Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network Advocates often support survivors who are facing overwhelming debt, housing instability, or damaged credit, often alongside family law cases. Bankruptcy may be one possible tool, but it can feel confusing or intimidating, especially when economic abuse and survivor safety are part of the picture. This legal caucus will […]
Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network Behaviors are messages that help adults determine appropriate ways to support children. Experiences of trauma affect children and teens in the present moment, shaping how they think, feel, and respond. This session challenges the outdated belief that certain behaviors are merely attention-seeking or manipulative, and equips advocates with practical, trauma-informed strategies to reduce secondary […]
Storytelling is a powerful tool in victim advocacy, shaping how communities learn, engage, and understand survivors’ experiences. This webinar invites participants to reflect on the stories they use in education, outreach, prevention, advocacy, and fundraising, and to consider how those narratives can either support all survivors or unintentionally cause harm. Together, we’ll explore the pedagogical […]
Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network This training invites participants to explore the foundational principles of holistic community collaboration and why this approach is key to long-term survivor advocacy and housing stability. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how to identify and engage a wide range of community partners—both traditional and non-traditional—to strengthen support beyond […]
Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network Experienced and seasoned advocates are invited to join ODVN for a unique training opportunity to advance their advocacy skills. This training is designed specifically for advocates with at least three years of experience in the domestic violence field, or 1 year of experience and full completion of the […]
Hosted by the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence: OAESV’s 14th Annual Advocacy Day will be held in person on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026, in Columbus, in the Ohio Statehouse Atrium. This event brings together community members from across Ohio to collectively advocate for policy change that is survivor-centered. OAESV’s Advocacy Day is a free […]
Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network This quarterly peer support session invites advocates into a reflective and restorative conversation about the difference between storyholding and storycarrying in our work with survivors. Together, we will explore how to compassionately witness and honor survivor experiences without internalizing or carrying the emotional weight in ways that contribute […]
Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Proper documentation is essential when working with survivors of domestic violence. This one and one-half day training assists advocates by providing a greater understanding of using trauma-informed principles in documentation. You will learn where, why, and when to document and identify the risks of documenting too little or too […]
This training provides a multidisciplinary walkthrough of a sexual assault case, following the survivor’s experience through medical forensic care, advocacy, law enforcement investigation, and civil legal remedies. Using a real case example, presenters will examine how each system functions independently while intersecting with others, common barriers survivors face, and opportunities for improved collaboration. The session […]
Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network This training will bring participants together to explore best practices in violence education and prevention programming across Ohio. Participants will gain insight into effective strategies for engaging communities and promoting prevention-focused approaches by hearing from seasoned preventionists. The session will feature a panel of prevention and education staff from Ohio’s […]
Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network The May Youth Advocacy Caucus brings together two ODVN programs—the Legal Assistance Program and Youth Advocacy Initiatives—to emphasize the importance of family-centered awareness and services within domestic violence (DV) programs. Too often, DV programs focus primarily on adult survivors during court proceedings and safety planning, while children and […]
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