BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ohio Victim Witness Association - ECPv6.18.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ohio Victim Witness Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ovwa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ohio Victim Witness Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T130000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163415Z CREATED:20230920T170921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163415Z UID:10000505-1675774800-1675774800@ovwa.org SUMMARY:ODVN - Supervision Essentials in Domestic Violence Programs DESCRIPTION:Domestic violence program directors are invited to attend a two-part training on enhancing their skills as a supervisor In this training for directors a panel of experienced program leaders will share supervision strategies covering incentives handling difficult conversations supervision meetings evaluation and progressive discipline Directors will also be provided with templates for supervision meetings evaluations and disciplinary actions Ideas will be shared on providing staff incentives with tight budgets and be provided with low-cost ideas to boost staff morale and increase staff engagement and staff care This training is part of ODVN’s Director’s Academy and is only open to those in director positions at domestic violence member programs \nODVN Trainers Shelley Marsh Deputy Director; Alicia Williamson MSW LSW Director of Training and Program Services \nCEUs To receive 55 CEUs or a certificate of attendance you will need to attend both days and to complete evalution forms for each day If you are a licensed counselor or social worker in Ohio please provide your complete license number at the time of registration Evaluations and Certificate Request forms must be completed within 24 hours after the training to receive CEU’s \nDeadline to Register Friday February 3 2023 \nAmerican Sign Language interpreters will be provided\nNote This training is hosted by ODVN If you have any questions please contact ODVN directly URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-80__trashed/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T080000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163417Z CREATED:20230920T170841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163417Z UID:10000506-1675843200-1675843200@ovwa.org SUMMARY:AAC - ADEPT Interviewing Tools & Techniques for the Disability Community DESCRIPTION:This AACs’ ADEPT series two-day training for law enforcement covers tips and techniques for interviewing members of the disability community with “disability” defined broadly as it is under the ADA This includes interviewing older adults people who do not traditionally communicate through speech people with mental health disabilities people with intellectual and developmental disabilities etc \nParticipants will gain an understanding of how language and perspective impact interactions with the disability community learn about accessibility and accommodations and discuss specific interactions and case examples They will also practice interview skills learn about resources that are available to law enforcement and first responders and participate in a question-and-answer session to allow for group discussion and learning \nPre-Requisites\nThis training is for mid-level through seasoned law enforcement professionals who conduct interviews Participants MUST have taken the AACs’ Accessibility and Accommodation Training for Law Enforcement before taking this course \nMaximum Number of Attendees 40 \nCost for this training is $550 per person billed via PayPal after the participant’s application is approved To bring this training to your group contact us at training@adultadvocacycentersorg \nThese trainings are held online from 9 am to 5 pm each day \nRegistration\nCourse dates are listed below To bring this training to your group contact us at training@adultadvocacycentersorg \nDisclaimer\nThe AACs reserves the right to reject any applicant who does not align with our programmatic goals \nDates\nWednesday December 14 – Thursday December 15\nWednesday February 8 – Thursday February 9 2023\nWednesday April 5 – Thursday April 6 2023\nThursday July 6 – Friday July 7 2023\nMonday September 11 – Tuesday September 12 2023 URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-79__trashed/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T100000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163418Z CREATED:20230920T170840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163418Z UID:10000507-1675850400-1675850400@ovwa.org SUMMARY:OVWA Webinar Wednesday - Gratitude and Reframing our Work in Advocacy DESCRIPTION:NOTE TIME CHANGE!!Please join OVWA and Stefanie Day EdD PCC-S OVWA Board Past President for Gratitude and Reframing our Work in Advocacy Taking care of ourselves as advocates can be the last thing we spend time on but in fact is the most important action we can take With an emphasis on self-care in the past several years what are we missing? In our day-to-day crisis-driven roles it is easy to overlook the gifts we are given throughout our days reminders of our successes and meaningful roles as advocates This training will look at the ways in which we can reframe our understanding of advocacy and intentionally begin to recognize and receive gratitude from others incorporating this into our work and strengthening our resilience This webinar is pre-approved for 15 CEU’s from the State of Ohio CSWMFTB and OVWA training programs are pre-approved through both the Ohio Advocate Network and the National Advocate Credentialing Program If you require accommodations please email us at info@ovwa.org no later than one week prior to the webinar URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-78__trashed/ CATEGORIES:OVWA Member Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T130000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163420Z