BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ohio Victim Witness Association - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ohio Victim Witness Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ovwa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ohio Victim Witness Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T150000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163633Z CREATED:20230920T170725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163633Z UID:10000551-1689174000-1689174000@ovwa.org SUMMARY:OVWA Webinar Wednesday - CASA-Court Appointed Special Advocates DESCRIPTION:Please join OVWA and Kathy King Strategic Resource Advisor Guardian ad Litem Credentialed Victims’Advocate Certified Praesidium Guardian to learn about advocacy for children through the CASA program We will learn about the CASA programs throughout Ohio the role and responsibilities of a CASA advocate and how our work as systems and community-based advocates may intersect with CASA If you are an OVWA member please log in with your username and password and you will see the Register Now button Not yet a member but would like to attend this training? Visit our Become a Member page to see the many levels of membership offered We welcome new members! This webinar is pre-approved for 15 CEU’s from the State of Ohio CSWMFTB and OVWA training programs are pre-approved through both the Ohio Advocate Network and the National Advocate Credentialing Program If you require accommodations please email us at info@ovwa.org no later than one week prior to the webinar URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-34__trashed/ CATEGORIES:OVWA Member Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T090000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163632Z CREATED:20230920T170726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163632Z UID:10000550-1689152400-1689152400@ovwa.org SUMMARY:ODVN - Working with Dysregulated and Dissociated Survivors: Advanced Skills for Advocates DESCRIPTION:Note This training is hosted by ODVN If you have any questions please contact ODVN directly URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-35__trashed/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230706T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230706T080000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163630Z CREATED:20230920T170727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163630Z UID:10000549-1688630400-1688630400@ovwa.org SUMMARY:AAC - ADEPT Interviewing Tools & Techniques for the Disability Community DESCRIPTION:This AACs’ ADEPT series two-day training for law enforcement covers tips and techniques for interviewing members of the disability community with “disability” defined broadly as it is under the ADA This includes interviewing older adults people who do not traditionally communicate through speech people with mental health disabilities people with intellectual and developmental disabilities etc \nParticipants will gain an understanding of how language and perspective impact interactions with the disability community learn about accessibility and accommodations and discuss specific interactions and case examples They will also practice interview skills learn about resources that are available to law enforcement and first responders and participate in a question-and-answer session to allow for group discussion and learning \nPre-Requisites\nThis training is for mid-level through seasoned law enforcement professionals who conduct interviews Participants MUST have taken the AACs’ Accessibility and Accommodation Training for Law Enforcement before taking this course \nMaximum Number of Attendees 40 \nCost for this training is $550 per person billed via PayPal after the participant’s application is approved To bring this training to your group contact us at training@adultadvocacycentersorg \nThese trainings are held online from 9 am to 5 pm each day \nRegistration\nCourse dates are listed below To bring this training to your group contact us at training@adultadvocacycentersorg \nDisclaimer\nThe AACs reserves the right to reject any applicant who does not align with our programmatic goals \nDates\nWednesday December 14 – Thursday December 15\nWednesday February 8 – Thursday February 9 2023\nWednesday April 5 – Thursday April 6 2023\nThursday July 6 – Friday July 7 2023\nMonday September 11 – Tuesday September 12 2023 URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-36__trashed/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230626T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230626T080000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163621Z CREATED:20230920T170727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163621Z UID:10000548-1687766400-1687766400@ovwa.org SUMMARY:AAC - ADEPT Forensic Interview Protocol for Victims of Neglect with Disabilities DESCRIPTION:The AACs’ ADEPT Forensic Interview Protocol for Victims of Neglect with Disabilites four-day training addresses the historic difficulties that many interviewers and investigators encounter when the alleged crime involves neglect including physical financial medical and supervisory neglect This training teaches a forensic interview protocol for victims of neglect with disabilities in a step-by-step trauma-responsive format while providing accessibility accommodations and cultural humility\nThe Adult Advocacy Centers are very grateful to the following organizations for working with us to ensure that this protocol is comprehensive and evidence-based: \nAdvocacy and Protective Services Inc\nThe Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities\nThe Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities\nThe Forensic Nursing Network\nThe Office of Ohio Attorney General Elder Justice Unit\nDisability Rights Ohio\nOhio Mental Health and Addiction Services\nThe Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Department of Emergency Medicine\nThe Ohio State University Nisonger Center\nPro Seniors\nTraining Methodology Virtual – Live with Practicum \nMaximum Number of Attendees 24 \nPre-requisites\nAll participants MUST have completed Foundational Forensic Interview training (minimum 32 hours) AND Project FIND Advanced Training (minimum 235 hours) \nCost\nCost for this training is $550 per person billed via PayPal after the participant’s application is approved \nTimes\nThese trainings are held online from 8:30 am to 4 pm each day \nConflict of Interest Statement\nThis training is for establishing and implementing a protocol that is legally defensible to assist in the prosecution of crimes against people with disabilities It is not meant for professionals who may be hired as a third party to investigate or advise a private company or other organization on the prevention or uncov URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-37__trashed/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T130000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163619Z CREATED:20230920T170728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163619Z UID:10000547-1687438800-1687438800@ovwa.org SUMMARY:ODVN - The Art of Making Compelling Funding Requests DESCRIPTION:Note This training is hosted by ODVN If you have any questions please contact ODVN directly URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-38__trashed/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T080000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163618Z CREATED:20230920T170729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163618Z UID:10000546-1687334400-1687334400@ovwa.org SUMMARY:AAC - ADEPT Training Series - ADEPT Accessibility and Accommodation Training for Law Enforcement DESCRIPTION:The ADEPT Accessibility and Accommodation Training for Law Enforcement is a one- or two-day training designed by the AACs for use by law enforcement agencies when working with adults with disabilities The training is founded on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) best practices regarding accessibility accommodations trauma victimization and the intersectionality of individuals’ lives The curriculum is designed to support and enhance law enforcement’s response to individuals with disabilities We will explore real-life examples of how law enforcement can provide accommodations to this population while still performing their required duties Finally we will provide and discuss specific tools and strategies that can be used to support individuals with disabilities while interacting with law enforcement Presenters will include disabled individuals with lived experience giving participants the opportunity to discuss questions and ideas they have surrounding these topics\nPre-Requisites\nThis training is intended for law enforcement professionals early-career through seasoned who are interested in improving and enhancing their understanding and awareness surrounding accommodations and accessibility for individuals with disabilities \nMaximum Number of Attendees 40 \nCost\nCost for this training is $400 per person billed via PayPal after the participant’s application is approved \nTimes\nThese trainings are held from 9 am to noon OR from 2 to 5 pm Please check the time on the registration form for each date URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-39__trashed/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T090000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163617Z CREATED:20230920T170745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163617Z UID:10000545-1686906000-1686906000@ovwa.org SUMMARY:ODVN - Advocacy Skills Interactive Workshop: Approaching Interactions with a Growth Mindset DESCRIPTION:Note This training is hosted by ODVN If you have any questions please contact ODVN directly URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-40__trashed/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T150000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163615Z CREATED:20230920T170746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163615Z UID:10000544-1686754800-1686754800@ovwa.org SUMMARY:OVWA Webinar Wednesday - Federal Level Advocacy DESCRIPTION:Please join OVWA and Victim Services from the Federal Bureau of Investigation to learn about services and advocacy for survivors in the federal system If you have accepted grant awards you may recall the commitment you are asked to sign to work with federal victim services when appropriate When does this happen? We will learn potential intersections between local state and federal victim services and how to effectively assist survivors across systems If you are an OVWA member please log in with your username and password and you will see the Register Now button Not yet a member but would like to attend this training? Visit our Become a Member page to see the many levels of membership offered We welcome new members! This webinar is pre-approved for 15 CEU’s from the State of Ohio CSWMFTB and OVWA training programs are pre-approved through both the Ohio Advocate Network and the National Advocate Credentialing Program If you require accommodations please email us at info@ovwa.org no later than one week prior to the webinar URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-41__trashed/ CATEGORIES:OVWA Member Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230612T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230612T083000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163606Z CREATED:20230920T170747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163606Z UID:10000543-1686558600-1686558600@ovwa.org SUMMARY:AAC - Project FIND Advanced Certificate Training DESCRIPTION:The Advanced Forensic Interviewing Individuals with Disabilities (Project FIND) certificate is a five-day training designed for established forensic interviewers with previous basic training and extensive experience in forensic interviewing and or working with individuals with disabilities The certificate is founded in forensic interviewing best practices with considerations and adaptations to account for individual disability mental health disorder language capacity and cultural background The curriculum is designed to support forensic interviewers to gather information from alleged victims and witnesses in the most reliable and legally defensible manner\nCost for this training is $625 per person This fee can be paid via PayPal or can be invoiced to your agency Please email training@adultadvocacycenterscom if you need an invoice \nParticipants may earn 24 CEU hours through the SOH CSWMFTB In addition the Department of Developmental Disabilities has approved 22 hours (55 CEU hours per day) for Investigative Agents and Service and Support Administrators who attended this training \nNote This training is hosted by AAC If you have any questions please contact AAC directly URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-42__trashed/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T123000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163604Z CREATED:20230920T170747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163604Z UID:10000542-1685622600-1685622600@ovwa.org SUMMARY:OVWA Quarterly Member Training - Growing Together: Partnerships that Work DESCRIPTION:Please join OVWA’s Elyse McConnell Executive Director and Wendy Ricks Hoff Program Director for Growing Together Creating Partnerships that Work Learning objectives for this training include identifying some of the common barriers to building and maintaining strong community partnerships developing a framework for approaching new partnerships learning effective strategies to manage relationships and overcome challenges and the training will provide opportunities for interactive practice in conflict resolution modalities If you are an OVWA member please log in with your username and password and you will see the Register Now button Not yet a member but would like to attend this training? Visit our Become a Member page to see the many levels of membership offered We welcome new members! This webinar is pre-approved for 35 CEU’s from the State of Ohio CSWMFTB and OVWA training programs are pre-approved through both the Ohio Advocate Network and the National Advocate Credentialing Program If you require accommodations please email us at info@ovwa.org no later than one week prior to the webinar URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-43__trashed/ CATEGORIES:OVWA Member Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T100000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163603Z CREATED:20230920T170748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163603Z UID:10000541-1684922400-1684922400@ovwa.org SUMMARY:ODVN - Creative Collaborations to Combat GPS Stalking DESCRIPTION:Note This training is hosted by ODVN If you have any questions please contact ODVN directly URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-44__trashed/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T080000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163601Z CREATED:20230920T170749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163601Z UID:10000540-1684915200-1684915200@ovwa.org SUMMARY:AAC - ADEPT Investigating Allegations of Abuse and Neglect Committed Against Older Adults DESCRIPTION:Elder abuse is a widespread problem that deprives older adults of their health safety and security At least 10% of older adults will experience some form of elder abuse in a given year These rates are even higher in facility settings and since the pandemic abuse rates have increased\nTo address this important matter the Adult Advocacy Centers (AACs) created a two-day training to teach the skills needed to investigate allegations of abuse and neglect committed against older adults This comprehensive training is for professionals working in the field In addition to discussing the intersection of aging and disabilities curriculum topic areas covered during this training include: \nGathering and examining source documentation\nDocumenting victim and witness statements\nCreating a chronology\nConducting an on-site investigation in community and facility settings\nSearching records and databases\nCorroborating