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  • ODVN – Exploring Restorative Justice for Survivors of Sexual Harm, Intimate Partner Violence, and Domestic Violence

    Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: In this training, participants will learn the difference between the criminal legal system and restorative justice, reflect on their current understanding of restorative justice, and unpack the myths they hold about restorative justice. They will get a better understanding of why survivors of domestic violence might seek justice outside […]

  • Ohio Attorney General – Crime Victim Advocate Regional Training (Central)

    Hosted by The Ohio Attorney General’s Crime Victim Services Section: Crime Victim Services Regional Training – Central The Ohio Attorney General’s Crime Victim Services Section will host five FREE in-person, regional training sessions across the state this fall, bringing experts in to discuss Ohio’s Crime Victim Compensation Program, the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) Program, […]

  • ODVN – Domestic Violence Advocacy Fundamentals

    ODVN – Domestic Violence Advocacy Fundamentals

    Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: This virtual training series, designed for new advocates or seasoned staff, is comprised of three full days of live training and 10 hours of online pre-learning through ODVN’s eLearning Network. This updated DVAF training includes exciting new videos and participant engagement through scenarios, break-out sessions and panel discussion. The training is a pre-approved program through the Ohio Advocate Network (OAN) credentialing board […]

  • ODVN – Hope & Healing from Within: Reducing the Toll of Vicarious Trauma through Somatic Techniques

    Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Step away from your daily responsibilities in offices, courts, and shelters to spend a restorative day immersed in nature at Highbanks Metro Park. This year’s event is designed as a healing space to reconnect, reflect, and renew through laughter, movement, conversation, and hope. Together, we’ll explore the profound effects […]

  • ODVN – Legal Caucus Meeting: Understanding Stalking in a Digital World

    Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network Join ODVN for a virtual legal caucus training focused on the intersection of stalking and technology. This 101-level session is designed for newer advocates as well as those who want to learn more about how stalkers misuse digital tools to monitor, harass, and control survivors. This event will […]

  • Ohio Attorney General – Crime Victim Advocate Regional Training (Southwest)

    Hosted by The Ohio Attorney General’s Crime Victim Services Section: Crime Victim Services Regional Training – Southwest The Ohio Attorney General’s Crime Victim Services Section will host five FREE in-person, regional training sessions across the state this fall, bringing experts in to discuss Ohio’s Crime Victim Compensation Program, the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) Program, […]

  • Summit Co. Prosecutor’s Office – Responding to the Needs of Victims Conference

    Hosted by the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office: 10th Annual Responding to the Needs of Victims Conference Practical Guidance on Marsy’s Law, featuring Nationally Recognized Expert, Attorney Elizabeth Well, OCVJC The passage of Marsy’s Law and subsequent implementing legislation (House Bill 343) increased the number of crime victims who have constitutional rights in the justice system. […]

  • Ohio Attorney General – Crime Victim Advocate Regional Training (Northwest)

    Hosted by The Ohio Attorney General’s Crime Victim Services Section: Crime Victim Services Regional Training – Northwest The Ohio Attorney General’s Crime Victim Services Section will host five FREE in-person, regional training sessions across the state this fall, bringing experts in to discuss Ohio’s Crime Victim Compensation Program, the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) Program, […]

  • OVWA Webinar Wednesday: Effective Collaboration Between Community and System Based Advocacy

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    Join us for this panel discussion with criminal justice partners in Delaware County as they talk about how they come together as different systems to serve their community. We will hear an overview of how advocacy roles intersect among multiple agencies, how interagency conflict is managed, and will learn constructive strategies to maintain effective partnerships. […]

  • Special Training: Victim Rights and Best Practices for Homicide Co-Victims

    Featured Special Training: Victim Rights and Best Practices for Homicide Co-Victims

    For professionals working in the criminal justice system, understanding the rights and needs of co-victims of homicide can ensure adherence to the law and improve access to and participation in the legal system for loved ones of victims. We welcome professionals from across Ohio to learn from experts Elizabeth Well, Esq., Legal Director of the […]

  • OCVJC – Marsy’s Law Training

    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 […]

  • 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, so please reach out […]