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SUMMARY:ODVN - Domestic Violence Advocacy Fundamentals (DVAF) for Seasoned Advocates
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: \nExperienced and seasoned advocates are invited to join ODVN for a unique training opportunity to advance your advocacy skills. This training is designed specifically for advocates with at least three years of experience in the domestic violence field\, or 1 year of experience and full completion of the Domestic Violence Advocacy Fundamentals training series. In this training\, advocates will deepen their skills to support survivors through complex situations and systemic barriers. Advocates who attend this training will learn foundational principles for applying an anti-oppressive lens to services\, tools for assessing fidelity to the Trauma-Informed Care model\, strategies for safety planning with complex and high lethality cases\, and steps to take your advocacy to the community and policy levels. Advocates will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning and collaboration with their peers to build upon their knowledge and skills. \nTraining will be hosted in person at ODVN’s office.  \nRegistration ends August 22nd or when capacity is met. \nCost: Free with membership; $50 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-domestic-violence-advocacy-fundamentals-dvaf-for-seasoned-advocates/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T120000
DTSTAMP:20250821T184554Z
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SUMMARY:Ohio Attorney General - Crime Victim Advocate Regional Training (Northeast)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by The Ohio Attorney General’s Crime Victim Services Section: \n\nCrime Victim Services Regional Training – Northeast\nThe Ohio Attorney General’s Crime Victim Services Section will host five FREE in-person\, regional training sessions across the state this fall\, bringing experts in to discuss Ohio’s Crime Victim Compensation Program\, the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) Program\, the state’s Sexual Assault Kit Tracking System\, and the work of the Elder Justice Unit. \nEach training is scheduled from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Pre-registration is required as seating is limited. \n\n–NE Region: Sep. 9\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm in Richfield\n–SE Region: Sep. 17\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm in Athens\n–Central Region: Sep. 23\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm in Columbus\n–SW Region: Oct. 2\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm in Centerville\n–NW Region: Oct. 7\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm in Bowling Green\n\nThese trainings are presented by the Ohio Attorney General’s Crime Victim Services Section. For questions\, please contact Holly Zachariah Andrews at Holly.ZachariahAndrews@OhioAGO.gov\, or the section’s main phone number\, 614-466-5610.\n 
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ohio-attorney-general-crime-victim-advocate-regional-training/
CATEGORIES:Statewide Event,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T160000
DTSTAMP:20250602T193859Z
CREATED:20250602T193859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T193859Z
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SUMMARY:ODVN - Domestic Violence Advocacy Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: \nThis virtual training series\, designed for new advocates or seasoned staff\, is comprised of three full days of live training and 10 hours of online pre-learning through ODVN’s eLearning Network. This updated DVAF training includes exciting new videos and participant engagement through scenarios\, break-out sessions and panel discussion. \nThe training is a pre-approved program through the Ohio Advocate Network (OAN) credentialing board and meets the training requirements for the Registered Advocate (RA) credential. The topics include: \n–Holistic Case Management: professional boundaries and ethics\, service excellence\, meaningful access\, and accommodations \n–Victimization Process: life generated and batterer generated risks\, perpetrator accountability\, rules of a batterer\, impact of a batterer on children and teens\, and supporting parents as survivors \n–Survivor-Defined Advocacy: principles of trauma-informed care\, impact of trauma in the brain and body\, active listening\, empathy\, and vicarious trauma \n–Safety Planning: court safety\, safety and visitation\, considerations for survivors from underserved communities (LGBTQIA+\, BIPOC\, older adults\, etc.)\, danger and lethality assessments\, technology and safety \n–Legal Advocacy: legal remedies for survivors\, legal resources\, risks and benefits of protection orders\, Ohio’s Crime Victim Compensation program \n–Cultural Responsiveness: implicit bias\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, impacts of systemic oppression and barriers for underserved communities\, accessibility for survivors with disabilities \nCost: Free for ODVN Members (ODVN Member Program or Individual/Organizational Membership); $150 for Non-ODVN Members. \nDeadline to register: September 3\, 2025 \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-domestic-violence-advocacy-fundamentals-8/2025-09-09/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T163000
DTSTAMP:20250902T202048Z
CREATED:20241217T140800Z
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SUMMARY:OVWA Webinar Wednesday: OVWA Homicide Project
DESCRIPTION:The webinar on OVWA’s homicide co-victim project will be rescheduled for a later date. Updates will be announced when available. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ovwa-webinar-wednesday-ovwa-homicide-project/
CATEGORIES:OVWA Member Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T160000
DTSTAMP:20250602T193859Z
CREATED:20250602T193859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T193859Z
UID:10000844-1758013200-1758038400@ovwa.org
