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. […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network Many domestic violence survivors experience mental health impacts from their experiences, and advocates should be equipped with the tools and skills to respond effectively when mental health crises arise. In this training, participants will learn how to apply a trauma-informed approach to de-escalating mental health crises. This training […]
Have you ever wondered how advocates in the field may be asked to provide expert witness testimony? Are you wondering how much experience and education one might need to be successfully accepted as an expert witness for specific crimes such as domestic and sexual violence? Attendees will hear how expert witnesses may be used in […]
Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network Join ODVN for an engaging and practical training designed specifically for advocates working with families navigating both domestic violence and substance use. Led in a conversational, Q&A-style format, this session creates space for honest discussions about the complexities of supporting survivors and their children in communal shelter settings […]
Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network Empathy and active listening are essential trauma-informed approaches that develop through intentional skill-building. Similarly, co-regulation —the ability to support others in managing their emotions —is strengthened through ongoing learning and practice. Advocates who can recognize and manage their internal responses are better equipped to create emotionally safe spaces […]
Hosted by the 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 topics include: –Holistic Case Management: professional boundaries and ethics, service […]
Please join OVWA for an interactive discussion on ethics in the field of advocacy. This training is open to both members and non-members! This webinar will discuss the ethical standards for victim assistance professions as outlined in the National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP)® Code of Ethics and maintained by the NOVA Office for Advocacy Ethics. […]
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