Open to Members & Non-Members! Please join OVWA for an interactive discussion on ethics in the field of advocacy. This webinar will discuss the ethical standards for victim assistance professions as outlined in the National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP)® Code of Ethics, and as maintained by the NOVA Office for Advocacy Ethics. Participants will discuss […]
Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Domestic violence fatalities send ripple effects through families, communities, and programs, and these deaths are both devastating and preventable. This training offers a deeper dive into ODVN’s latest domestic violence fatality report, examining key trends, lethality factors, and patterns identified across recently reviewed cases. Participants will learn how […]
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 Alliance to End Sexual Violence: Excellence in Legal Advocacy 2026: Supporting Survivors of Image-Based Abuse Virtual on 11/9 and 11/10 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm When someone’s most intimate images are weaponized against them (images either created and shared consensually or generated by a bot from the manosphere) feelings of hopelessness and […]
Hosted by the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence: 2026 CCRT Summit Join advocates, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, healthcare providers, forensic nurses, victim service professionals, and community partners to strengthen coordinated responses to sexual violence. This is a free, in-person event in Columbus, OH. There will also be a resource fair at this event from […]
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 […]
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. […]
Hosted by OAESV: This virtual training is beneficial for all anti-sexual violence professionals to build skills and refresh knowledge about primary prevention and its integral role in ending sexual violence. The day will include time to network and practice skill-building. Registration deadline is 11/6; open to both OAESV members and non-members. This training is offered […]
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 […]
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 […]
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