Join us for an in-depth look at the murders of Jenea Harvison and Donnell McDonald from the lived experience of their mother, Crystal Turner, and the criminal justice professionals who supported her throughout the court case: Jane McKenzie, Director (Retired), Victim Witness Unit of the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office; Sgt. Terry McConnell, Columbus Police Department; […]
Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Promoting Best-Practices for Program Intake and Exit Protocols In partnership with the Alliance of Tribal Coalitions to End Violence (ATCEV), ODVN is hosting this virtual training on best practices for intake and exit protocols in domestic violence programs. Participants will learn about the foundations of voluntary services, a requirement […]
Hosted by Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center: Crime Victims’ Rights in Ohio Post House Bill 343 (1.5 hr. training) Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center offers monthly free cross-disciplinary victims’ rights training throughout Ohio and via live interactive webinars. These trainings focus on new rights under House Bill 343 and Senate Bill 16, which became effective […]
Hosted by Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (OhioMHAS): Introductory-level NOVA Crisis Response Team Trainings OhioMHAS is offering regional, introductory-level NOVA Crisis Response Team Trainings. These FREE, 3-day trainings take place May-October in each of Ohio’s six regional psychiatric hospital catchment areas (see map). These hands-on, practical trainings, designed by the National Organization […]
Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Housing Advocacy with Domestic Violence Survivors Domestic violence survivors can face significant challenges in securing stable, independent housing, and this challenge is made significantly harder by the current lack of affordable housing available. Advocates hold an important role in driving change, not just on an individual level, but […]
Hosted by Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (OhioMHAS): Introductory-level NOVA Crisis Response Team Trainings OhioMHAS is offering regional, introductory-level NOVA Crisis Response Team Trainings. These FREE, 3-day trainings take place May-October in each of Ohio’s six regional psychiatric hospital catchment areas (see map). These hands-on, practical trainings, designed by the National Organization […]
Hosted by the National Organization for Victim Advocacy (NOVA): 50 & Forward: Advancing Our Advocacy! – NOVA’s 50th Annual Training Event This national conference provides the victim assistance community of advocates, crisis responders, and other allied professionals with an opportunity to connect and gain best emerging practices for serving survivors of crime. Offered both in-person […]
Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Tuesdays@2: Important Policy Updates for Domestic Violence Programs Join ODVN’s Policy Director Maria York, MPA as she explains the latest state and federal issues affecting domestic violence programs across Ohio. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the state bills HB 187, S.B. 100, and H.B. 111, alongside federal […]
Hosted by the Human Trafficking Initiative team in Ohio Attorney General Yost’s office: 2024 Human Trafficking Summit This year, the daylong summit will focus on the vital role that a continuum of care – an integrated system of services and resources – plays in helping survivors achieve long-term healing on the “highway to hope.” How […]
Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Confidentiality and Best Practices in Documenting Client Records 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. Attendees will learn where, why, and when to document and identify the risks […]
Hosted by Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center: Crime Victims’ Rights in Ohio Post House Bill 343 (4 hr. training) Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center offers monthly free cross-disciplinary victims’ rights training throughout Ohio and via live interactive webinars. These trainings focus on new rights under House Bill 343 and Senate Bill 16, which became effective […]
Join us for the OVWA Quarterly Membership Meeting! All members are invited and encouraged to attend. We hope to connect with advocates and advocacy programs throughout the state as well as tell our members what OVWA has been working on in 2024. We would love to highlight the work you are doing in your program, […]
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