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SUMMARY:OCVJC - Equity in Victim Services Panel Series
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center: \nEquity in Victim Services Panel Series \nOCVJC is honored to partner with RaShya Ghee and other community partners and leaders for a 10-week discussion on equity within victim services. RaShya is a fierce attorney and racial equity expert who has created a specialized curriculum on racial equity and justice throughout the country. OCVJC recognizes and acknowledges that victims within oppressed and marginalized communities are victimized at statistically higher rates. Yet\, these victims often do not find justice and healing within the criminal justice system. OCVJC has been working to better serve minorities in underserved communities by expanding direct outreach and services to communities of color. \nFree. Join OCVJC virtually on Zoom EVERY FRIDAY in April through June 7\, 2024. \nThis series is offered by OCVJC. Please contact ofajardo@ocvjc.org with any questions.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ocvjc-equity-in-victim-services-panel-series/2024-05-10/
CATEGORIES:OCVJC Events,Statewide Event,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T163000
DTSTAMP:20240401T171937Z
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SUMMARY:OVWA Webinar Wednesday: Leadership Series - Effective Grant Writing Skills
DESCRIPTION:As a part of the OVWA Leadership series\, grant writing is an essential skill for any advocate in a leadership position tasked with obtaining funding for program services. This training will explore the grant writing process–how to find grant opportunities\, specific guidelines for governmental\, corporate\, and private foundation grants\, how to plan for and produce financial documentation and budgets\, and other practical skills for securing financial support. \nIf you require accommodations to attend this training\, please email info@ovwa.org no later than one week prior to the webinar date. \nThis training is preapproved for CEU’s from OAN\, NACP\, and the State of Ohio CSWMFT Board.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ovwa-webinar-wednesday-leadership-grant-writing/
CATEGORIES:OVWA Member Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T160000
DTSTAMP:20240501T191729Z
CREATED:20240501T191729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T191729Z
UID:10000706-1715180400-1715184000@ovwa.org
SUMMARY:SAMHSA - Words Matter Wednesdays: Advancing Equity Through Language
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by SAMHSA’s National Family Support Technical Assistance Center:\n\n\nWords Matter Wednesdays: Advancing Equity Through Language \nThis series will explore equitable terminology that promotes social justice for populations where language has often been used to shame individuals\, patronize\, enforce prejudice\, or limit visibility. Each session will provide updated language that helps advance equity within their population of focus. Behavioral health professionals and those who interact with or write about these populations\, including those leading other Centers of Excellence\, Technology Transfer Centers\, and others administering programs aimed at increasing access to mental health care\, are encouraged to attend. \n\nMay 1\, 3 p.m. ET — Promoting Equity when Speaking About\, and with\, Families\nPresenters: National Family Support Technical Assistance Center (NFSTAC)\nMay 8\, 3 p.m. ET — Promoting Equity for Black and African American Populations\nPresenters: African American Behavioral Health Center of Excellence\nMay 15\, 3 p.m. ET — Promoting Equity for Older Adult Populations\nPresenters: E4 Center\, Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Disparities in Aging\nMay 22\, 3 p.m. ET — Promoting Equity for LGBTQIA2S+ Populations\nPresenters: Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity\nMay 29\, 3 p.m. ET — Promoting Equity for Asian American\, Native Hawaiian\, and Pacific Islander Populations\nPresenters: The AANHPI ‘Ohana Center of Excellence\n\n\n\nThis FREE series is offered by SAMHSA. You can register for one or more events at the link below.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/samhsa-words-matter-wednesdays-advancing-equity-through-language/2024-05-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T141500
DTSTAMP:20240501T182128Z
CREATED:20240501T182128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T182128Z
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SUMMARY:Justice Clearinghouse - An Introduction to Domestic Violence\, Traumatic Brain Injury\, and Strangulation (Ohio Focused)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Justice Clearinghouse:\n\n\nWebinar: An Introduction to Domestic Violence\, Traumatic Brain Injury\, and Strangulation (Ohio Focused)   \nDomestic violence often involves physical violence targeted at the head\, neck\, and face–through blows to the head or strangulation. Though this has been common knowledge for decades\, brain injuries caused by this violence are unacknowledged\, rarely identified\, and almost never immediately treated. We will define and describe partner-inflicted brain injury and discuss the complicated and nuanced intersection of coercive control and domestic violence dynamics\, the psychological trauma caused by domestic violence\, and the neurological damage caused by brain injury. Partner-inflicted brain injury can cause physical\, emotional\, and cognitive consequences that can impact every area of a survivor’s life–including their ability to successfully access and participate in your agency’s services. This session will share what we have learned in Ohio about brain injuries from violence and the tremendous need to raise awareness of brain injury as a significant impact of domestic violence and prepare agencies that serve survivors to better understand brain injury. \n\nThis webinar is hosted by Justice Clearinghouse.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/justice-clearinghouse-an-introduction-to-domestic-violence-traumatic-brain-injury-and-strangulation-ohio-focused/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T120000
