ghee and other community partners and leaders for a 10-week discussion on equity within victim services. RaShya is a fierce attorney and racial equity expert who has created a specialized curriculum on racial equity and justice throughout […]
Hosted by SAMHSA’s National Family Support Technical Assistance Center: Words Matter Wednesdays: Advancing Equity Through Language This series will explore equitable terminology that promotes social justice for populations where language has […]
Hosted by Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center: Equity in Victim Services Panel Series OCVJC is honored to partner with RaShya Ghee and other community partners and leaders for a 10-week discussion on equity within victim services. RaShya is a fierce attorney and racial equity expert who has created a specialized curriculum on racial equity and justice throughout […]
Join us for the OVWA Quarterly Membership Meeting! All members are invited and encouraged to attend. We hope to connect with advocates and advocacy programs throughout the state as well as tell our members what OVWA has been working on in 2024. We would love to highlight the work you are doing in your program, […]
Hosted by Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (OhioMHAS): Introductory-level NOVA Crisis Response Team Trainings OhioMHAS is offering regional, introductory-level NOVA Crisis Response Team Trainings. These FREE, 3-day trainings take place May-October in each of Ohio’s six regional psychiatric hospital catchment areas (see map). These hands-on, practical trainings, designed by the National Organization […]
In the first community-based study of its kind, published in 2019, researchers from Ohio State and the Ohio Domestic Violence Network found that 81% of women who have been abused and sought help have suffered a head injury, and 83% have been strangled. Nearly half of the women in the study had been hit in […]
Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Domestic Violence Advocacy Fundamentals This training, 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 […]
Hosted by Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center: Equity in Victim Services Panel Series OCVJC is honored to partner with RaShya Ghee and other community partners and leaders for a 10-week discussion on equity within victim services. RaShya is a fierce attorney and racial equity expert who has created a specialized curriculum on racial equity and justice throughout […]