CREATED:20230920T170839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163420Z UID:10000508-1676466000-1676466000@ovwa.org SUMMARY:ODVN - Youth Advocacy Caucus: Anti-Human Trafficking Teen Victims DESCRIPTION:This caucus focuses on understanding the risk factors for youth trafficking Factors such as youth maltreatment not having a safe home experiencing family conflict or identifying as LGBTQIA+ affect youth and teens who may experience exploitation In addition you will learn about a variety of techniques employed by traffickers to lure youth\nJoin Rebekkah O’Bryan from the Ohio Department of Public Safety Office of Criminal Justice Services as she provides an interactive simulation where you will navigate various scenarios as a youth facing commercial sexual exploitation This activity helps participants gain a thorough understanding of human trafficking and the ways it presents itself in our communities You will learn many of the nuanced factors that render youth victims vulnerable to exploitation \nPresenter Rebekkah O’Bryan LSW Anti-Trafficking Grant Coordinator Ohio Department of Public Safety Office of Criminal Justice Services \nDeadline to Register Tuesday February 14 2023 \nAmerican Sign Language interpreters will be available \nNote This training is hosted by ODVN If you have any questions please contact ODVN directly URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-77__trashed/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T080000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163430Z CREATED:20230920T170839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163430Z UID:10000509-1676534400-1676534400@ovwa.org SUMMARY:AAC - ADEPT Investigating Allegations of Abuse and Neglect Committed Against Older Adults DESCRIPTION:Elder abuse is a widespread problem that deprives older adults of their health safety and security At least 10% of older adults will experience some form of elder abuse in a given year These rates are even higher in facility settings and since the pandemic abuse rates have increased\nTo address this important matter the Adult Advocacy Centers (AACs) created a two-day training to teach the skills needed to investigate allegations of abuse and neglect committed against older adults This comprehensive training is for professionals working in the field In addition to discussing the intersection of aging and disabilities curriculum topic areas covered during this training include: \nGathering and examining source documentation\nDocumenting victim and witness statements\nCreating a chronology\nConducting an on-site investigation in community and facility settings\nSearching records and databases\nCorroborating evidence\nReporting and obstacles to reporting\nInformation provided during this training is built upon through sample case examples individual practice large group discussion question and answer sessions and trainer feedback \nMaximum Number of Attendees 25 \nPre-Requisites\nParticipants must be professionals who investigate abuse and neglect against older adults \nCost for this training is $350 per person billed via PayPal after the participant’s application is approved \nThese trainings are held online from 9 am to 5 pm each day \nDisclaimer\nThe AACs reserves the right to reject any applicant who does not align with our programmatic goals \nDates\nMonday November 28 – Tuesday November 29\nThursday February 16 – Friday February 17 2023\nWednesday May 24 – Thursday May 25 2023\nThursday July 20 – Friday July 21 2023\nWednesday October 11 – Thursday October 12 2023 URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-76__trashed/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T083000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163431Z CREATED:20230920T170838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163431Z UID:10000510-1676536200-1676536200@ovwa.org SUMMARY:OCVJC - Ohio Marsy's Law Victims' Rights Training DESCRIPTION:Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center is pleased to offer this in depth victims’ rights training for Ohio This training will cover victims’ rights in every stage of the criminal justice process including the hospital investigation prosecution and post-conviction This training will focus on the new rights for victims created by the Marsy’s Law constitutional amendment in 2018 as well as any case law or implementing legislation related to Marsy’s Law In addition this training will cover basic need-to-know information for victims about other legal topics such as Title IX protection orders and immigration This training is approved by the Ohio Supreme Court for 25 Professional Conduct CLE hours and 1 general CLE hour This training is also approved by the Ohio Counselor Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Boad for 375 hours of CEUs/CPEs\nThis event will be held virtually on the platform Zoom The link to attend this event will be sent through Eventbrite to those who have registered \nNote This training is hosted by OCVJC If you have any questions please contact OCVJC directly URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-75__trashed/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T090000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163433Z CREATED:20230920T170837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163433Z UID:10000511-1676538000-1676538000@ovwa.org SUMMARY:ODVN - Advocacy Skills Interactive Workshop: Supporting Youth and Parent Survivors During Distress DESCRIPTION:Join the February workshop about supporting youth and adult survivors during times of distress Enhance your skill set as you engage in scenarios exploring how to provide ‘safety’ to parents and youth experiencing trauma reactions or stress responses Go beyond observing their upset to feeling more confident in your responses and intervention strategies Highlights include trauma-informed approaches do’s and don’ts providing emotional and physical safety and exploring your bias and expectations in your service\nNoteworthy Please join with the expectation of participating and talking with one another risking thoughts trying ideas during role-play and scenarios and breaking into small group work over Zoom If you participate and wish to receive CEU’s you will need to demonstrate your participation with cameras on engage in conversation and actively participate in small group work \nCost Free for ODVN Members (ODVN Member Program or Individual/Organizational Membership); $25 for Non-ODVN Members ***Note If paying by check please include the name of the training on the memo line \nCEUs To obtain 2 CEUs you are required to attend the entire training fully participate with camera on during Zoom call and complete an evaluation form Evaluations and Certificate Request forms must be completed within 24 hours after the training to receive CEUs \nDeadline to Register Wednesday February 15 2023 \nAmerican Sign Language interpreters will be available \nNote This training is hosted by ODVN If you have any questions please contact ODVN directly URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-74__trashed/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T090000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163434Z CREATED:20230920T170836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163434Z UID:10000512-1677142800-1677142800@ovwa.org SUMMARY:ODVN - Uncomfortable Conversations: Holding Space for Discussions of Racism DESCRIPTION:Join ODVN during Black History Month as we discuss creating intentional space for necessary conversations about racism White supremacy is an oppressive tool deeply rooted in our societal systems including our policies communities and even our own organizations It is well beyond time that we address the everyday ways that racism pervades the experiences of Black Indigenous People of Color who are survivors and learn the skills to have necessary conversations to confront oppressive policies language and actions\nEsteemed experts and panelists in this training will lay the groundwork for starting and holding conversations about racism within our professional spaces Participants will learn best-practices to use their positions of privilege and power to challenge both systemic and internalized racism and move through the discomfort that may arise Instead of being paralyzed you will become empowered to create change \nCost Free for ODVN Members (ODVN Member Program or Individual/Organizational Membership); $25 for Non-ODVN Members ***Note If paying by check please include the name of the training on the memo line \nCEUs To obtain 25 CEUs you are required to attend the entire training and complete the evaluation and Certificate Request form within 24 hours of the training When you register please include your complete license number if you are a licensed counselor or social worker in Ohio \nDeadline to Register Monday February 20 2023 \nAmerican Sign Language interpreters will be available \nNote This training is hosted by ODVN If you have any questions please contact ODVN directly URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-73__trashed/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T130000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163436Z CREATED:20230920T170836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163436Z UID:10000513-1677157200-1677157200@ovwa.org SUMMARY:ODVN - Youth Advocacy Caucus: Anti-Human Trafficking Teen Victims DESCRIPTION:This caucus focuses on understanding the risk factors for youth trafficking Factors such as youth maltreatment not having a safe home experiencing family conflict identifying as LGBTIA+ affect youth and teens who may experience exploitation In addition you will learn about various techniques employed by traffickers to lure youth\nAmerican Sign Language Interpreters will be available \nNote This training is hosted by ODVN If you have any questions please contact ODVN directly URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-72__trashed/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T090000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163445Z CREATED:20230920T170835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163445Z UID:10000514-1677574800-1677574800@ovwa.org SUMMARY:ODVN - Practical Applications of Trauma-Informed Best Practices DESCRIPTION:Spend a morning exploring ODVN’s Trauma-Informed Approaches Promising Practices and Protocols for Ohio’s Domestic Violence Programs Understanding the 16 approaches will help you to develop a strong foundation in your advocacy skill set Many programs in Ohio and other states and countries have utilized the 16 trauma-informed approaches as core training resources to enhance advocates’ understanding of survivor-defined advocacy\nReal-time discussion and breakout groups will weave trauma knowledge and responses to survivors with trauma-informed care best practices during hotline calls intakes support groups exit interviews safety planning and supporting parents \nCost Free for ODVN Members (ODVN Member Program or Individual/Organizational Membership); $25 for Non-ODVN Members ***Note If paying by check please include the name of the training on the memo line \nCEUs To obtain 25 CEUs you are required to attend the entire training and complete the evaluation When you go to register please include your complete license number if you are a licensed counselor or social worker in Ohio Evaluations and Certificate Request forms must be completed within 24 hours after the training to receive CEU’s \nDeadline to Register Friday February 24 2023 \nAmerican Sign Language interpreters will be available \nNote This training is hosted by ODVN If you have any questions please contact ODVN directly URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-71__trashed/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR