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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/2025-12-05/
CATEGORIES:OVWA Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T160000
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SUMMARY:ODVN - Navigating the Ethical Challenges of Domestic Violence Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEthical advocacy can be viewed as operating within a framework that supports clients and survivors in an ethical manner in an effort to provide empowerment\, autonomy\, self-determination\, and choice. If you are not otherwise licensed as a social worker or counselor through the State of Ohio CSWMFT board\, you may be familiar with the NOVA Code of Ethics\, which is the code of ethics adopted by both the National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP) and the Ohio Advocate Network (OAN). This highly interactive training will provide an overview of the NOVA Code of Ethics\, with an emphasis on boundaries and dual relationships\, ethics in organizational collaboration and special considerations for ethical advocacy within the criminal justice system. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask specific questions or present unique circumstances in a confidential manner prior to the presentation for inclusion in the training\, as well as the opportunity to interact and discuss ethical dilemmas throughout the presentation. \nCost: Free for members (DV member program\, Organizational\, Individual); $25 for non-members \nRegistration ends December 3rd.  \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-navigating-the-ethical-challenges-of-domestic-violence-advocacy/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T120000
DTSTAMP:20250905T145250Z
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SUMMARY:ODVN - Justice Systems Advocacy 2.0
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network\n\n\n\n\n\n\nODVN is offering this new\, advanced training for seasoned advocates on the civil and criminal justice system. In Justice Systems Advocacy (JSA) 2.0\, participants will receive a deeper dive into foundational legal advocacy concepts like protection orders\, unauthorized practice of law\, and working with criminalized victims. Additionally\, participants will engage in scenario-based learning and discussion to strengthen their skills for navigating challenges in the civil and criminal justice systems\, supporting survivors who face significant barriers to support. Presenters will provide important information about best practices for advocates for pro-se clients within an ethical scope of practice and connecting survivors with legal resources across the state. Eligible registrants must have at least 3 years of experience in the field of legal advocacy\, or have 1 year of experience and have taken Justice Systems Advocacy (JSA) previously. \nCost: Free for members (DV member program\, Organizational\, Individual); $25 for non-members \nRegistration ends December 4th.  \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-justice-systems-advocacy-2-0/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T160000
DTSTAMP:20250905T144828Z
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SUMMARY:ODVN - Justice Systems Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin ODVN’s Legal and Training Team for the foundational training for legal advocacy. This two-day training focuses on working within the civil and criminal justice systems in partnership with survivors of domestic violence. Experts with extensive experience will provide information about the realities of navigating the court system for victims of domestic violence. The training focuses on the civil legal system and remedies developed for victims\, including extensive learning and discussing civil protection orders.  Other topics include Ohio domestic violence criminal law\, how the criminal system and process work\, and what protections are available to survivors. Attendees will learn practical ways to advocate for victims involved with the criminal justice system and work with survivors who are charged with crimes. This training provides an understanding of the implications of having both a criminal and civil domestic violence case through the court system. \nParticipants are required to attend both days of training in order to receive a certificate. \nCost: Free for ODVN Members (ODVN Member Program or Individual/Organizational Membership); $100 for Non-ODVN Members. \nRegistration ends on December 4th.  \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-justice-systems-advocacy-3/2025-12-10/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T160000
DTSTAMP:20250905T144828Z
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SUMMARY:ODVN - Justice Systems Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin ODVN’s Legal and Training Team for the foundational training for legal advocacy. This two-day training focuses on working within the civil and criminal justice systems in partnership with survivors of domestic violence. Experts with extensive experience will provide information about the realities of navigating the court system for victims of domestic violence. The training focuses on the civil legal system and remedies developed for victims\, including extensive learning and discussing civil protection orders.  Other topics include Ohio domestic violence criminal law\, how the criminal system and process work\, and what protections are available to survivors. Attendees will learn practical ways to advocate for victims involved with the criminal justice system and work with survivors who are charged with crimes. This training provides an understanding of the implications of having both a criminal and civil domestic violence case through the court system. \nParticipants are required to attend both days of training in order to receive a certificate. \nCost: Free for ODVN Members (ODVN Member Program or Individual/Organizational Membership); $100 for Non-ODVN Members. \nRegistration ends on December 4th.  \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-justice-systems-advocacy-3/2025-12-11/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T120000
DTSTAMP:20250424T202946Z
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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-4/
CATEGORIES:OCVJC Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T140000
DTSTAMP:20251022T191328Z
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SUMMARY:OVWA Quarterly Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:OVWA is excited to announce our IN PERSON Quarterly Member Meeting in conjunction with the Past Presidents Annual OVWA Holiday Luncheon! \nJoin the OVWA Past Presidents for a family-style dinner\, where you can enjoy each other’s company and participate in an optional holiday-themed gift exchange (target value $20-25). The OVWA Past Presidents will present the 2024 Marlene Young Leadership Award during the event\, and we will hold our quarterly member meeting. \nAll 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. \nOVWA Members: please RSVP by December 1 to jmadkins84@gmail.com. If you have any specific food accommodations\, please mention them in your RSVP. \nCost: $25.79 per person \nLocation: Der Dutchman\, 445 South Jefferson Ave\, Plain City\, OH 43064
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ovwa-quarterly-membership-meeting-8/
CATEGORIES:OVWA Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T113000
DTSTAMP:20250905T145600Z
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SUMMARY:ODVN - Advocacy Skills Interactive Workshop: Trauma-Responsive Approaches to Supporting Parents & Youth
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnhance your skills by engaging in interactive scenarios that explore how to provide a sense of safety to parents and youth experiencing trauma or stress responses. Move beyond simply recognizing their distress to feeling more confident in your responses and intervention strategies. Advocates will practice reframing feelings\, thoughts\, and behaviors using a trauma-informed framework. This approach offers hope and a deeper understanding to parents and youth impacted by domestic violence. \nThis workshop will also examine the behavioral\, emotional\, and cognitive effects of trauma\, with a focus on long-term stress responses related to trauma\, domestic violence\, grief\, and loss. Key topics include trauma-informed practices\, effective and ineffective approaches (dos and don’ts)\, strategies for providing emotional and physical safety\, and an exploration of personal biases and expectations in service delivery. \nCost: Free with a DV program\, organizational\, or individual membership. $20 for non-members. \nRegistration ends December 12th.  \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-trauma-responsive-approaches-to-supporting-parents-youth/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events,Statewide Training Events
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