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 trauma-informed advocacy, crisis response, victim rights, the criminal justice system, and more. The program includes online pre-learning, three days of virtual instruction, and two in-person […]
Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: ODVN’s fall Youth Advocacy Caucus meeting will feature a discussion on Human Trafficking 101, equipping advocates with a foundational understanding of the risks and dangers of youth and teen trafficking. Advocates and allied professionals will explore how traffickers target and exploit young people through social media, online gaming, […]
Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: November’s Tuesday@2 will begin with a reading of a children’s book on how trauma impacts a child’s journey. Being able to describe a basic understanding of domestic violence and its impact will aid advocates in supporting parents seeking services at a domestic violence agency. Advocates must be prepared […]
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 […]
Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: This two-hour workshop is designed to empower victim advocates with a basic understanding of the neurobiology of vicarious trauma or secondary traumatic stress. Opportunities for reflection and group discussion will guide this exploration of approaches to managing and reducing the impact of vicarious trauma. Participants will examine and […]
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 […]
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 criminal justice systems in partnership with survivors of domestic violence. Experts with extensive experience will provide information about the realities of navigating the court system […]
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 […]
Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: In this hands-on, virtual training, participants will learn about core functions that support groups serve in domestic violence programs, including a variety of types of support groups like cooking, play, trauma-informed wellness groups, and the more traditional types of survivor group work. Participants will learn about trauma-informed best practices, and expectations will […]
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