Men are often viewed as perpetrators of crime. When they are a victim, they are often subject to harmful stereotypes. Learn what you need to know about working with male survivors in this eye-opening training. Understand how the layers of trauma and bias for specific types of crime are stigmatized for men/boys and common misunderstandings. […]
Hosted by Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services: OhioMHAS, in collaboration with the National Organization for Victim Advocacy (NOVA) is planning a series of regional NOVA Crisis Response Team Trainings for 2025. These free trainings, funded through SAMHSA’s Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Grant will take place between February and August 2025, in several […]
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 […]
Open to OVWA Members AND Non-Members! Take a deep dive into best practices for supporting LGBTQIA+ populations in this illuminating training. This training will begin with an overview of contextual factors including population identification and current legislation. Attendees will gain an understanding of common issues faced by LGBTQIA+ youth including minority stress, bullying, school difficulties, […]
Hosted by the National Organization for Victim Advocacy (NOVA): NOVA’s 51st Annual Training Event – Why We Advocate: Celebrating Community! NOVA’s 51st Annual Training Event is going VIRTUAL! There will be NO in-person event. This national conference provides the victim assistance community of advocates, crisis responders, and other allied professionals with an opportunity to connect […]
Hosted by Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services: OhioMHAS, in collaboration with the National Organization for Victim Advocacy (NOVA) is planning a series of regional NOVA Crisis Response Team Trainings for 2025. These free trainings, funded through SAMHSA’s Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Grant will take place between February and August 2025, in several […]
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 Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services: OhioMHAS, in collaboration with the National Organization for Victim Advocacy (NOVA) is planning a series of regional NOVA Crisis Response Team Trainings for 2025. These free trainings, funded through SAMHSA’s Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Grant will take place between February and August 2025, in several […]
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 […]
Do you know how to best support an older adult experiencing financial exploitation? Join us to learn the essentials with retired detective Teri Ruslander, Elder Services Coordinator for the Grove City Police Department. Understand the various types of elder financial exploitation, scams, and crimes; gain the tools needed as an advocate to help with investigations […]
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 […]
Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: ODVN invites you to get your hands dirty (in the best way) as we explore how gardening, play, art, and creativity can help kids and families heal, connect, and thrive. Whether you’re planting herbs in a windowsill or dreaming up a full-blown garden space, there’s room for growth, yours […]
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