DTSTAMP:20240312T140436Z
CREATED:20240312T140436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T140436Z
UID:10000664-1714730400-1714737600@ovwa.org
SUMMARY:OCVJC - Equity in Victim Services Panel Series
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center: \nEquity in Victim Services Panel Series \nOCVJC is honored to partner with RaShya Ghee and other community partners and leaders for a 10-week discussion on equity within victim services. RaShya is a fierce attorney and racial equity expert who has created a specialized curriculum on racial equity and justice throughout the country. OCVJC recognizes and acknowledges that victims within oppressed and marginalized communities are victimized at statistically higher rates. Yet\, these victims often do not find justice and healing within the criminal justice system. OCVJC has been working to better serve minorities in underserved communities by expanding direct outreach and services to communities of color. \nFree. Join OCVJC virtually on Zoom EVERY FRIDAY in April through June 7\, 2024. \nThis series is offered by OCVJC. Please contact ofajardo@ocvjc.org with any questions.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ocvjc-equity-in-victim-services-panel-series/2024-05-03/
CATEGORIES:OCVJC Events,Statewide Event,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T160000
DTSTAMP:20240501T191729Z
CREATED:20240501T191729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T191729Z
UID:10000705-1714575600-1714579200@ovwa.org
SUMMARY:SAMHSA - Words Matter Wednesdays: Advancing Equity Through Language
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by SAMHSA’s National Family Support Technical Assistance Center:\n\n\nWords Matter Wednesdays: Advancing Equity Through Language \nThis series will explore equitable terminology that promotes social justice for populations where language has often been used to shame individuals\, patronize\, enforce prejudice\, or limit visibility. Each session will provide updated language that helps advance equity within their population of focus. Behavioral health professionals and those who interact with or write about these populations\, including those leading other Centers of Excellence\, Technology Transfer Centers\, and others administering programs aimed at increasing access to mental health care\, are encouraged to attend. \n\nMay 1\, 3 p.m. ET — Promoting Equity when Speaking About\, and with\, Families\nPresenters: National Family Support Technical Assistance Center (NFSTAC)\nMay 8\, 3 p.m. ET — Promoting Equity for Black and African American Populations\nPresenters: African American Behavioral Health Center of Excellence\nMay 15\, 3 p.m. ET — Promoting Equity for Older Adult Populations\nPresenters: E4 Center\, Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Disparities in Aging\nMay 22\, 3 p.m. ET — Promoting Equity for LGBTQIA2S+ Populations\nPresenters: Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity\nMay 29\, 3 p.m. ET — Promoting Equity for Asian American\, Native Hawaiian\, and Pacific Islander Populations\nPresenters: The AANHPI ‘Ohana Center of Excellence\n\n\n\nThis FREE series is offered by SAMHSA. You can register for one or more events at the link below.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/samhsa-words-matter-wednesdays-advancing-equity-through-language/2024-05-01/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T160000
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CREATED:20240307T154826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T154826Z
UID:10000655-1714469400-1714492800@ovwa.org
SUMMARY:OAESV - Advocacy Day
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence: \nAdvocacy Day 2024 – Shape Ohio Together \nOAESV’s Annual Advocacy Day to End Sexual Violence provides advocates\, survivors\, and interested members of the public with the opportunity to express the importance of sexual violence advocacy and prevention to members of the Ohio Legislature. This is an opportunity to build community\, take action\, and communicate directly with lawmakers to elevate the voices of survivors and sexual violence prevention efforts in Ohio. \nThis year’s event will be held in-person at The Ohio Statehouse in Columbus. There will be a morning session in the Statehouse Atrium to listen to featured speakers\, followed by legislative meetings in the afternoon with legislative offices in the Statehouse and the Vern Riffe State Office Tower. \nThis event is offered by the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence. Please contact OAESV at info@oaesv.org with any questions.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/oaesv-advocacy-day/
CATEGORIES:OAESV Events,Statewide Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T120000
DTSTAMP:20240312T140436Z
CREATED:20240312T140436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T140436Z
UID:10000663-1714125600-1714132800@ovwa.org
SUMMARY:OCVJC - Equity in Victim Services Panel Series
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center: \nEquity in Victim Services Panel Series \nOCVJC is honored to partner with RaShya Ghee and other community partners and leaders for a 10-week discussion on equity within victim services. RaShya is a fierce attorney and racial equity expert who has created a specialized curriculum on racial equity and justice throughout the country. OCVJC recognizes and acknowledges that victims within oppressed and marginalized communities are victimized at statistically higher rates. Yet\, these victims often do not find justice and healing within the criminal justice system. OCVJC has been working to better serve minorities in underserved communities by expanding direct outreach and services to communities of color. \nFree. Join OCVJC virtually on Zoom EVERY FRIDAY in April through June 7\, 2024. \nThis series is offered by OCVJC. Please contact ofajardo@ocvjc.org with any questions.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ocvjc-equity-in-victim-services-panel-series/2024-04-26/
CATEGORIES:OCVJC Events,Statewide Event,Statewide Training Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T160000
DTSTAMP:20240307T135735Z
CREATED:20240307T135735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T135735Z
UID:10000648-1714035600-1714060800@ovwa.org
SUMMARY:ODVN - Supporting Survivors: Responding to Barriers to Inclusive and Equitable Service Delivery
DESCRIPTION:  \nHosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: \nSupporting Survivors: Responding to Barriers to Inclusive and Equitable Service Delivery\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDomestic violence victims from underserved and oppressed communities often face complex barriers when navigating systems and services. The legal and criminal justice system is no exception. Unfortunately\, the legal obstacles faced by these victims can leave them feeling overwhelmed\, unheard\, and unable to access the same support provided to privileged communities. In this training\, participants will hear from experts in the field on best practices for allying with victims from underserved communities to provide support through the legal and criminal justice systems. Expert presenters and a diverse panel of victim advocacy professionals will provide crucial information on the legal rights of domestic violence victims\, culturally responsive practices\, and strategies to engage victims from Amish/Plain\, LBGTQIA\, Hispanic\, Black/Brown\, Immigrant\, and rural communities. \nThis in-person training is designed for attorneys\, victim advocates\, and other domestic violence professionals. Registration will be open for the first 100 registrants.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters: Alexandria Ruden\, Esq.\, Supervising Attorney\, Cleveland Legal Aid Society; Jocelyn Armstrong\, Esq.\, Director of Inclusion and Outreach\, Ohio State Bar Association. \nCost: Free for ODVN Members (ODVN Member Program\, Individual/Organizational Membership\, or ODVN Panel Attorney); $50 for Non-ODVN Members. \nLocation: The Estate at New Albany\, 5216 Forest Dr\, New Albany\, OH 43054 \nDeadline to register: April 18th\, 2024. \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-responding-to-barriers-to-inclusive-and-equitable-service-delivery/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events,Statewide Event,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T163000
DTSTAMP:20240326T142809Z
CREATED:20240326T142809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T142809Z
UID:10000673-1714032000-1714149000@ovwa.org
SUMMARY:Northwest SART - 2024 SART Symposium
DESCRIPTION:  \nHosted by the SART Clinic of Northwest Ohio: \n2024 Northwest Ohio SART Symposium: CONCEALED CRIMES: Shining Light on Sex\, Strangulation\, Suffocation\, & Staged Crime Scenes \nThis 2-day interactive training will focus on Human Trafficking\, Strangulation/Suffocation\, and Staged Crime Scenes. Attendees will investigate real crime scenes\, learn specific strategies for investigating human trafficking cases\, and gain insight into the mind and behaviors of a mass murderer. \nCost: $100 | Location: Knights of Columbus\, Defiance\, OH \nThis event is hosted by the SART Clinic of Northwest Ohio\, a program of The Center for Child and Family Advocacy. Please reach out to contact@theccfa.org with any questions. \n 
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/northwest-sart-2024-sart-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Statewide Event,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T120000
DTSTAMP:20240312T140436Z
CREATED:20240312T140436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T140436Z
UID:10000662-1713520800-1713528000@ovwa.org
SUMMARY:OCVJC - Equity in Victim Services Panel Series
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center: \nEquity in Victim Services Panel Series \nOCVJC is honored to partner with RaShya Ghee and other community partners and leaders for a 10-week discussion on equity within victim services. RaShya is a fierce attorney and racial equity expert who has created a specialized curriculum on racial equity and justice throughout the country. OCVJC recognizes and acknowledges that victims within oppressed and marginalized communities are victimized at statistically higher rates. Yet\, these victims often do not find justice and healing within the criminal justice system. OCVJC has been working to better serve minorities in underserved communities by expanding direct outreach and services to communities of color. \nFree. Join OCVJC virtually on Zoom EVERY FRIDAY in April through June 7\, 2024. \nThis series is offered by OCVJC. Please contact ofajardo@ocvjc.org with any questions.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ocvjc-equity-in-victim-services-panel-series/2024-04-19/
CATEGORIES:OCVJC Events,Statewide Event,Statewide Training Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T163000
DTSTAMP:20240319T165512Z
CREATED:20240301T184721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T165512Z
UID:10000647-1713513600-1713544200@ovwa.org
SUMMARY:OCAPS - Annual Conference - Successfully Leveling Up: Planning and Preparing for the Stages of Aging