evidence\nReporting and obstacles to reporting\nInformation provided during this training is built upon through sample case examples individual practice large group discussion question and answer sessions and trainer feedback \nMaximum Number of Attendees 25 \nPre-Requisites\nParticipants must be professionals who investigate abuse and neglect against older adults \nCost for this training is $350 per person billed via PayPal after the participant’s application is approved \nThese trainings are held online from 9 am to 5 pm each day \nDisclaimer\nThe AACs reserves the right to reject any applicant who does not align with our programmatic goals \nDates\nMonday November 28 – Tuesday November 29\nThursday February 16 – Friday February 17 2023\nWednesday May 24 – Thursday May 25 2023\nThursday July 20 – Friday July 21 2023\nWednesday October 11 – Thursday October 12 2023 URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-45__trashed/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T123000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163600Z CREATED:20230920T170749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163600Z UID:10000539-1684845000-1684845000@ovwa.org SUMMARY:ODVN - Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Domestic Violence Response DESCRIPTION:Note This training is hosted by ODVN If you have any questions please contact ODVN directly URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-46__trashed/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T090000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163551Z CREATED:20230920T170750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163551Z UID:10000538-1684400400-1684400400@ovwa.org SUMMARY:ODVN - Advocacy Skills Interactive Workshop: Normalizing Trauma Reactions - Youth\, Parents\, & Adults DESCRIPTION:Note This training is hosted by ODVN If you have any questions please contact ODVN directly URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-47__trashed/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T130000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163549Z CREATED:20230920T170751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163549Z UID:10000537-1684328400-1684328400@ovwa.org SUMMARY:ODVN - Youth Advocacy Caucus: Trauma-Informed Approaches with Parents and Youth DESCRIPTION:Note This training is hosted by ODVN If you have any questions please contact ODVN directly URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-48__trashed/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T090000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163548Z CREATED:20230920T170751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163548Z UID:10000536-1684314000-1684314000@ovwa.org SUMMARY:AAC - Diversity & Intersectionality Training Through a Disability Lens DESCRIPTION:The Adult Advocacy Centers’ Diversity & Intersectionality Through the Disability Lens training is a three half-day training designed for service providers and general audiences This training is for any individual or agency looking to expand or gain knowledge on the topics of diversity intersectionality cultural education and individuals with disabilities The training is founded in intersectionality and diversity best practices with considerations for the disability community trauma and cultural background Curriculum topic areas include cultural competency vs cultural humility privilege and power microaggressions trailblazers in the field best practices intersectionality and oppression—all through a disability lens Training material is delivered through lecture participation large and small group discussion videos and case scenarios\nNumber of Attendees 25 maximum \nCost\nThe November 16-18 2022 session of this training is free thanks to a VOCA grant from the Ohio Attorney General’s office Cost for all other sessions of this training is $200 per person billed via PayPal after the participant’s application is approved \nTimes\nThese trainings are held online from 9 am to noon for the first two days and 9 am to 12:30 pm for the third day \nDisclaimer\nThe AACs reserves the right to reject any applicant who does not align with our programmatic goals URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-49__trashed/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T150000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163547Z CREATED:20230920T170752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163547Z UID:10000535-1683730800-1683730800@ovwa.org SUMMARY:OVWA Webinar Wednesday - Trauma Responsive Leadership DESCRIPTION:Please join OVWA Heather Katafiasz PhD IMFT-S AAMFT-AS Associate Professor Program Director & Clinical Training Director Marriage and Family Therapy Masters Program Program Director Counselor Education and Supervision with specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy Doctoral Program School of Counseling College of Health and Human Sciences The University of Akron and Rikki A Patton PhD IMFT-S AAMFT Approved Supervisor Professor School of Social Work & Family Sciences College of Health & Human Sciences The University of Akron to learn the qualities and importance of leadership in the field of advocacy This training is beneficial for all levels of advocacy direct service advocates supervisors and administrators to learn leadership perspectives and effective leadership skills inspiring confidence