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SUMMARY:ODVN - Intersection of Child Support Services and Domestic Violence Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: \nOne 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 to safely leave violent relationships and establish safe\, independent living situations for themselves and their children. For those who work with survivors who have questions about child support\, this training provides an overview of Ohio’s child-support program\, including the role of county child-support agencies and the work being done at the state and local levels to make the program safer for survivors of domestic violence through the Safe Access for Victims’ Economic Security (SAVES) grant.   \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-intersection-of-child-support-services-and-domestic-violence-advocacy/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T170000
DTSTAMP:20250424T205638Z
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SUMMARY:OhioMHAS - NOVA Advanced 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. \nSix NOVA Advanced trainings are confirmed for the following dates and locations. A full Basic training series must be completed prior to any registration for Advanced Training. \n–8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. June 10th – 12th\, 2025\, Hamilton County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board in Cincinnati \n–8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. June 2025\, Ohio Department of Natural Resources in Columbus \n–8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. July 15th – 17th\, 2025\, Cleveland\, held in coordination with the ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County \n–8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. July 29th – July 31st\, 2025\, Athens\, held in coordination with the Athens-Hocking-Vinton ADAMHS Board \n–8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. August 12th – August 14th\, Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center in Archbold\, held in coordination with the Four County ADAMH Board \n–8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. August 26th – 28th\, 2025\, in Cleveland\, held in coordination with the ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County \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-advanced-training-4/
CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T120000
DTSTAMP:20250602T191912Z
CREATED:20250602T191912Z
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SUMMARY:ODVN - Confidentiality and Best Practices in Documenting Client Records
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: \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. \nThis is a 2-day training: Day 1 is 9 AM to 4 PM and Day 2 is 9 AM to 12 PM. Participants are required to attend both days in order to receive a certificate. \nRegistration ends August 7th.  \nCost: Free for ODVN Members; $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-3/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T163000
DTSTAMP:20241213T200921Z
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SUMMARY:OVWA Webinar Wednesday: How To Protect Older Adults from Elder Financial Exploitation
DESCRIPTION: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 in criminal cases; and gain a working knowledge of safety protocols to help older adults dealing with financial exploitation. \nPresenter(s): Teri Ruslander\, Elder Services Coordinator\, Grove City Division of Police \n  \n\nThis training is preapproved for CEUs from OAN\, NACP\, and the State of Ohio CSWMFT Board. If you need accommodations to attend this training\, please email us at info@ovwa.org at least one week before the webinar date.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ovwa-webinar-wednesday-how-to-protect-older-adults-from-elder-financial-exploitation/
CATEGORIES:OVWA Member Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T153000
DTSTAMP:20250424T202535Z
CREATED:20250424T202535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T202535Z
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SUMMARY:OCVJC - Marsy's Law Training
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center: \nOCVJC 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 protect victims’ rights at each stage of the criminal justice process and provide guidance on when to refer crime victims to Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center to request free legal assistance. \nThis training is offered by the Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center. Please contact OCVJC at training@ocvjc.org with any questions.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ocvjc-marsys-law-training-2/
CATEGORIES:OCVJC Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T150000
DTSTAMP:20250602T192400Z
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SUMMARY:ODVN - Youth Advocacy Caucus: Using Gardening\, Play\, Art\, Family Groups\, and other Healing Modalities
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: \nODVN 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 and theirs. \nHosted by Sonia Ferencik and joined by experts from KidsGardening.org\, this event will show you how to start garden-based healing spaces with trauma-informed guidance\, even with limited resources\, using container gardening\, sensory herbs\, and therapeutic nature activities. You’ll learn how to tap into funding opportunities\, spark donor interest\, and bring survivors\, your staff\, and community into the process. We’ll also dive into expressive activities like family groups like parachute play\, bubble fun\, breathwork\, and other creative ways advocates are supporting children\, teens\, and families in DV/SV programs. Whether you’re a seasoned youth advocate or just starting to plant the seeds of an idea\, this caucus will leave you inspired\, equipped\, and ready to grow something beautiful. \nFree. Registration ends August 14th.  \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-using-gardening-play-art-family-groups-and-other-healing-modalities/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T113000
DTSTAMP:20250602T192745Z
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SUMMARY:ODVN - Advocacy Skills Interactive Workshop: Understanding Trauma and Trauma Responses
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: \nThis foundational workshop equips domestic violence advocates with the knowledge and tools to recognize and respond to trauma in individuals who have experienced abuse. Advocates will gain an understanding of how trauma affects the brain\, body\, and nervous system and how these impacts influence a survivor’s behavior\, emotions\, and decision-making\, particularly in the context of ongoing abuse.  Additionally\, we will explore trauma responses such as avoidance\, hypervigilance\, and emotional numbing\, and learn how to respond with empathy and support. \nRegistration ends August 14th.  \nCost: Free with; $20 for non-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-advocacy-skills-interactive-workshop-understanding-trauma-and-trauma-responses/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T170000
DTSTAMP:20250424T205742Z
CREATED:20250424T205742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T205742Z
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SUMMARY:OhioMHAS - NOVA Advanced 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. \nSix NOVA Advanced trainings are confirmed for the following dates and locations. A full Basic training series must be completed prior to any registration for Advanced Training. \n–8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. June 10th – 12th\, 2025\, Hamilton County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board in Cincinnati \n–8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. June 2025\, Ohio Department of Natural Resources in Columbus \n–8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. July 15th – 17th\, 2025\, Cleveland\, held in coordination with the ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County \n–8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. July 29th – July 31st\, 2025\, Athens\, held in coordination with the Athens-Hocking-Vinton ADAMHS Board \n–8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. August 12th – August 14th\, Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center in Archbold\, held in coordination with the Four County ADAMH Board \n–8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. August 26th – 28th\, 2025\, in Cleveland\, held in coordination with the ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County \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-advanced-training-5/
CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T113000
DTSTAMP:20241213T200932Z
CREATED:20241213T200932Z
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SUMMARY:OVWA Webinar: Ohio Advocate Network (OAN) Overview & Update Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn the purpose and value of the OAN credential in this update webinar with OAN Review Committee Chair\, Teri LaJeunesse\, and OVWA Executive Director\, Elyse McConnell. We will learn about upcoming revisions to OAN policy\, registration requirements\, and application submission process\, as well as learn the importance of advocacy credentialing\, continuing education training\, and ethical standards of practice. \nPresenter(s): Teri LaJeunesse\, Victim/Witness Division Director\, Greene County Prosecutor’s Office; Elyse McConnell\, Executive Director\, Ohio Victim Witness Association \nOpen to OVWA Members AND Non-Members! \n  \n \nThis training is preapproved for CEUs from OAN\, NACP\, and the State of Ohio CSWMFT Board. If you need accommodations to attend this training\, please email us at info@ovwa.org at least one week before the webinar date.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ovwa-webinar-ohio-advocate-network-oan-overview-update-workshop/
CATEGORIES:OVWA Public Events,Statewide Training Events
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