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  • OVWA Webinar Wednesday: Trauma-Informed Safety Planning and Lethality Assessments – How to Quickly and Effectively Assist Domestic Violence Survivors in Assessing Personal Safety

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    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 […]

  • ODVN – Court Advocacy Roundtable

    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 […]

  • ODVN – Legal Caucus Meeting: Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL) 2.0

    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 […]

  • ODVN – Youth Advocacy Caucus: Spotlighting ODVN’s Youth Programming

    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 […]

  • OVWA Webinar Wednesday: Ohio Missing Persons and the BCI Criminal Intelligence Unit

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    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 […]

  • ODVN – Domestic Violence Advocacy Fundamentals: For Seasoned Advocates

    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 […]

  • OCVJC – Crime Victims’ Rights in Ohio Post House Bill 343

    OCVJC – Crime Victims’ Rights in Ohio Post House Bill 343

    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 […]

  • OAESV – Ready Set Go! Foundations for Prevention

    Hosted by the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence: Ready Set Go! Foundations for Prevention This virtual training will introduce new prevention professionals to violence prevention foundations, including anti-oppression, public health, and best practices. While focused on introductory information, this training is beneficial for all anti-sexual violence professionals to build skills and refresh knowledge about primary prevention […]

  • OVWA Quarterly Membership Meeting

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    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, […]