Pets provide important emotional support for adult and child survivors of domestic violence Yet many shelters are not knowledgeable or equipped to house pets This training will teach participants how to create and sustain a pet housing program that allows families and pets to escape abuse together Topics include information about grants that help fund […]
The ADEPT Accessibility and Accommodation Training for Law Enforcement is a one- or two-day training designed by the AACs for use by law enforcement agencies when working with adults with disabilities The training is founded on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) best practices regarding accessibility accommodations trauma victimization and the intersectionality of individuals’ lives The […]
Please join Please join OVWA and Samantha Salamon Program Manager of the Ahimsa Department and Managing Attorney for Legal Services Department ASIA (Asian Services in Action) to learn about the professional role interpreters play in providing accessible services to victims of crime best practices and guidance for securing and working with interpreters an overview of […]
During this workshop participants will share examples of empathy and engage in scenarios to enhance responses when supporting youth and adult survivors Explore Rogerian concepts and how meeting survivors “where they are at” requires active listening and controlled empathy Highlights include trauma-informed approaches do’s and don’ts providing emotional and physical safety and exploring your bias […]
The FIND Foundations five-day training is designed for professionals with roles and experience in or working with adult victims and witnesses of crime and individuals with disabilities The training is founded in forensic interviewing best practices with considerations for memory trauma and cultural back-ground The curriculum is designed to support professionals to gather information from […]
Providing holistic services means addressing the varied and complex needs that domestic violence survivors have when seeking support Physical safety mental health social supports medical care spiritual connection and basic needs are all areas that make up the whole selves of domestic violence survivors Join this quarter’s Tuesdays@2 training where participants will learn from ODVN […]
Note:This training is part 2 of 2 If you are currently registered for this training please also register for Part 1 on March 2 2023 from 12:30 – 4:30 You do not have to attend both but each training will provide 35 hours of continuing education Thank you! Please join OVWA Elizabeth Well Ohio Crime […]
This AACs’ ADEPT series two-day training for law enforcement covers tips and techniques for interviewing members of the disability community with “disability” defined broadly as it is under the ADA This includes interviewing older adults people who do not traditionally communicate through speech people with mental health disabilities people with intellectual and developmental disabilities etc […]
The Adapted FIND three-day training is designed for established forensic interviewers with previous basic training and extensive experience in forensic interviewing and or working with individuals with disabilities The training is founded in forensic interviewing best practices with considerations and adaptations to account for individuals who do not speak use gestures to communicate speak few […]
Note This training is hosted by ODVN If you have any questions please contact ODVN directly
Sexual assaults are the most underreported crime in our country Many victims are met with doubt and blame when reporting their victimization Unfortunately these negative responses are based on stereotypes and implicit biases that have plagued our society for decades This training focuses on Start by Believing a public awareness campaign started by EVAWI designed […]
The Adult Advocacy Centers Trauma-Informed Care for Individuals with Disabilities one-day training is designed for mental health professionals This webinar will provide training on issues related to disability as well as specific information on adapting interventions so that mental health professionals can feel both competent and confident in their own ability to support both individuals […]
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