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Ohio Coalition for Adult Protective Services (OCAPS): \nThis year’s 39th annual OCAPS Conference\, Successfully Leveling Up\, Planning\, and Preparing for the Stages of Aging\, is Friday\, April 19\, 2024.  \nThe day will be filled with informative presentations\, content that can be used in your workplace\, and ideas on bridging gaps and collaborating. This year’s workshops will have experts discuss in-depth what you should know about different types of dementia\, the use of home visiting medical providers\, what geriatric assessments entail\, working with diverse populations as they age\, and replicable collaboration across systems to reach the common goal of keeping older adults safe\, thriving\, and residing in their communities. \nCost: Member = $155 / Non-member = $200 / Student / Retiree = $80 \nThis conference is offered by OCAPS. Please contact OCAPS at ocapsinformation@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ocaps-annual-conference-successfully-leveling-up-planning-and-preparing-for-the-stages-of-aging/
CATEGORIES:Statewide Event,Statewide Training Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T123000
DTSTAMP:20240402T184946Z
CREATED:20240402T184946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T184946Z
UID:10000686-1713429000-1713443400@ovwa.org
SUMMARY:OCVJC - Crime Victims' Rights in Ohio Post House Bill 343
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center: \nCrime Victims’ Rights in Ohio Post House Bill 343 (4 hr. training) \nOhio Crime Victim Justice Center offers monthly free cross-disciplinary victims’ rights training throughout Ohio and via live interactive webinars. These trainings focus on new rights under House Bill 343 and Senate Bill 16\, which became effective in 2023\, 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 FREE 4 hour training is offered once a month in April\, August\, & December. \nThis victims’ rights training is offered by OCVJC. Please contact training@ocvjc.org with any questions.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ocvjc-crime-victims-rights-in-ohio-post-house-bill-343-7/2024-04-18/
CATEGORIES:OAESV Events,Statewide Training Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T153000
DTSTAMP:20240305T212231Z
CREATED:20240228T203757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T212231Z
UID:10000646-1713270600-1713281400@ovwa.org
SUMMARY:ODVN - Child Witnesses: The Impact of Domestic Violence
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: \nChild Witnesses: The Impact of Domestic Violence\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChildren and teenagers exposed to domestic violence have many worries\, fears\, and hopes in their daily lives. In 2022\, Ohio’s domestic violence programs reported that nearly 5\,000 children were residing in their shelters and in hotels with their parents. These are the children known to domestic violence programs\, yet there are many more living behind closed doors\, witnessing domestic violence and navigating mandated visitation.  Advocates working in shelters\, community outreach\, prevention\, schools\, and other settings must recognize the needs of child witnesses and their parents to support them as they navigate through their days and show their resilience. \nJoin Sonia Ferencik as she presents on how exposure to a parent/partner who abuses creates an environment of chronic stress and unpredictability. This training will deepen your knowledge\, enhance your engagement skills\, and increase trauma-responsive strategies to support children and teenagers. Content will include an overview of child development\, trauma reactions\, and the complexities of working with children and teenagers using a mind-body trauma-responsive approach.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Sonia Ferencik\, LISW-S\, RA\, 200-hr CYT\, Youth Advocacy and Trauma Informed Services Coordinator\, ODVN \nCost: Free for ODVN Members (ODVN Member Program or Individual/Organizational Membership); $25 for Non-ODVN Members. \nDeadline to register: April 11\, 2024. \nThis training is offered by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network. Please contact ODVN at training@odvn.org with any questions. \n 
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/odvn-child-witnesses-the-impact-of-domestic-violence/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events,Statewide Event,Statewide Training Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T120000
DTSTAMP:20240312T140436Z
CREATED:20240312T140436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T140436Z
UID:10000661-1712916000-1712923200@ovwa.org
SUMMARY:OCVJC - Equity in Victim Services Panel Series
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center: \nEquity in Victim Services Panel Series \nOCVJC is honored to partner with RaShya Ghee and other community partners and leaders for a 10-week discussion on equity within victim services. RaShya is a fierce attorney and racial equity expert who has created a specialized curriculum on racial equity and justice throughout the country. OCVJC recognizes and acknowledges that victims within oppressed and marginalized communities are victimized at statistically higher rates. Yet\, these victims often do not find justice and healing within the criminal justice system. OCVJC has been working to better serve minorities in underserved communities by expanding direct outreach and services to communities of color. \nFree. Join OCVJC virtually on Zoom EVERY FRIDAY in April through June 7\, 2024. \nThis series is offered by OCVJC. Please contact ofajardo@ocvjc.org with any questions.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ocvjc-equity-in-victim-services-panel-series/2024-04-12/
CATEGORIES:OCVJC Events,Statewide Event,Statewide Training Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T163000
DTSTAMP:20240112T154828Z
CREATED:20231221T154351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T154828Z
UID:10000633-1712761200-1712766600@ovwa.org
SUMMARY:OVWA Webinar Wednesday: Competency\, NGRI\, and Ohio’s Forensic Evaluation Centers and Monitoring Program
