Hosted by the Ohio Justice Alliance for Community Corrections (OJACC): 37th annual conference, “A Different Perspective: Understanding the Reality of Life After Conviction” OJACC presents its 37th annual conference at the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center, Lewis Center, Ohio on October 10th and 11th, 2024. OVWA members and colleagues Julie Doepke, Hamilton County Adult Probation, […]
Hosted by The Ohio Attorney General’s Crime Victim Services Section: Crime Victim Services Regional Training – Southeast The Ohio Attorney General’s Crime Victim Services Section will host five in-person, regional training sessions across the state this fall, bringing experts in to discuss Ohio’s Crime Victim Compensation Program, the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) Program, the […]
Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Creating Trauma-Informed Support Groups for Survivors of Domestic Violence Support groups are a core service of many domestic violence and victim advocacy programs, as they create spaces for survivors to connect, debrief, and form community. The support group facilitator plays an important role in fostering an environment […]
Hosted by Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center: Crime Victims’ Rights in Ohio Post House Bill 343 (1.5 hr. training) Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center offers monthly free cross-disciplinary victims’ rights training throughout Ohio and via live interactive webinars. These trainings focus on new rights under House Bill 343 and Senate Bill 16, which became effective […]
Please join OVWA and Alicia Williamson, MSW, LSW, Assistant Deputy Director with the Ohio Domestic Violence Network, to discuss essential trauma-informed safety planning skills and the use of lethality assessments for domestic violence survivors. Advocates working within systems are often providing emergency services to victims of domestic violence and, while obtaining safety measures through the […]
Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Court Advocacy Roundtable A court advocate can play an important role in a domestic violence survivor’s journey through the legal system, not only by navigating the system but also by providing support and safety tips to the survivor. Often, advocates focus on the legal system and forget to check in […]
Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL) 2.0 Survivors of domestic violence often need access to legal assistance and legal advocates have proven to be valuable resources in helping survivors to navigate criminal and civil court systems. Providing legal advocacy can often come with risks of practicing law and it is important that advocates […]
Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Domestic Violence Advocacy Fundamentals This virtual training, designed for new advocates or seasoned staff, consists of three full days of live training […]
Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Youth Advocacy Caucus: Spotlighting ODVN’s Youth Programming As November arrives, it’s time to focus on seasonal activities for youth in shelter and domestic violence programs. This youth caucus meeting will explore engaging and effective strategies for the upcoming fall and winter months. We will cover skill building and […]
Please join OVWA, Cindy Kuhr, LSW, MEd, RA, CCR, Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), Victim Specialist – Director Statewide Advocacy/Wellness Coordinator, and Dana Forney, Ohio BCI Criminal Intelligence Director, to discuss missing persons services and resources available within the unit, including the LINK (Linking Individuals Not Known) program, and the intersection of local victims […]
Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Domestic Violence Advocacy Fundamentals This virtual training, designed for new advocates or seasoned staff, consists of three full days of live training […]
Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Domestic Violence Advocacy Fundamentals: For Seasoned Advocates In response to requests from domestic violence programs and advocates, ODVN has developed this advanced training specifically for seasoned advocates who have been in the field for 3+ years. This virtual training will go beyond the basics of domestic violence advocacy and dive […]
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