Events

Join ODVN during Black History Month as we discuss creating intentional space for necessary conversations about racism White supremacy is an oppressive tool deeply rooted in our societal systems including our policies communities and even our own organizations It is well beyond time that we address the everyday ways that racism pervades the experiences of […]

This caucus focuses on understanding the risk factors for youth trafficking Factors such as youth maltreatment not having a safe home experiencing family conflict identifying as LGBTIA+ affect youth and teens who may experience exploitation In addition you will learn about various techniques employed by traffickers to lure youth American Sign Language Interpreters will be […]

Spend a morning exploring ODVN’s Trauma-Informed Approaches Promising Practices and Protocols for Ohio’s Domestic Violence Programs Understanding the 16 approaches will help you to develop a strong foundation in your advocacy skill set Many programs in Ohio and other states and countries have utilized the 16 trauma-informed approaches as core training resources to enhance advocates’ […]

This popular core training will provide foundational skills for advocates serving adult and child survivors of domestic violence You’ll learn about the history of the domestic violence movement; how systemic racism sexism ableism and other forms of discrimination create barriers to serving marginalized groups; how diversity equity equality and implicit bias affect service delivery; ways […]

Pets provide important emotional support for adult and child survivors of domestic violence Yet many shelters are not knowledgeable or equipped to house pets This training will teach participants how to create and sustain a pet housing program that allows families and pets to escape abuse together Topics include information about grants that help fund […]

The ADEPT Accessibility and Accommodation Training for Law Enforcement is a one- or two-day training designed by the AACs for use by law enforcement agencies when working with adults with disabilities The training is founded on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) best practices regarding accessibility accommodations trauma victimization and the intersectionality of individuals’ lives The […]

During this workshop participants will share examples of empathy and engage in scenarios to enhance responses when supporting youth and adult survivors Explore Rogerian concepts and how meeting survivors “where they are at” requires active listening and controlled empathy Highlights include trauma-informed approaches do’s and don’ts providing emotional and physical safety and exploring your bias […]

The FIND Foundations five-day training is designed for professionals with roles and experience in or working with adult victims and witnesses of crime and individuals with disabilities The training is founded in forensic interviewing best practices with considerations for memory trauma and cultural back-ground The curriculum is designed to support professionals to gather information from […]

Providing holistic services means addressing the varied and complex needs that domestic violence survivors have when seeking support Physical safety mental health social supports medical care spiritual connection and basic needs are all areas that make up the whole selves of domestic violence survivors Join this quarter’s Tuesdays@2 training where participants will learn from ODVN […]