SUMMARY:ODVN - Domestic Violence Advocacy Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: \nThis virtual training series\, designed for new advocates or seasoned staff\, is comprised of three full days of live training and 10 hours of online pre-learning through ODVN’s eLearning Network. This updated DVAF training includes exciting new videos and participant engagement through scenarios\, break-out sessions and panel discussion. \nThe training is a pre-approved program through the Ohio Advocate Network (OAN) credentialing board and meets the training requirements for the Registered Advocate (RA) credential. The topics include: \n–Holistic Case Management: professional boundaries and ethics\, service excellence\, meaningful access\, and accommodations \n–Victimization Process: life generated and batterer generated risks\, perpetrator accountability\, rules of a batterer\, impact of a batterer on children and teens\, and supporting parents as survivors \n–Survivor-Defined Advocacy: principles of trauma-informed care\, impact of trauma in the brain and body\, active listening\, empathy\, and vicarious trauma \n–Safety Planning: court safety\, safety and visitation\, considerations for survivors from underserved communities (LGBTQIA+\, BIPOC\, older adults\, etc.)\, danger and lethality assessments\, technology and safety \n–Legal Advocacy: legal remedies for survivors\, legal resources\, risks and benefits of protection orders\, Ohio’s Crime Victim Compensation program \n–Cultural Responsiveness: implicit bias\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, impacts of systemic oppression and barriers for underserved communities\, accessibility for survivors with disabilities \nCost: Free for ODVN Members (ODVN Member Program or Individual/Organizational Membership); $150 for Non-ODVN Members. \nDeadline to register: September 3\, 2025 \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-domestic-violence-advocacy-fundamentals-8/2025-09-16/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T120000
DTSTAMP:20250821T184615Z
CREATED:20250821T183904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T184615Z
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SUMMARY:Ohio Attorney General - Crime Victim Advocate Regional Training (Southeast)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by The Ohio Attorney General’s Crime Victim Services Section: \n\nCrime Victim Services Regional Training – Southeast\nThe Ohio Attorney General’s Crime Victim Services Section will host five FREE in-person\, regional training sessions across the state this fall\, bringing experts in to discuss Ohio’s Crime Victim Compensation Program\, the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) Program\, the state’s Sexual Assault Kit Tracking System\, and the work of the Elder Justice Unit. \nEach training is scheduled from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Pre-registration is required as seating is limited. \n\n–NE Region: Sep. 9\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm in Richfield\n–SE Region: Sep. 17\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm in Athens\n–Central Region: Sep. 23\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm in Columbus\n–SW Region: Oct. 2\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm in Centerville\n–NW Region: Oct. 7\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm in Bowling Green\n\nThese trainings are presented by the Ohio Attorney General’s Crime Victim Services Section. For questions\, please contact Holly Zachariah Andrews at Holly.ZachariahAndrews@OhioAGO.gov\, or the section’s main phone number\, 614-466-5610.\n 
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ohio-attorney-general-crime-victim-advocate-regional-training-2/
CATEGORIES:Statewide Event,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T163000
DTSTAMP:20250602T194344Z
CREATED:20250602T194344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T194344Z
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SUMMARY:ODVN - Exploring Restorative Justice for Survivors of Sexual Harm\, Intimate Partner Violence\, and Domestic Violence
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: \nIn this training\, participants will learn the difference between the criminal legal system and restorative justice\, reflect on their current understanding of restorative justice\, and unpack the myths they hold about restorative justice. They will get a better understanding of why survivors of domestic violence might seek justice outside the criminal legal system\, hear a survivor’s experience with restorative justice\, and will co-imagine possibilities for incorporating restorative justice values in their existing work. \nThis training will center audience participation and discussion\, so come prepared to engage with your cameras on and mics unmuted. \nCost: Free for ODVN members; $50 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-exploring-restorative-justice-for-survivors-of-sexual-harm-intimate-partner-violence-and-domestic-violence/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T120000
DTSTAMP:20250821T184631Z
CREATED:20250821T184032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T184631Z
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SUMMARY:Ohio Attorney General - Crime Victim Advocate Regional Training (Central)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by The Ohio Attorney General’s Crime Victim Services Section: \n\nCrime Victim Services Regional Training – Central\nThe Ohio Attorney General’s Crime Victim Services Section will host five FREE in-person\, regional training sessions across the state this fall\, bringing experts in to discuss Ohio’s Crime Victim Compensation Program\, the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) Program\, the state’s Sexual Assault Kit Tracking System\, and the work of the Elder Justice Unit. \nEach training is scheduled from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Pre-registration is required as seating is limited. \n\n–NE Region: Sep. 9\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm in Richfield\n–SE Region: Sep. 17\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm in Athens\n–Central Region: Sep. 23\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm in Columbus\n–SW Region: Oct. 2\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm in Centerville\n–NW Region: Oct. 7\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm in Bowling Green\n\nThese trainings are presented by the Ohio Attorney General’s Crime Victim Services Section. For questions\, please contact Holly Zachariah Andrews at Holly.ZachariahAndrews@OhioAGO.gov\, or the section’s main phone number\, 614-466-5610.\n 
