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SUMMARY:OVWA Webinar Wednesday: Understanding Immigration and the Impacts on Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Immigration is a complex and evolving issue that directly shapes the work of advocates. This webinar provides a clear foundation for understanding immigration terminology and the diverse pathways individuals take to come to the United States\, while emphasizing the importance of cultural humility in practice. Participants will gain insight into recent immigration law updates and explore how these changes affect advocacy with immigrant and refugee clients. The session also highlights best practices for supporting these communities\, offering practical strategies to apply new knowledge to assessment\, safety planning\, and service delivery. Attendees will leave better equipped to navigate the challenges of immigration-related advocacy and to strengthen their support for immigrant survivors and families. \nPresenter(s): Samantha Salamon\, Esq.\, Chief Counsel\, Asian Services in Action\, Inc. \n  \n\nThis training is applicable for CEUs from OAN\, NACP\, and preapproved for counselors\, social workers\, and marriage & family therapists through the State of Ohio CSWMFT Board. If you need accommodations to attend this training\, please email us at info@ovwa.org at least one week before the webinar date.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ovwa-webinar-wednesday-understanding-immigration-and-the-impacts-on-advocacy/
CATEGORIES:OVWA Member Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T163000
DTSTAMP:20260507T071119
CREATED:20260102T181204Z
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SUMMARY:OVWA Webinar Wednesday: Homicide Co-Victims: OVWA Helpline and Guide
DESCRIPTION:OVWA is introducing a new Guide for Homicide Co‑Victims along with the launch of our dedicated helpline. This project is designed to provide compassionate support\, practical resources\, and clear guidance for individuals and families navigating the aftermath of homicide. The guide offers best practices and information to help co‑victims access services\, understand their rights\, and connect with community support. The helpline will serve as a direct line for assistance\, ensuring that those impacted are connected with knowledgeable advocates and critical resources. \nPresenter(s): Wendy Ricks-Hoff\, BA\, RA\, CA\, TRCC\, Program Director\, OVWA; Emily Garrick\, LSW\, Victim Advocate\, OVWA \n  \n\nThis training is applicable for CEUs from OAN\, NACP\, and preapproved for counselors\, social workers\, and marriage & family therapists through the State of Ohio CSWMFT Board. If you need accommodations to attend this training\, please email us at info@ovwa.org at least one week before the webinar date.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ovwa-webinar-wednesday-homicide-co-victims-ovwa-helpline-and-guide/
CATEGORIES:OVWA Member Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T071119
CREATED:20260218T170352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T170750Z
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SUMMARY:OVWA Quarterly Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the OVWA Quarterly Membership Meeting – all members are invited and encouraged to attend. We aim to connect with advocates and advocacy programs throughout the state\, as well as share what OVWA has been working on. We would love to highlight the work you are doing in your programs. Please reach out to us at info@ovwa.org if you have any news or events you’d like to share at the meeting. An agenda will be provided closer to the meeting date. As always\, feel free to contact us with any questions! \n 
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ovwa-quarterly-membership-meeting-9/2026-09-11/
CATEGORIES:OVWA Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T071119
CREATED:20260116T144736Z
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SUMMARY:OCVJC - Marsy's Law Focused Victims' Rights
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. \n \n 
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ocvjc-marsys-law-focused-victims-rights-4/
CATEGORIES:OCVJC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T163000
DTSTAMP:20260507T071119
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SUMMARY:OVWA Webinar Wednesday: Beyond Closed Doors: Identifying and Responding to Domestic Violence
DESCRIPTION:Domestic violence often occurs out of public view\, yet its impact is profound. This webinar will equip attendees with the tools to recognize and respond to abuse in its many forms. Participants will deepen their understanding of how domestic violence is defined\, manifested\, and perpetuated\, and apply this knowledge to real-world advocacy\, assessment\, and safety planning. This presentation will emphasize practical strategies for supporting survivors while navigating the complex barriers they face so that attendees leave with actionable insights to strengthen their response efforts. \nPresenter(s): Leah Stone\, LISW-S\, Training Director\, ODVN \n  \n\nThis training is applicable for CEUs from OAN\, NACP\, and preapproved for counselors\, social workers\, and marriage & family therapists through the State of Ohio CSWMFT Board. If you need accommodations to attend this training\, please email us at info@ovwa.org at least one week before the webinar date.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ovwa-webinar-wednesday-beyond-closed-doors-identifying-and-responding-to-domestic-violence/
CATEGORIES:OVWA Member Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T163000
DTSTAMP:20260507T071119
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SUMMARY:OVWA Quarterly Member Training: Ethics in Victim Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Open to Members & Non-Members! \nPlease join OVWA for an interactive discussion on ethics in the field of advocacy. This webinar will discuss the ethical standards for victim assistance professions as outlined in the National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP)® Code of Ethics\, and as maintained by the NOVA Office for Advocacy Ethics. Participants will discuss ethical dilemmas including\, but not limited to\, boundaries\, dual relationships\, and confidentiality. \nPresenter(s): Elyse McConnell\, MBA\, Executive Director\, OVWA; Wendy Ricks Hoff\, Program Director\, OVWA \n  \n \nThis training is applicable for CEUs from OAN\, NACP\, and preapproved for counselors\, social workers\, and marriage & family therapists through the State of Ohio CSWMFT Board. If you need accommodations to attend this training\, please email us at info@ovwa.org at least one week before the webinar date.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ovwa-quarterly-member-training-ethics-in-victim-advocacy/
CATEGORIES:OVWA Public Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T163000
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SUMMARY:OVWA Webinar Wednesday: QPR Suicide Prevention Training
DESCRIPTION:Details coming soon! \nPresenter(s): Kim Laurene\, PhD\, Director of Grants & Community Outreach\, Victim Assistance Program \n  \n\nThis training is pending CEUs. If you need accommodations to attend this training\, please email us at info@ovwa.org at least one week before the webinar date.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ovwa-webinar-wednesday-qpr-suicide-prevention-training/
CATEGORIES:OVWA Member Events,Statewide Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T123000
DTSTAMP:20260507T071119
CREATED:20260116T145023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T145023Z
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SUMMARY:OCVJC - Marsy's Law Focused Victims' Rights
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. \n \n 
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ocvjc-marsys-law-focused-victims-rights-5/
CATEGORIES:OCVJC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T071119
CREATED:20260218T170352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T170750Z
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SUMMARY:OVWA Quarterly Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the OVWA Quarterly Membership Meeting – all members are invited and encouraged to attend. We aim to connect with advocates and advocacy programs throughout the state\, as well as share what OVWA has been working on. We would love to highlight the work you are doing in your programs. Please reach out to us at info@ovwa.org if you have any news or events you’d like to share at the meeting. An agenda will be provided closer to the meeting date. As always\, feel free to contact us with any questions! \n 
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ovwa-quarterly-membership-meeting-9/2026-12-11/
CATEGORIES:OVWA Member Events
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