empowerment and agency in furtherance of the field of victim advocacy in Ohio This webinar is pre-approved for 15 CEU’s from the State of Ohio CSWMFTB and OVWA training programs are pre-approved through both the Ohio Advocate Network and the National Advocate Credentialing Program If you require accommodations please email us at info@ovwa.org no later than one week prior to the webinar URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-50__trashed/ CATEGORIES:OVWA Member Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T150000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163545Z CREATED:20230920T170753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163545Z UID:10000534-1682521200-1682521200@ovwa.org SUMMARY:OVWA Webinar Wednesday - Special Considerations Working with Survivors of Sexual Violence DESCRIPTION:Please join OVWA and SARNCO Ohio Health to learn best practices and special considerations in advocating for and supporting sexual violence survivors This webinar is pre-approved for 15 CEU’s from the State of Ohio CSWMFTB and OVWA training programs are pre-approved through both the Ohio Advocate Network and the National Advocate Credentialing Program If you require accommodations please email us at info@ovwa.org no later than one week prior to the webinar URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-51__trashed/ CATEGORIES:OVWA Member Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T080000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163536Z CREATED:20230920T170753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163536Z UID:10000533-1682323200-1682323200@ovwa.org SUMMARY:AAC - ADEPT Forensic Interview Protocol for Victims of Neglect with Disabilities DESCRIPTION:The AACs’ ADEPT Forensic Interview Protocol for Victims of Neglect with Disabilites four-day training addresses the historic difficulties that many interviewers and investigators encounter when the alleged crime involves neglect including physical financial medical and supervisory neglect This training teaches a forensic interview protocol for victims of neglect with disabilities in a step-by-step trauma-responsive format while providing accessibility accommodations and cultural humility\nThe Adult Advocacy Centers are very grateful to the following organizations for working with us to ensure that this protocol is comprehensive and evidence-based: \nAdvocacy and Protective Services Inc\nThe Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities\nThe Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities\nThe Forensic Nursing Network\nThe Office of Ohio Attorney General Elder Justice Unit\nDisability Rights Ohio\nOhio Mental Health and Addiction Services\nThe Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Department of Emergency Medicine\nThe Ohio State University Nisonger Center\nPro Seniors\nTraining Methodology Virtual – Live with Practicum \nMaximum Number of Attendees 24 \nPre-requisites\nAll participants MUST have completed Foundational Forensic Interview training (minimum 32 hours) AND Project FIND Advanced Training (minimum 235 hours) \nCost\nCost for this training is $550 per person billed via PayPal after the participant’s application is approved \nTimes\nThese trainings are held online from 8:30 am to 4 pm each day \nConflict of Interest Statement\nThis training is for establishing and implementing a protocol that is legally defensible to assist in the prosecution of crimes against people with disabilities It is not meant for professionals who may be hired as a third party to investigate or advise a private company or other organization on the prevention or uncov URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-52__trashed/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T090000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163534Z CREATED:20230920T170754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163534Z UID:10000532-1681981200-1681981200@ovwa.org SUMMARY:ODVN - Advocacy Skills Interactive Workshop: Promoting Connections through Family Support Groups DESCRIPTION:Note This training is hosted by ODVN If you have any questions please contact ODVN directly URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-53__trashed/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T090000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163533Z CREATED:20230920T170755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163533Z UID:10000531-1681894800-1681894800@ovwa.org SUMMARY:ODVN - Substance Use\, Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Care: Practical Strategies DESCRIPTION:Note This training is hosted by ODVN If you have any questions please contact ODVN directly URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-54__trashed/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T130000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163532Z CREATED:20230920T170755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163532Z UID:10000530-1681477200-1681477200@ovwa.org SUMMARY:OVWA Quarterly Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Don’t see the register now button? Sign in to the website with your user name and password and you will see it here!Please join us for the OVWA Quarterly Membership Meeting We will discuss current and future OVWA business and this meeting will be open for participation from members We encourage questions and