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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Confidentiality and Best Practices in Documenting Client Records Proper documentation is essential when working with survivors of domestic violence. This one and one-half day training assists advocates by providing a greater understanding of using trauma-informed principles in documentation. You will learn where, why, and when to document and identify […]
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