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  • Postponed Rescheduled! OVWA Webinar Wednesday: Supporting Somali American Survivors: Understanding Communities, Barriers, and Pathways to Justice

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    Due to unforeseen circumstances, this webinar is being rescheduled. Stay in touch through OVWA’s newsletter to stay informed about the new date as soon as it is posted!   This webinar will provide an overview of Somali American communities in Ohio, highlighting their diversity, history, culture, and strengths. We will explore how these factors shape […]

  • 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 aim to connect with advocates and advocacy programs throughout the state, as well as share what OVWA has been working on. We would love to highlight the work you are doing in your programs. Please reach out […]

  • ODVN – Tuesdays@2 Navigating the Advances and Impacts of AI within Legal Advocacy

    Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network This training explores how emerging AI tools are reshaping legal advocacy for domestic violence survivors, including both new opportunities and new risks. Participants will learn how AI can be misused by abusive partners, as well as how these impacts can effect how survivors must navigate the legal system […]

  • ODVN – Invisible Injuries: Traumatic Brain Injury, Strangulation and Domestic Violence

    Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network Domestic violence often involves blows to the head, neck, or face and strangulation—yet the resulting brain injuries are still frequently overlooked and untreated. This leads to significant gaps: survivors may struggle with unrecognized injuries, professionals may miss opportunities to offer effective support, and systems may not account for […]

  • ODVN – Supporting Survivors Impacted by Brain Injury

    Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network This training builds on Invisible Injuries: Domestic Violence, Strangulation, and Traumatic Brain Injury and takes a deeper look at creating brain-injury-aware, trauma-informed services using ODVN’s CARE Framework. We’ll explore CARE tools for education, recognizing possible brain injury, and developing practical accommodations and strategies. The session will discuss communicating […]

  • ODVN – Starting Anew: Strategies and Support for Survivors Facing Bankruptcy

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    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 […]

  • ODVN – Seeing Beyond the Behavior: A Trauma-Informed Look at Youth Exposed to a Battering Partner/Parent

    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 […]

  • OVWA Webinar Wednesday: Aligning Narratives: Ethical Storytelling for Education and Outreach

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    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 […]

  • ODVN – Beyond the Lease: Strengthening Housing Advocacy Through Holistic Community Collaboration

    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 […]

  • ODVN – Domestic Violence Advocacy Fundamentals (DVAF) for Seasoned Advocates

    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 […]

  • OAESV – Annual Advocacy Day

    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 […]