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ohio-attorney-general-crime-victim-advocate-regional-training-3/
CATEGORIES:Statewide Event,Statewide Training Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T160000
DTSTAMP:20250602T193859Z
CREATED:20250602T193859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T193859Z
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SUMMARY:ODVN - Domestic Violence Advocacy Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: \nThis virtual training series\, designed for new advocates or seasoned staff\, is comprised of three full days of live training and 10 hours of online pre-learning through ODVN’s eLearning Network. This updated DVAF training includes exciting new videos and participant engagement through scenarios\, break-out sessions and panel discussion. \nThe training is a pre-approved program through the Ohio Advocate Network (OAN) credentialing board and meets the training requirements for the Registered Advocate (RA) credential. The topics include: \n–Holistic Case Management: professional boundaries and ethics\, service excellence\, meaningful access\, and accommodations \n–Victimization Process: life generated and batterer generated risks\, perpetrator accountability\, rules of a batterer\, impact of a batterer on children and teens\, and supporting parents as survivors \n–Survivor-Defined Advocacy: principles of trauma-informed care\, impact of trauma in the brain and body\, active listening\, empathy\, and vicarious trauma \n–Safety Planning: court safety\, safety and visitation\, considerations for survivors from underserved communities (LGBTQIA+\, BIPOC\, older adults\, etc.)\, danger and lethality assessments\, technology and safety \n–Legal Advocacy: legal remedies for survivors\, legal resources\, risks and benefits of protection orders\, Ohio’s Crime Victim Compensation program \n–Cultural Responsiveness: implicit bias\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, impacts of systemic oppression and barriers for underserved communities\, accessibility for survivors with disabilities \nCost: Free for ODVN Members (ODVN Member Program or Individual/Organizational Membership); $150 for Non-ODVN Members. \nDeadline to register: September 3\, 2025 \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-domestic-violence-advocacy-fundamentals-8/2025-09-23/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T153000
DTSTAMP:20250602T195150Z
CREATED:20250602T195150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T195150Z
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SUMMARY:ODVN - Hope & Healing from Within: Reducing the Toll of Vicarious Trauma through Somatic Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: \nStep away from your daily responsibilities in offices\, courts\, and shelters to spend a restorative day immersed in nature at Highbanks Metro Park. This year’s event is designed as a healing space to reconnect\, reflect\, and renew through laughter\, movement\, conversation\, and hope. Together\, we’ll explore the profound effects of vicarious trauma\, a shared experience for many advocates and professionals working with trauma survivors. You’ll participate in meaningful discussions around the emotional labor of “holding space” for trauma survivors and how the body absorbs and stores this impact. You’ll leave with practical\, body-centered strategies to support self-care\, resilience\, and sustained empathy in your role as a healing presence for others. \nFacilitated by Wendy Ricks-Hoff (OVWA) and Sonia Ferencik (ODVN)\, we will focus on understanding how vicarious trauma shows up in our bodies and minds by engaging in activities that help recognize\, release\, and regulate stress and secondary trauma. Activities will include breakout groups\, ranging from drumming\, a walk in nature\, rock painting\, stillness\, and Tapping (EFT). The afternoon invites you into restorative movement led by Michele Winship\, an experienced yoga practitioner. Whether seated in a chair or on a mat\, you’ll explore gentle yoga\, somatic breathwork\, and playful movement practices. These techniques are designed to support your nervous system\, promote self-awareness\, cultivate emotional regulation\, and enhance overall well-being. Hope and healing are rooted in fostering emotional resilience\, which prevents burnout and strengthens empathy in our professional roles and personal lives.  Join us for a day of renewal\, hope\, and healing! \nLunch will be provided.  \nRegistration ends September 18th.  \nCost: Free with ODVN  membership. $50 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-hope-healing-from-within-reducing-the-toll-of-vicarious-trauma-through-somatic-techniques/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events,Statewide Training Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T103000
DTSTAMP:20250905T140441Z
CREATED:20250905T140441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T140441Z
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SUMMARY:ODVN - Legal Caucus Meeting: Understanding Stalking in a Digital World
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin ODVN for a virtual legal caucus training focused on the intersection of stalking and technology. This 101-level session is designed for newer advocates as well as those who want to learn more about how stalkers misuse digital tools to monitor\, harass\, and control survivors. This event will explore common tactics\, safety planning considerations\, and documentation strategies that can support survivors navigating legal systems. \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-legal-caucus-meeting-understanding-stalking-in-a-digital-world/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events,Statewide Training Events
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