DESCRIPTION:Please join Dr. Lisa Gordish\, Director of Forensic Services\, and Tara Schultz\, Assistant Director of Forensic Services\, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services\, to learn about the criminal justice process for defendants who may have competency and/or sanity issues that impact their court process in the state of Ohio. When a defendant files a motion to be evaluated for competency to stand trial or enters a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI)\, the pathway the case takes through the court system may be very different than a typical case. Working with survivors during this process can be difficult to explain and there may be many unknowns. Attendees will learn about the forensic mental health system: the pathway for competency evaluation; services for restoration; court procedures for disposition of NGRI cases as well as certain Incompetent to Stand Trial\, Unrestorable (ISTU-CJ) cases that will remain under criminal court jurisdiction; and finally procedures for on-going criminal court commitment that dictates what treatment and monitoring for these cases will be. \nIf you require accommodations to attend this training\, please email info@ovwa.org no later than one week prior to the webinar date. \nThis training is preapproved for CEU’s from OAN\, NACP\, and the State of Ohio CSWMFT Board.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ovwa-webinar-wednesday-competency-ngri-and-ohios-forensic-evaluation-centers-and-monitoring-program/
CATEGORIES:OVWA Member Events,Statewide Training Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T170000
DTSTAMP:20240402T194558Z
CREATED:20240402T194558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T194558Z
UID:10000695-1712322000-1712336400@ovwa.org
SUMMARY:OAESV - Enhancing Sexual Assault Investigations Through Trauma-Informed Responses
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence: \nEnhancing Sexual Assault Investigations Through Trauma-Informed Responses \nThis training includes: \n\nDynamics of Sexual Violence\nVictims’ Rights / Marsy’s Law\nNeurobiology of Trauma\nBest Practices for Sexual Assault Investigations\n\nLocation: The Gemini Center\, 21255 Lorain Rd.\, Fairview Park\, OH 44126 \nTWO Sessions are available: \n\n8:00am – 12pm – Register HERE\n1:00pm – 5:00pm – Register HERE\n\nThis training is offered by OAESV. Please contact OAESV at info@oaesv.org with any questions.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/oaesv-enhancing-sexual-assault-investigations-through-trauma-informed-responses/2024-04-05/2/
CATEGORIES:OAESV Events,Statewide Training Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T120000
DTSTAMP:20240312T140436Z
CREATED:20240312T140436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T140436Z
UID:10000660-1712311200-1712318400@ovwa.org
SUMMARY:OCVJC - Equity in Victim Services Panel Series
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center: \nEquity in Victim Services Panel Series \nOCVJC is honored to partner with RaShya Ghee and other community partners and leaders for a 10-week discussion on equity within victim services. RaShya is a fierce attorney and racial equity expert who has created a specialized curriculum on racial equity and justice throughout the country. OCVJC recognizes and acknowledges that victims within oppressed and marginalized communities are victimized at statistically higher rates. Yet\, these victims often do not find justice and healing within the criminal justice system. OCVJC has been working to better serve minorities in underserved communities by expanding direct outreach and services to communities of color. \nFree. Join OCVJC virtually on Zoom EVERY FRIDAY in April through June 7\, 2024. \nThis series is offered by OCVJC. Please contact ofajardo@ocvjc.org with any questions.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ocvjc-equity-in-victim-services-panel-series/2024-04-05/
CATEGORIES:OCVJC Events,Statewide Event,Statewide Training Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T120000
DTSTAMP:20240402T194558Z
CREATED:20240402T194558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T194558Z
UID:10000694-1712304000-1712318400@ovwa.org
SUMMARY:OAESV - Enhancing Sexual Assault Investigations Through Trauma-Informed Responses
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence: \nEnhancing Sexual Assault Investigations Through Trauma-Informed Responses \nThis training includes: \n\nDynamics of Sexual Violence\nVictims’ Rights / Marsy’s Law\nNeurobiology of Trauma\nBest Practices for Sexual Assault Investigations\n\nLocation: The Gemini Center\, 21255 Lorain Rd.\, Fairview Park\, OH 44126 \nTWO Sessions are available: \n\n8:00am – 12pm – Register HERE\n1:00pm – 5:00pm – Register HERE\n\nThis training is offered by OAESV. Please contact OAESV at info@oaesv.org with any questions.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/oaesv-enhancing-sexual-assault-investigations-through-trauma-informed-responses/2024-04-05/1/
CATEGORIES:OAESV Events,Statewide Training Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T123000
DTSTAMP:20240305T211920Z
CREATED:20240228T203215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T211920Z
UID:10000645-1712134800-1712147400@ovwa.org
SUMMARY:ODVN - Cultural Considerations for Supporting Survivors Who Use Substances
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: \nCultural Considerations for Supporting Survivors Who Use Substances\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSubstance dependence is a complex and lifelong struggle that can have devastating effects for the individual and their families. Under the best of circumstances\, seeking recovery assistance can be challenging\, and the barriers to accessing and successfully completing treatment can seem insurmountable. For Black\, Indigenous\, People of Color\, LGBTQIA+\, and Appalachian communities\, these barriers are exponentially higher. This training will examine the prevalence of substance use in these communities\, the systemic barriers they face\, and the cultural considerations necessary to increase treatment and recovery success in these populations. \nThis training is designed for advocates at all skill levels.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters: Cheryl Stahl\, LPCC-S\, Mental Health and Substance Use Program Director\, ODVN \nCost: Free for ODVN Members (ODVN Member Program or Individual/Organizational Membership); $25 for Non-ODVN Members. \nDeadline to register: March 28th\, 2024. \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-cultural-considerations-for-supporting-survivors-who-use-substances/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events,Statewide Event,Statewide Training Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T163000
DTSTAMP:20240228T202016Z
CREATED:20240228T202016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T202016Z
UID:10000644-1710853200-1710865800@ovwa.org
SUMMARY:ODVN - Intersections of Partner-Inflicted Brain Injury\, Oppression\, and Racism: Supporting Survivors of Color
DESCRIPTION:  \nHosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: \nIntersections of Partner-Inflicted Brain Injury\, Oppression\, and Racism: Supporting Survivors of Color \nPlease join ODVN for this free\, virtual training. \n\n\nSurvivors of color have systemic barriers to accessing all types of services and are disproportionally impacted by challenges with access to housing\, employment\, social services\, and other social determinants of health. As awareness is raised on brain injury as an unrecognized and unaddressed consequence of domestic violence\, identifying and addressing those barriers while developing culturally responsive approaches for all survivors is of paramount importance. \nThis training will bring together ODVN’s Rachel Ramirez\, Founder of the Center of Partner-Inflicted Brain Injury\, and Nneka MacGregor\, Executive Director of WomenatthecentrE in Toronto\, Canada\, as well as a panel of diverse experts to better understand the long-term impacts of concussion\, traumatic brain injury\, and strangulation. Speakers will discuss the unique characteristics of brain injury from violence and address the challenges and opportunities to support survivors of color using the CARE model (Connect\, Acknowledge\, Respond\, Evaluate)\, a brain injury aware\, trauma-informed\, and survivor-directed framework developed by ODVN and The Ohio State University. WomenatthecentrE is an organization that centers the voices of women-identified survivors of gendered violence.    \nThis training is designed for advocates at all skill levels.  \nTrainers: Rachel Ramirez\, LISW-S\, RA\, Director of Health and Disability Programs and Founder of the Center on Partner-Inflicted Brain Injury\, ODVN; Nneka MacGregor\, Executive Director\, WomenatthecentrE \nDeadline to Register: Friday\, March 15\, 2024 \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-intersections-of-partner-inflicted-brain-injury-oppression-and-racism-supporting-survivors-of-color/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events,Statewide Event,Statewide Training Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T170000
DTSTAMP:20240312T151130Z
CREATED:20240312T151130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T151130Z
UID:10000671-1710421200-1710435600@ovwa.org
SUMMARY:ONCAC - Moving Beyond Basics: A Closer Look at Sex\, Labor\, and Familial Trafficking
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Ohio Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers: \nMoving Beyond Basics: A Closer Look at Sex\, Labor\, and Familial Trafficking in Your Communities and What You Can Do About It \nThis training\, presented by Eyes Up Appalachia\, will provide an overview of human trafficking\, prevalence studies of trafficking in Appalachian counties\, familial trafficking\, social media and grooming\, warning signs of trafficking\, labor trafficking overview\, special immigrant juvenile trafficking\, and safe harbor. Attendees will identify the vulnerabilities that put a youth at a greater risk for being trafficked\, explain the unique vulnerabilities that may be present in a familial trafficking situation\, recite questions that might help identify a trafficking situation with youth\, understand the differences between grooming on social media and sextortion\, identify what labor trafficking could look like in youth\, recognize labor trafficking in their communities\, and feel comfortable advocating for Safe Harbor in their courts. \nLocation: Stark County Educational Service Center\, 6057 Strip Avenue NW\, North Canton\, OH 44720 \nFREE. This event is hosted by ONCAC. Please contact ONCAC at oncac@oncac.org with any questions.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/oncac-moving-beyond-basics-a-closer-look-at-sex-labor-and-familial-trafficking/
CATEGORIES:ONCAC Events,Statewide Event,Statewide Training Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T163000
DTSTAMP:20240221T135343Z
CREATED:20231221T153950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T135343Z
UID:10000634-1710342000-1710347400@ovwa.org
SUMMARY:OVWA Webinar Wednesday: Canine Comfort in Victim Advocacy and Crisis Response
DESCRIPTION:Please join Jeannette Adkins\, Retired\, Michael’s House CAC Director\, OCRT Co-Coordinator\, Laura Romans and Ottimo\, CCI facility dog\, to learn about the benefits\, comfort\, and assistance dogs provide to victims of crime. The use of canines or facility dogs in victim assistance is becoming more commonplace today and is a valuable tool for advocates in their daily work. Facility dogs are now used in courtrooms\, child advocacy centers\, and in victim assistance programs around the country. This workshop will focus on the how-to’s in obtaining a facility dog–resources\, permission\, application process\, and use of a facility dog in the advocate’s everyday practice. We will also discuss the use of these phenomenal dogs in community crisis response after mass violence incidents. \nIf you require accommodations to attend this training\, please email info@ovwa.org no later than one week prior to the webinar date. \nThis training is preapproved for CEU’s from OAN\, NACP\, and the State of Ohio CSWMFT Board.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ovwa-webinar-wednesday-canine-comfort-in-victim-advocacy-and-crisis-response/
CATEGORIES:OVWA Member Events,Statewide Training Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T153000
DTSTAMP:20240227T195019Z
CREATED:20240227T171823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T195019Z
UID:10000643-1710252000-1710257400@ovwa.org
SUMMARY:ODVN - Tuesdays@2: Understanding AI’s Impacts on Domestic Violence Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: \nTuesdays@2: Understanding AI’s Impacts on Domestic Violence Advocacy \nArtificial Intelligence (AI) is not a new concept but has made significant advances in the last few years in our everyday personal and professional lives. While these advances can be used for the betterment of the field\, AI can also be manipulated to harm and abuse domestic violence survivors by individuals who abuse and stalk. In this training\, the National Network to End Domestic Violence’s Safety Net Project will facilitate a conversation around the impacts of AI in the field of domestic violence advocacy and on survivors. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how advances in AI can be used to cause harm\, as well as strategies to support survivors of domestic violence facing these concerns. \nThis training is designed for advocates at all skill levels. \nTrainer: Chad Sniffen\, Senior Technology Safety Specialist\, National Network to End Domestic Violence \nDeadline to Register: Thursday\, March 7\, 2024 \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-tuesdays2-understanding-ais-impacts-on-domestic-violence-advocacy/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events,Statewide Training Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T150000
DTSTAMP:20240228T140814Z
CREATED:20240206T200526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T140814Z
UID:10000635-1709902800-1709910000@ovwa.org
SUMMARY:OVWA Quarterly Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the OVWA Quarterly Membership Meeting! All members are invited and encouraged to attend. We hope to connect with advocates and advocacy programs throughout the state as well as tell our members what OVWA has been working on in 2024. We would love to highlight the work you are doing in your program\, so please reach out to us at info@ovwa.org if you have news or events you would like to share at the meeting. An agenda will be added closer to the meeting date. As always\, feel free to contact us with any questions.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/quarterly-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:OVWA Member Events,Statewide Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T163000
DTSTAMP:20240222T170011Z
CREATED:20231222T171331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T170011Z
UID:10000622-1709296200-1709310600@ovwa.org
SUMMARY:OVWA Quarterly Member Training: Trauma\, ACES\, PACES\, & the Resiliency of Survivors
DESCRIPTION:Please join OVWA’s Wendy Ricks Hoff\, BA\, RA\, CA\, TRCC\, Program Director\, and Sonia Ferencik\, LISW-S\, RA\, 200-CYT\, Youth Advocacy & Trauma Informed Services Coordinator\, ODVN\, to take a deeper dive into trauma and resiliency. This training will explore how service providers can center the strengths of youth and adult survivors\, while also validating their lived experiences of trauma and adversity. PACES (Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences) research has guided programs and communities to change their service design for better outcomes by recognizing the whole journey of an individual. Participants will learn how the groundbreaking research that lead to the ACES questionnaire changed the landscape of our understanding of trauma\, and discuss how incorporating the newer research findings of PACES can influence trauma-responsive advocacy skills. Participants will examine how to create necessary changes that enhance interactions with survivors through the creation of policies and procedures\, staff training\, direct service\, and resources and referrals. \nIf you require accommodations to attend this training\, please email us at info@ovwa.org no later than one week prior to the training. \nThis training is preapproved for CEU’s from OAN\, NACP\, and the State of Ohio CSWMFT Board. \n \n 
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/quarterly-member-training-trauma-aces-paces-the-resiliency-of-survivors/
CATEGORIES:OVWA Member Events,Statewide Training Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T163000
DTSTAMP:20240112T155023Z
CREATED:20231221T153553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T155023Z
UID:10000621-1707318000-1707323400@ovwa.org
SUMMARY:OVWA Webinar Wednesday: Laughing: Just for the Health of It
DESCRIPTION:Please join OVWA and Karen Vadino\, MSW\, LPCC\, OCPSII\, as we offer a Valentine to all Ohio advocates and allied professionals! Humor and laughter are essential ingredients for healthy selves and healthy relationships. Understanding and accepting ourselves can provide a bridge to connecting with others. Laughter and humor impact on our lives in many ways. This webinar will explore that impact and provide opportunities for us to examine our own sense of humor. We will determine strategies for adding more humor into our lives. \nIf you require accommodations to attend this training\, please email info@ovwa.org no later than one week prior to the webinar date. \nThis training is preapproved for CEU’s from OAN\, NACP\, and the State of Ohio CSWMFT Board. \nRegister now!
