What are best practices for instilling trust in advocacy relationships when working with victims of crime from the Black community? Join us for this powerful training to better understand some of the historical and generational barriers of engagement with the criminal justice system. We will learn about the specific vulnerabilities of Black victims of crime, […]
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, so please reach out […]
Hosted by The Office of Criminal Justice Services: In-Person Regional Grant Trainings OCJS is offering regional day-long grant trainings for organizations interested in learning how to improve grant writing and grant management skills. The regional trainings are for Non-Profit Organizations, Law Enforcement Organizations, and Coalitions. The four primary topic areas include Grants 101, RFP Review, […]
Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Domestic Violence Advocacy Fundamentals This virtual training series, 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 through […]
Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Felonious Strangulation and Advocacy In 2023, legislation went into effect that made non-fatal strangulation a felony in Ohio. This change in Ohio law was a product of years of advocacy efforts, as well as highlighted the widespread impacts of strangulation on domestic violence survivors. This training will explore the […]
Hosted by The Office of Criminal Justice Services: In-Person Regional Grant Trainings OCJS is offering regional day-long grant trainings for organizations interested in learning how to improve grant writing and grant management skills. The regional trainings are for Non-Profit Organizations, Law Enforcement Organizations, and Coalitions. The four primary topic areas include Grants 101, RFP Review, […]
Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Addressing Substance Use & Mental Health with Harm Reduction Strategies Substance use and mental health are highly prevalent concerns among survivors of gender-based violence. This training will provide participants with an overview of the intersection of substance use, mental health, and trauma and how Harm Reduction principles and practices offer […]
Hosted by Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services: OhioMHAS, in collaboration with the National Organization for Victim Advocacy (NOVA) is planning a series of regional NOVA Crisis Response Team Trainings for 2025. These free trainings, funded through SAMHSA’s Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Grant will take place between February and August 2025, in several […]
Join us for an in-depth training session focused on the considerations for victims of crime within both criminal and civil courts. Our presenters are legal experts who have all focused on issues facing victims of crime in their areas of expertise. They will provide OVWA members with essential information to assist advocates in supporting crime […]
Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Advocacy Skills Interactive Workshop: Beginning & Ending with Empathy During this workshop, advocates will delve into the importance of empathy when supporting both youth and adult survivors of domestic violence. Through examples and interactive scenarios, participants will enhance their ability to respond effectively in these situations. Key concepts from […]
Hosted by Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services: OhioMHAS, in collaboration with the National Organization for Victim Advocacy (NOVA) is planning a series of regional NOVA Crisis Response Team Trainings for 2025. These free trainings, funded through SAMHSA’s Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Grant will take place between February and August 2025, in several […]
Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Trauma-Informed Programming: A Low-Barrier Model to Shelter Rules & Guidelines In this training designed for residential and shelter programs serving domestic violence survivors, participants will explore the use of the Trauma-Informed Care framework to reduce barriers for survivors in their programs. Participants will identify strategies for implementing voluntary service […]
You must be logged in to post a comment.