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  • ODVN – Domestic Violence Advocacy Fundamentals

    ODVN – Domestic Violence Advocacy Fundamentals

    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 online pre-learning through ODVN’s eLearning Network. This updated DVAF training includes exciting new videos and participant engagement through scenarios, break-out sessions and panel discussion. The training is a pre-approved program through the Ohio […]

  • OAESV – Annual Conference

    Hosted by Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence: OAESV’s Annual Conference: Voices of Change This conference provides a dedicated space to elevate the voices and experiences of survivors, as well […]

  • OhioMHAS – NOVA Advanced Training

    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 […]

  • ODVN – Advocacy Skills Interactive Workshop: Active Listening Techniques in Survivors Defined Advocacy

    Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: This advocacy skills workshop highlights active listening. Active listening is a foundational skill in advocacy when working with survivors of domestic violence. It requires attention, empathy, and a nonjudgmental presence. Advocates must create a safe, supportive environment where survivors feel heard and validated. This involves not only listening to […]

  • ODVN – Beyond Shelter: Advancing Housing Advocacy for Survivors

    Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Participants and presenters will explore the national affordable housing crisis and its specific impact on Ohio, highlighting how domestic violence programs can respond through survivor-centered housing strategies. This virtual training covers innovative approaches such as DV Housing First, rapid rehousing (RRH), flexible funding, direct cash assistance, affordable housing development, […]

  • OVWA Webinar Wednesday: Working With Male Survivors 101

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    Men are often viewed as perpetrators of crime. When they are a victim, they are often subject to harmful stereotypes. Learn what you need to know about working with male survivors in this eye-opening training. Understand how the layers of trauma and bias for specific types of crime are stigmatized for men/boys and common misunderstandings. […]

  • OhioMHAS – NOVA Advanced Training

    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 […]

  • ODVN – Building Inclusive Programs for Male Survivors of Violence

    Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: A national survey from the Bureau of Justice Statistics reports that nearly a quarter (24 percent) of domestic violence survivors are male (National Crime Victimization Survey, 2014). However, the image of a domestic violence survivor is typically that of a girl or woman. Stereotyped depictions and language about domestic violence […]

  • OVWA Quarterly Member Training: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Individuals in Crisis: Best Practices for a Safe and Affirming Advocate

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    Open to OVWA Members AND Non-Members! Take a deep dive into best practices for supporting LGBTQIA+ populations in this illuminating training. This training will begin with an overview of contextual factors including population identification and current legislation. Attendees will gain an understanding of common issues faced by LGBTQIA+ youth including minority stress, bullying, school difficulties, […]

  • NOVA – Annual Training Event

    Hosted by the National Organization for Victim Advocacy (NOVA): NOVA’s 51st Annual Training Event – Why We Advocate: Celebrating Community! NOVA’s 51st Annual Training Event is going VIRTUAL! There will be NO in-person event. This national conference provides the victim assistance community of advocates, crisis responders, and other allied professionals with an opportunity to connect […]

  • OhioMHAS – NOVA Advanced Training

    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 […]

  • ODVN – Intersection of Child Support Services and Domestic Violence Advocacy

    Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: One of the primary reasons that survivors of domestic violence stay with their abuser, or return after leaving, is the lack of financial resources to live independently. The core purpose of the child-support program, to ensure that families receive reliably consistent support, is ideally aligned to promote survivors’ ability […]