discussion topics from members during the meeting and hope to connect with all OVWA members across the state URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-55__trashed/ CATEGORIES:OVWA Member Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T130000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163530Z CREATED:20230920T170756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163530Z UID:10000529-1681390800-1681390800@ovwa.org SUMMARY:ODVN - Student Voices on Campus Prevention DESCRIPTION:Note This training is hosted by ODVN If you have any questions please contact ODVN directly URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-56__trashed/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T090000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163521Z CREATED:20230920T170757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163521Z UID:10000528-1681376400-1681376400@ovwa.org SUMMARY:AAC - Trauma Informed Care for Individuals with Disabilities Training DESCRIPTION:The Adult Advocacy Centers Trauma-Informed Care for Individuals with Disabilities one-day training is designed for mental health professionals This webinar will provide training on issues related to disability as well as specific information on adapting interventions so that mental health professionals can feel both competent and confident in their own ability to support both individuals with and without disabilities in their journey to processing and coping with trauma URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-57__trashed/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T150000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163519Z CREATED:20230920T170757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163519Z UID:10000527-1681311600-1681311600@ovwa.org SUMMARY:OVWA Webinar Wednesday - Start by Believing: Working to Improve Negative Responses to Sexual Assault DESCRIPTION:Sexual assaults are the most underreported crime in our country Many victims are met with doubt and blame when reporting their victimization Unfortunately these negative responses are based on stereotypes and implicit biases that have plagued our society for decades This training focuses on Start by Believing a public awareness campaign started by EVAWI designed to improve the public response to sexual assault The goal is to provide communities with factual information surrounding what rapetruly looks like how our implicit biases can shape our judgment of victims and perpetrators and how this trauma can affect victims’ reactions and decisions Through this campaign Summit County Prosecutor Sherri Bevan Walsh strives to improve how sexual assault cases are handled in our community and ultimately hold more perpetrators accountable Every response matters OVWA training programs are pre-approved through both the Ohio Advocate Network and the National Advocate Credentialing Program If you require accommodations please email us at info@ovwa.org no later than one week prior to the webinar URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-58__trashed/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T093000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163518Z CREATED:20230920T170758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163518Z UID:10000526-1680687000-1680687000@ovwa.org SUMMARY:ODVN - Building Resilience in the Midst of Trauma DESCRIPTION:Note This training is hosted by ODVN If you have any questions please contact ODVN directly URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-59__trashed/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T090000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163517Z CREATED:20230920T170828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163517Z UID:10000525-1680685200-1680685200@ovwa.org SUMMARY:AAC - Project FIND Adapted Training DESCRIPTION:The Adapted FIND three-day training is designed for established forensic interviewers with previous basic training and extensive experience in forensic interviewing and or working with individuals with disabilities The training is founded in forensic interviewing best practices with considerations and adaptations to account for individuals who do not speak use gestures to communicate speak few words or utilize a communication device The curriculum is designed to support forensic interviewers to gather information from alleged victims and witnesses in the most reliable and legally defensible manner\nCost for this training is $550 per person This fee can be paid via PayPal or can be invoiced to your agency Please email training@adultadvocacycenterscom if you need an invoice \nParticipants may earn 18 CEU hours through the SOH CSWMFTB In addition the Department of Developmental Disabilities has approved 195 hours for Investigative Agents and Service and Support Administrators who attended this training \nNote This training is hosted by AAC If you have any questions please contact AAC directly URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-60__trashed/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T080000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163515Z CREATED:20230920T170828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163515Z UID:10000524-1680681600-1680681600@ovwa.org SUMMARY:AAC - ADEPT Interviewing Tools & Techniques for the Disability Community DESCRIPTION:This AACs’ ADEPT series two-day