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 […]
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 […]
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 This session challenges the outdated belief that certain behaviors are merely attention-seeking or manipulative, and equips advocates with practical, trauma-informed strategies to reduce secondary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 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 […]
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 Crime Victim Justice Center: OCVJC offers free cross-disciplinary victims’ rights training via live interactive webinars. These trainings focus on new rights under House Bill 343 and Senate Bill 16, which became effective in 2023, as well as recent case law, and serve to provide the education and tools necessary to help […]
Advocacy work is deeply meaningful yet often emotionally taxing. This webinar explores how organizations can recognize signs of stress, burnout, secondary traumatic stress, and moral injury within their teams. Participants will examine the protective factors that support long‑term engagement in advocacy work and learn practical strategies to strengthen resilience at both the individual and collective […]
Hosted by the Crime Victim Services Section of Attorney General Yost’s office: 2026 Two Days in May (TDIM) Conference on Victim Assistance This annual gathering brings together advocates and others from across disciplines to focus on best practices, explore trends, study developments and changes within the field, learn about legislative updates, and network. This year’s conference […]
This training addresses the challenges commonly faced by those working in the criminal justice field. The work can be deeply rewarding, but it can also leave lasting impressions from the tragedies we encounter. During this session, we will discuss vicarious trauma, secondary traumatic stress, and practical resilience tools. Attendees will learn how we absorb information […]
Hosted by the Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center: OCVJC offers free cross-disciplinary victims’ rights training via live interactive webinars. These trainings focus on new rights under House Bill 343 and Senate Bill 16, which became effective in 2023, as well as recent case law, and serve to provide the education and tools necessary to help […]
Technology is evolving at a rapid pace, and while it brings innovation and connection, it also creates new avenues for harm. Stalking and digital abuse increasingly exploit modern tools, leaving victims vulnerable in ways that are complex and difficult to address. This training will deepen attendees’ understanding of how technology intersects with victimization and how […]
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