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SUMMARY:OhioMHAS - NOVA Basic Training
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services: \nOhioMHAS\, 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 counties around the state. Trainings are geared toward mental health professionals\, victim advocates\, law enforcement personnel\, and others who confront human crisis in their work. Instructors explain the impact of trauma on individuals and groups\, explore crisis intervention theory\, and prepare participants to offer trauma-informed advocacy to individuals impacted by disaster. \nNOVA Basic Trainings: \n–8:00 a.m. 0 5:00 p.m. April 29th – May 1st\, 2025\, at the Seneca County EMS conference room in Tiffin\, Ohio. Training held in coordination with the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Seneca\, Ottawa\, Sandusky\, and Wyandot Counties. \nTo learn more and for a link to register\, visit: https://mha.ohio.gov/get-help/treatment-services/nova-training-schedule-2025 \n 
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ohiomhas-nova-basic-training-2/
CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T090000
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SUMMARY:ODVN - Confidentiality and Best Practices in Documenting Client Records
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: \nConfidentiality and Best Practices in Documenting Client Records \nProper 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 much and the risks unique to custody cases. You will learn about best practices for informed releases of information and confidentiality provisions in VOCA\, VAWA\, and FVPSA. Other topics include managing external requests and protecting documentation when responding to subpoenas and file requests. Join ODVN trainers for this informative and engaging training featuring break-out sessions and role-plays. \nPlease note that this is a two-day training\, with Day 1 from 9 AM to 4 PM and Day 2 from 9 AM to 12 PM. Participants are required to attend both days of training to receive a certificate. \n Registration ends on May 8th.  \nCost: Free for ODVN Members (ODVN Member Program or Individual/Organizational Membership); $75 for Non-ODVN Members. \nThis training is offered by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network. Please contact ODVN at training@odvn.org with any questions.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/odvn-confidentiality-and-best-practices-in-documenting-client-records-2/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T150000
DTSTAMP:20250424T201340Z
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SUMMARY:OAESV - Ready Set Go! Foundations for Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence: \nReady Set Go! will introduce new prevention professionals to violence prevention foundations and best practices. While focused on introductory information\, this training is beneficial for all anti-sexual violence professionals to build skills and refresh knowledge about primary prevention and its integral role in ending sexual violence. The day will include time to network and practice skill-building and is open to OAESV members and non-members. This will be held in person! \nThe last day to register is April 29\, 2025. This event has reached its maximum number of participants\, but registering at this time will add you to a waiting list. \nVisit the OAESV website for more information.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/oaesv-ready-set-go-foundations-for-prevention-3/
CATEGORIES:OAESV Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T130000
DTSTAMP:20250424T204809Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T204809Z
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SUMMARY:OhioMHAS - NOVA Virtual Basic Refresher Training
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services: \nOhioMHAS\, 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 counties around the state. Trainings are geared toward mental health professionals\, victim advocates\, law enforcement personnel\, and others who confront human crisis in their work. Instructors explain the impact of trauma on individuals and groups\, explore crisis intervention theory\, and prepare participants to offer trauma-informed advocacy to individuals impacted by disaster. \nAttendees for the virtual Basic Refresher training must have completed the in-person Basic Training prior to registering for this event. \nTo learn more and for a link to register\, visit: https://mha.ohio.gov/get-help/treatment-services/nova-training-schedule-2025
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ohiomhas-nova-virtual-basic-refresher-training/
CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T235959
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SUMMARY:Ohio Attorney General - Two Days in May
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Crime Victim Services Section of Attorney General Yost’s office: \n2025 Two Days in May (TDIM) Conference on Victim Assistance \nThis annual gathering brings together advocates and others from across disciplines to focus on best practices\, explore trends\, study developments and changes within the field\, learn about legislative updates\, and network. This year’s conference takes place once again at the Hilton Columbus Downtown\, 402 N. High St. \nThe Crime Victim Services Section of Attorney General Dave Yost’s office\, conference partners\, and workshop presenters from across disciplines will offer an array of professional-development opportunities for victim advocates\, social workers\, health-care professionals\, and others who serve their communities and/or the criminal-justice system. \nThe conference includes: \n–An opening session on Monday featuring remarks from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost\, followed by a keynote presentation from Teresa Stafford-Wright\, CEO of the Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center in northeastern Ohio\, who shares an inspiring personal story of healing and moving on to do good for others. \n–A Tuesday keynote session in which elected officials and a therapist from Gallia County dissect an unspeakable case of child abuse\, explaining how – in resource- and cash-strapped Appalachia Ohio – perseverance and collaboration yielded justice for those who sought it. \n–Selections from 35 workshops with a wide range of themes\, including how to help survivors tell their stories\, how to navigate ambiguity and doubt in child sex-abuse cases\, how child-support cases and domestic violence intersect\, and how advocates can care for themselves while caring for others. \n–A continental breakfast on Monday\, a catered awards luncheon on Tuesday\, drop-in sessions both days with AGO staff from the VOCA/SVAA Grants Unit and the Ohio Crime Victims’ Compensation Program; access to information from vendors and nonprofit organizations\, and more. \nRegistration\, available online only\, is $125 per person. The deadline to register is May 2\, or when capacity is reached. For questions\, please contact Holly Zachariah Andrews\, deputy director of outreach and support\, Crime Victim Services Section. \nThis event is presented by the Crime Victim Services Section of Attorney General Yost’s office.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ohio-attorney-general-two-days-in-may-2/
CATEGORIES:Statewide Event,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T130000
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SUMMARY:ODVN - Youth Advocacy Caucus: Navigating Mandated Visitations with Youth Survivors
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: \nYouth Advocacy Caucus: Navigating Mandated Visitations with Youth Survivors \nWhen a Survivor as a parent leaves a violent relationship\, the family often must navigate visitation with the abusive parent\, all while dealing with ongoing safety concerns. The emotional and physical toll on both parents and their children\, as they struggle to balance safety and normalcy\, is significant. This caucus aims to raise awareness among advocates about the emotional strain children and teens experience during visitation so they can better support families in these situations. \nThe spring Youth Advocacy Caucus will focus on the challenges surrounding post-separation violence\, trauma reactions\, and youth visitation\, exploring the complexities that impact both children\, teens\, and their (survivor) parents. Join a panel of experts as they share insights and strategies for supporting parents and young people through these difficult and complex experiences that too often bring unfamiliar risks\, stress\, and uncertainty. \nRegistration ends May 16th. \nThis training is offered by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network. Please contact ODVN at training@odvn.org with any questions.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/odvn-youth-advocacy-caucus-navigating-mandated-visitations-with-youth-survivors/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T153000
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SUMMARY:ODVN - Reproductive Health & Supporting Safety for Pregnant Survivors
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: \nJoin ODVN and the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence for this important training session\, free and open to anyone! Under the large spectrum of power and control behaviors that are discussed within the anti-violence field\, reproductive coercion isn’t discussed as frequently. Some of that may be due to our own experience or values with comprehensive sexuality education. In this training\, we will discuss some of the key components around healthy sexuality education\, discuss the various tactics people use to control their partner’s sexual health and autonomy\, and outline ways that staff can effectively screen and respond to signs of reproductive coercion or support survivors who are pregnant. \nRegistration ends May 22nd.  \nThis training is offered by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network. Please contact ODVN at training@odvn.org with any questions.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/odvn-reproductive-health-supporting-safety-for-pregnant-survivors/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events,Statewide Training Events
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