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ovwa-webinar-wednesday-laughing-just-for-the-health-of-it/
CATEGORIES:OVWA Public Events,Statewide Training Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T163000
DTSTAMP:20240401T202943Z
CREATED:20231219T214757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T202943Z
UID:10000619-1706185800-1706200200@ovwa.org
SUMMARY:OVWA Quarterly Training: Marsy’s Law Implementation and Advocacy Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Please join Elizabeth Well\, Legal Director\, Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center (OCVJC)\, Valerie Hooper\, R.A.\,C.A.\, Unit 107\, Victim Advocate/Offender Watch\, Supervisor\, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office\, Operations Division\, and Wendy Ricks Hoff\, BA\,RA CA\, TRCC\, OVWA Program Director\, to discuss best practices for systems advocacy and the implementation of Marsy’s Law. While crime victim rights have been in place since 1992\, Marsy’s Law and the passage of the constitutional amendment based on Marsy’s Law increased the strength of many existing laws as well as instituted additional mandates on many systems professionals. While criminal justice systems bear the bulk of the responsibility for crime victim rights mandates\, both systems- and community-based advocates may be in the position of ensuring these rights are protected and easily accessible. This training will identify the current legal requirements\, common difficulties in the implementation within the system\, and best practices and ethical considerations for advocates in balancing systems advocacy with crime victim rights advocacy in the criminal justice system. \nIf you require accommodations to attend this training\, please email info@ovwa.org no later than one week prior to the webinar date. \nThis training is preapproved for CEU’s from OAN\, NACP\, and the State of Ohio CSWMFT Board. \nRegister now!
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ovwa-quarterly-member-training-marsys-law-implementation-and-advocacy-best-practices/
CATEGORIES:OVWA Public Events,Statewide Training Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T163000
DTSTAMP:20231222T022833Z
CREATED:20231219T214657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T022833Z
UID:10000620-1704898800-1704904200@ovwa.org
SUMMARY:OVWA Webinar Wednesday: The Ohio Crisis Response Team
DESCRIPTION:Mass violence has become more frequent in our society and whether it be intentional mass murder\, automobile accidents\, or natural disasters\, crisis responders through the Ohio Crisis Response Team have been responding to incidents and providing services to communities since 1996. OCRT is a statewide crisis response team which uses the NOVA model of crisis response which utilizes trained volunteers from all backgrounds to provide crisis response and assistance to the state of Ohio and as a part of the National Crisis Response teams organized by NOVA. Due to the unique trauma and tragedies that impact communities\, advocates throughout Ohio have been actively involved with OCRT since its inception. In fact\, the team was founded by three victim advocacy leaders (and OVWA leaders and members) in Ohio who continue to manage the team today. This  training will provide information about OCRT\, practical crisis response skills\, and steps to consider when faced with a disaster in your own community. \nIf you require accommodations to attend this training\, please email info@ovwa.org no later than one week prior to the webinar date.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ovwa-webinar-wednesday-the-ohio-crisis-response-team/
CATEGORIES:OVWA Member Events,Statewide Training Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T090000
DTSTAMP:20231006T163808Z
CREATED:20231006T151559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163808Z
UID:10000614-1702458000-1702458000@ovwa.org
SUMMARY:ODVN - Advocacy Skills Interactive Workshop: Youth Inclusion\, Equity & Trauma-Informed Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Note This training is hosted by ODVN If you have any questions  please contact ODVN directly
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/odvn-advocacy-skills-interactive-workshop-youth-inclusion-equity-trauma-informed-advocacy-2/
CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events
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