Mass violence has become more frequent in our society and whether it be intentional mass murder, automobile accidents, or natural disasters, crisis responders through the Ohio Crisis Response Team have been responding to incidents and providing services to communities since 1996. OCRT is a statewide crisis response team which uses the NOVA model of crisis […]
Please join Elizabeth Well, Legal Director, Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center (OCVJC), Valerie Hooper, R.A.,C.A., Unit 107, Victim Advocate/Offender Watch, Supervisor, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, Operations Division, and Wendy Ricks […]
Please join OVWA and Karen Vadino, MSW, LPCC, OCPSII, as we offer a Valentine to all Ohio advocates and allied professionals! Humor and laughter are essential ingredients for healthy selves […]
Please join OVWA’s Wendy Ricks Hoff, BA, RA, CA, TRCC, Program Director, and Sonia Ferencik, LISW-S, RA, 200-CYT, Youth Advocacy & Trauma Informed Services Coordinator, ODVN, to take a deeper dive into trauma and resiliency. This training will explore how service providers can center the strengths of youth and adult survivors, while also validating their […]
Join us for the OVWA Quarterly Membership Meeting! All members are invited and encouraged to attend. We hope to connect with advocates and advocacy programs throughout the state as well as tell our members what OVWA has been working on in 2024. We would love to highlight the work you are doing in your program, […]
Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Tuesdays@2: Understanding AI’s Impacts on Domestic Violence Advocacy Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not a new concept but has made significant advances in the last few years in our everyday personal and professional lives. While these advances can be used for the betterment of the field, AI can also […]
Please join Jeannette Adkins, Retired, Michael’s House CAC Director, OCRT Co-Coordinator, Laura Romans and Ottimo, CCI facility dog, to learn about the benefits, comfort, and assistance dogs provide to victims of crime. The use of canines or facility dogs in victim assistance is becoming more commonplace today and is a valuable tool for advocates in […]
Hosted by the Ohio Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers: Moving Beyond Basics: A Closer Look at Sex, Labor, and Familial Trafficking in Your Communities and What You Can Do About It This training, presented by Eyes Up Appalachia, will provide an overview of human trafficking, prevalence studies of trafficking in Appalachian counties, familial trafficking, social […]
Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Intersections of Partner-Inflicted Brain Injury, Oppression, and Racism: Supporting Survivors of Color Please join ODVN for this free, virtual training. Survivors of color have systemic barriers to accessing all types of services and are disproportionally impacted by challenges with access to housing, employment, social services, and other […]
Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Cultural Considerations for Supporting Survivors Who Use Substances Substance dependence is a complex and lifelong struggle that can have devastating effects for the individual and their families. Under the best of circumstances, seeking recovery assistance can be challenging, and the barriers to accessing and successfully completing treatment can seem […]
Hosted by the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence: Enhancing Sexual Assault Investigations Through Trauma-Informed Responses This training includes: Dynamics of Sexual Violence Victims’ Rights / Marsy’s Law Neurobiology of Trauma Best Practices for Sexual Assault Investigations Location: The Gemini Center, 21255 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, OH 44126 TWO Sessions are available: 8:00am – 12pm […]
Hosted by Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center: Equity in Victim Services Panel Series OCVJC is honored to partner with RaShya Ghee and other community partners and leaders for a 10-week discussion on equity within victim services. RaShya is a fierce attorney and racial equity expert who has created a specialized curriculum on racial equity and justice throughout […]
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