Events

Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: This advocacy skills workshop highlights active listening. Active listening is a foundational skill in advocacy when working with survivors of domestic violence. It requires attention, empathy, and a nonjudgmental presence. Advocates must create a safe, supportive environment where survivors feel heard and validated. This involves not only listening to […]

Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Participants and presenters will explore the national affordable housing crisis and its specific impact on Ohio, highlighting how domestic violence programs can respond through survivor-centered housing strategies. This virtual training covers innovative approaches such as DV Housing First, rapid rehousing (RRH), flexible funding, direct cash assistance, affordable housing development, […]

Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: A national survey from the Bureau of Justice Statistics reports that nearly a quarter (24 percent) of domestic violence survivors are male (National Crime Victimization Survey, 2014). However, the image of a domestic violence survivor is typically that of a girl or woman. Stereotyped depictions and language about domestic violence […]

Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: One of the primary reasons that survivors of domestic violence stay with their abuser, or return after leaving, is the lack of financial resources to live independently. The core purpose of the child-support program, to ensure that families receive reliably consistent support, is ideally aligned to promote survivors’ ability […]

Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Proper documentation is essential when working with survivors of domestic violence. This one and one-half day training assists advocates by providing a greater understanding of using trauma-informed principles in documentation. You will learn where, why, and when to document and identify the risks of documenting too little or too […]