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SUMMARY:Ohio Attorney General - Crime Victim Advocate Regional Training (Southwest)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by The Ohio Attorney General’s Crime Victim Services Section: \n\nCrime Victim Services Regional Training – Southwest\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-4/
CATEGORIES:Statewide Event,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T163000
DTSTAMP:20250819T192942Z
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SUMMARY:Summit Co. Prosecutor's Office - Responding to the Needs of Victims Conference
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office: \n10th Annual Responding to the Needs of Victims Conference \nPractical Guidance on Marsy’s Law\, featuring Nationally Recognized Expert\, Attorney Elizabeth Well\, OCVJC \nThe passage of Marsy’s Law and subsequent implementing legislation (House Bill 343) increased the number of crime victims who have constitutional rights in the justice system. Marsy’s Law instituted additional mandates on many systems professionals\, including but not limited to law enforcement\, courts\, probation\, parole\, and prosecutors. This training will identify the current legal requirements (including the utilization of the Victim Rights Request Form)\, common difficulties in the implementation within the system\, lessons learned\, and best practices to equip professionals with the knowledge and tools to protect victims’ rights at each stage of the justice process. \nCost: $40; breakfast and lunch provided \nLocation: Hilton Akron / Fairlawn 3180 W Market St. Akron\, OH 44333 \nThis is a cross-disciplinary training for law enforcement\, judges\, magistrates\, probation\, parole\, prosecutors\, victim advocates\, and other professionals who interact with crime victims\, designed to ensure compliance with Marsy’s Law and protection of victims’ rights. It is offered by the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office. Please contact their office at 330-643-2800 with any questions.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/summit-co-prosecutors-office-responding-to-the-needs-of-victims-conference-2/
CATEGORIES:Statewide Event,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T120000
DTSTAMP:20250821T184433Z
CREATED:20250821T184158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T184433Z
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SUMMARY:Ohio Attorney General - Crime Victim Advocate Regional Training (Northwest)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by The Ohio Attorney General’s Crime Victim Services Section: \n\nCrime Victim Services Regional Training – Northwest\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-5/
CATEGORIES:Statewide Event,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T163000
DTSTAMP:20241213T201031Z
CREATED:20241213T201031Z
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SUMMARY:OVWA Webinar Wednesday: Effective Collaboration Between Community and System Based Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this panel discussion with criminal justice partners in Delaware County as they talk about how they come together as different systems to serve their community. We will hear an overview of how advocacy roles intersect among multiple agencies\, how interagency conflict is managed\, and will learn constructive strategies to maintain effective partnerships. This panel presentation will help to define best practices in collaboration across systems so that victims of crime may fully engage with the many services offered in their communities through a supportive multi-disciplinary approach. \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-effective-collaboration-between-community-and-system-based-advocacy/
CATEGORIES:OVWA Member Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T120000
DTSTAMP:20251003T162858Z
CREATED:20251003T161519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T162858Z
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SUMMARY:Special Training: Victim Rights and Best Practices for Homicide Co-Victims
DESCRIPTION:For professionals working in the criminal justice system\, understanding the rights and needs of co-victims of homicide can ensure adherence to the law and improve access to and participation in the legal system for loved ones of victims. We welcome professionals from across Ohio to learn from experts Elizabeth Well\, Esq.\, Legal Director of the Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center\, and Kevin Torigoe\, LISW-S\, Program Manager at FrontLine Service. This training will provide an overview of the rights of those who have lost a loved one to homicide\, plus the unique considerations and best practice guidance for keeping co-victims engaged in prosecution. This training was developed for professionals within the justice system\, but we welcome all victim service professionals. \n2 CEUs | 2 CLEs \nThis free webinar is made possible by the incredible support of the Ohio State Bar Foundation–thank you! \n \nThis training is preapproved for CLEs from the Ohio Supreme Court and 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/co-victims-of-homicide/2025-10-10/
CATEGORIES:OVWA Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T153000
DTSTAMP:20250424T202742Z
CREATED:20250424T202742Z
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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-3/
CATEGORIES:OCVJC Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T150000
DTSTAMP:20250908T174147Z
CREATED:20250122T181253Z
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SUMMARY:OVWA Quarterly Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the OVWA Quarterly Membership Meeting! All members are invited and encouraged to attend. We aim to connect with advocates and advocacy programs throughout the state\, as well as share what OVWA has been working on. We would love to highlight the work you are doing in your programs\, so please reach out to us at info@ovwa.org if you have any news or events you’d like to share at the meeting. An agenda will be provided closer to the meeting date. As always\, feel free to contact us with any questions! \n 
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ovwa-quarterly-membership-meeting-7/
CATEGORIES:OVWA Member Events,Statewide Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T160000
DTSTAMP:20250905T135314Z
CREATED:20250905T135314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T135314Z
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SUMMARY:ODVN - Supporting Survivors Experiencing Mental Health Crises in Domestic Violence Programs
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany domestic violence survivors experience mental health impacts from their experiences\, and advocates should be equipped with the tools and skills to respond effectively when mental health crises arise. In this training\, participants will learn how to apply a trauma-informed approach to de-escalating mental health crises. This training will include scenario-based learning and provide opportunities to apply and practice the content through discussion and realistic case studies. After this training\, participants will be able to list signs of crisis escalation and identify effective strategies for responding in ways that support survivor safety\, promote self-determination\, and build rapport. \nCost: Free for members (DV member program\, Organizational\, Individual); $25 for non-members \nRegistration ends October 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-supporting-survivors-experiencing-mental-health-crises-in-domestic-violence-programs/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T163000
DTSTAMP:20250904T184401Z
CREATED:20241213T201044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T184401Z
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SUMMARY:OVWA Quarterly Member Training: Advocates as Expert Witnesses
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered how advocates in the field may be asked to provide expert witness testimony? Are you wondering how much experience and education one might need to be successfully accepted as an expert witness for specific crimes such as domestic and sexual violence? Attendees will hear how expert witnesses may be used in both criminal and civil courts\, and how advocates can increase their understanding of\, and participation in\, providing expert-level testimony. This program is for advocates and allied professionals and the attorneys who work with them. \n  \nOpen to OVWA Members AND Non-Members! \n \nThis training is applicable for CEUs from OAN\, NACP\, preapproved for counselors\, social workers\, and marriage & family therapists through the State of Ohio CSWMFT Board\, and approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education. 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-quarterly-member-training-advocates-as-expert-witnesses/
CATEGORIES:OVWA Public Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T120000
DTSTAMP:20250905T140853Z
CREATED:20250905T140853Z
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SUMMARY:ODVN - Skills & Approaches to Supporting Youth and Parents Around Substance Use Issues
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin ODVN for an engaging and practical training designed specifically for advocates working with families navigating both domestic violence and substance use. Led in a conversational\, Q&A-style format\, this session creates space for honest discussions about the complexities of supporting survivors and their children in communal shelter settings and beyond. Participants will explore foundational skills like harm reduction\, motivational interviewing\, and trauma-informed approaches\, alongside everyday challenges advocates face\, such as stigma\, emotional support planning for children\, and supporting parents in active use or recovery. Together\, attendees will practice communication strategies such as how to acknowledge fear and worry for children\, and how to adapt program responses and staff language to meet families where they truly are. Participants will receive practical tools\, including a one-pager with conversation guides\, and engage in open discussions about bias\, parenting in communal spaces\, and the emotional connections between trauma and substance use. Learn how to support survivors who are using substances\, co-support children in shared spaces\, or respond when staff have differing viewpoints. \nCost: Free for members (DV member program\, Organizational\, Individual); $25 for non-members \nRegistration ends October 23rd. \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-skills-approaches-to-supporting-youth-and-parents-around-substance-use-issues/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T113000
DTSTAMP:20250905T141323Z
CREATED:20250905T141323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T141323Z
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SUMMARY:ODVN - Advocacy Skills Interactive Workshop: De-escalation Strategies: Understanding Co-regulation & Soothing Skills
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmpathy and active listening are essential trauma-informed approaches that develop through intentional skill-building. Similarly\, co-regulation —the ability to support others in managing their emotions —is strengthened through ongoing learning and practice. Advocates who can recognize and manage their internal responses are better equipped to create emotionally safe spaces for youth and adult survivors of domestic violence. This workshop will explore the “tone of your caregiving” and reflect on how our presence impacts those we support. Through discussions on secondary trauma exposure\, grounding and regulation techniques\, and common barriers to co-regulation and rapport-building\, attendees will gain greater insight into their caregiving role. Attendees will leave with three personalized strategies to support their well-being and strengthen their capacity to care for others with empathy and resilience. \nCost: Free with a DV program\, organizational\, or individual membership. $20 for non-members. \nRegistration ends October 24th. \nThis training is offered by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network. Please contact ODVN at training@odvn.org with any questions. \n \n 
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/odvn-advocacy-skills-interactive-workshop-de-escalation-strategies-understanding-co-regulation-soothing-skills/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events,Statewide Training Events
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