training for law enforcement covers tips and techniques for interviewing members of the disability community with “disability” defined broadly as it is under the ADA This includes interviewing older adults people who do not traditionally communicate through speech people with mental health disabilities people with intellectual and developmental disabilities etc \nParticipants will gain an understanding of how language and perspective impact interactions with the disability community learn about accessibility and accommodations and discuss specific interactions and case examples They will also practice interview skills learn about resources that are available to law enforcement and first responders and participate in a question-and-answer session to allow for group discussion and learning \nPre-Requisites\nThis training is for mid-level through seasoned law enforcement professionals who conduct interviews Participants MUST have taken the AACs’ Accessibility and Accommodation Training for Law Enforcement before taking this course \nMaximum Number of Attendees 40 \nCost for this training is $550 per person billed via PayPal after the participant’s application is approved To bring this training to your group contact us at training@adultadvocacycentersorg \nThese trainings are held online from 9 am to 5 pm each day \nRegistration\nCourse dates are listed below To bring this training to your group contact us at training@adultadvocacycentersorg \nDisclaimer\nThe AACs reserves the right to reject any applicant who does not align with our programmatic goals \nDates\nWednesday December 14 – Thursday December 15\nWednesday February 8 – Thursday February 9 2023\nWednesday April 5 – Thursday April 6 2023\nThursday July 6 – Friday July 7 2023\nMonday September 11 – Tuesday September 12 2023 URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-61__trashed/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T123000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163506Z CREATED:20230920T170829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163506Z UID:10000523-1680179400-1680179400@ovwa.org SUMMARY:OVWA - Advocacy for Juveniles\, Best Practices & Considerations - Part 2 – Advanced Advocacy Skills DESCRIPTION:Note:This training is part 2 of 2 If you are currently registered for this training please also register for Part 1 on March 2 2023 from 12:30 – 4:30 You do not have to attend both but each training will provide 35 hours of continuing education Thank you!\nPlease join OVWA Elizabeth Well Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center (OCVJC) Legal Director Latina Bailey Crime Victim Rights Attorney OCVJC and Micalea Deming Micaela Deming Esq Domestic Violence Civil Attorney and Trainer for the OVWA Quarterly Member Training – Advocacy for Juveniles Best Practices and Considerations – Part 2 of 2 – Advanced Advocacy Skills for Children Across Systems You will learn about the many agencies that may become involved when children/juveniles are victimized how to navigate and collaborate with various criminal justice partner agencies and other agencies who are charged with the protection of and best interests of and for children and how our role as an advocate is vitally important in ensuring best outcomes for children/juveniles who have been victimized We will discuss advanced advocacy concepts including rules and laws governing confidentiality ensuring that children have access to crime victim rights barriers to effective advocacy and skills in navigating systems to increase access and positive outcomes We will learn how to work cooperatively between agencies to ensure comprehensive and effective services for juvenile victims of crime through case examples and live interaction This webinar is pre-approved for 35 CEU’s from the State of Ohio CSWMFTB and OVWA training programs are pre-approved through both the Ohio Advocate Network and the National Advocate Credentialing Program If you require accommodations please email us at info@ovwa.org no later than one week prior to the webinar URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-62__trashed/ CATEGORIES:OVWA Member Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T140000 DTSTAMP:20231006T163504Z CREATED:20230920T170830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163504Z UID:10000522-1680012000-1680012000@ovwa.org SUMMARY:ODVN - Tuesdays@2: Holistic Case Management DESCRIPTION:Providing holistic services means addressing the varied and complex needs that domestic violence survivors have when seeking support Physical safety mental health social supports medical care spiritual connection and basic needs are all areas that make up the whole selves of domestic violence survivors Join this quarter’s Tuesdays@2 training where participants will learn from ODVN trainers and a panel of domestic violence advocates about holistic case management and how to implement these concepts into their work in domestic violence programs This is a crucial training for case managers working with domestic violence survivors\nDeadline to Register Friday March 24 2023 \nAmerican Sign Language interpreters will be available \nNote This training is hosted by ODVN If you have any questions please contact ODVN directly URL:https://ovwa.org/event/__trashed-63__trashed/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Training Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR