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SUMMARY:Ohio Attorney General - Two Days in May
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Crime Victim Services Section of Attorney General Yost’s office: \n2024 Two Days in May Conference \nThis annual gathering brings together advocates and others from across disciplines to focus on best practices\, explore trends\, study developments and changes within the field\, learn about legislative updates\, and network. \nThis year’s conference\, themed “Healing Begins With Hope”\, takes place at a new site: the Hilton Columbus Downtown\, 402 N. High St. \nThe event includes: \n–An opening session with remarks from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost\, followed by a keynote address by Kellie Portman\, senior program training manager at the National Organization for Victim Advocacy\, where she focuses on crisis response. \n–A second-day plenary session featuring a panel of survivors and experts from across disciplines. The group will talk about how dedication\, collaboration\, advanced technology\, and a commitment to seeing justice served brought answers to a tragic and complicated cold case of homicide and rape. \n–The choice of five workshops (from among 31 total). The topics range from self-care and legislative updates to an analysis of how social media has dramatically changed the impact of a crime on survivors and how advocates can best help and adjust to that. (Approval for CLEs/CEUs is pending.) \n–A continental breakfast on Monday; coffee/tea service and a catered awards luncheon in the Aminah Robinson Grand Ballroom on Tuesday; access to information from vendors and nonprofit organizations; and drop-in sessions both days with staff from the VOCA/SVAA Grants Unit and the Ohio Crime Victims Compensation Program. \nFee to attend: $125 \nDeadline to register: Sunday\, April 28\, 2024 \nThis event is presented by the Crime Victim Services Section of Attorney General Yost’s office. For questions please email TDIM@OhioAGO.gov or Holly Zachariah Andrews at Holly.ZachariahAndrews@OhioAGO.gov or 614-216-4909.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ohio-attorney-general-two-days-in-may/
CATEGORIES:Statewide Event,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T160000
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SUMMARY:SVAA/VAP - Essentials of Victim Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Summit Victim Assistance Academy of Victim Assistance Program of Summit County: \n\nThe Essentials of Victim Advocacy\nThis in-person\, 40-hour course is designed to offer trauma-informed knowledge and skills to individuals serving survivors of crime and other traumatic events. Attendees will gain knowledge about the impact of trauma\, the judicial system\, victim rights\, available resources\, and much more. \n\nCost: $495\nLocation: Victim Assistance Program\, 137 S. Main Street\, Ste. 300\, Akron\, OH 44308\n\n\nThis training is offered by Victim Assistance Program. Please contact Dana Zedak\, Essentials Coordinator\, at dzedak@victimassistanceprogram.org with any questions.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/svaa-vap-essentials-of-victim-advocacy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T150000
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SUMMARY:ODVN - Youth Advocacy Caucus: Supporting Youth Living with Autism in Domestic Violence Services
DESCRIPTION:  \nHosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: \nYouth Advocacy Caucus: Supporting Youth Living with Autism in Domestic Violence Services\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDomestic violence shelters and non-residential programs have youth residents diagnosed with and/or living on the Autism Spectrum. Many programs describe feeling unprepared to support these children and their parents. In Ohio\, we can create shelter and outreach spaces with sensory guidance and learn skills to support Autistic children and their parents. \nPlease join ODVN’s keynote speaker\, Mandi Rickelman from Monarch Center for Autism\, as she teaches how to co-support families seeking safety and services. Participants will learn an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)\, the definition of ASD\, its common characteristics\, and practical strategies to use in the shelter environment. This caucus meeting will explore how the unique characteristics of ASD are experienced by different individuals and their families\, and how to provide a supportive and empathetic environment through visuals and scenarios.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKeynote Speaker: Mandi Rickelman\, MA\, Director of the Welcoming Spaces Program at Monarch Center for Autism\, a division of Bellefaire JCB \nThis is a FREE virtual event. \nDeadline to Register: May 9\, 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-youth-advocacy-caucus-supporting-youth-living-with-autism-in-domestic-violence-services/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events,Statewide Event,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T160000
DTSTAMP:20240501T191729Z
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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/2024-05-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T120000
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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 (1.5 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 1.5 hour training is offered once a month\, May-November (excluding August). \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-343/2024-05-16/
CATEGORIES:OAESV Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T120000
DTSTAMP:20240312T140436Z
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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/2024-05-17/
CATEGORIES:OCVJC Events,Statewide Event,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T160000
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SUMMARY:Franklin County Court of Common Pleas\, Domestic Relations - Animal Abuse and Domestic Violence
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Franklin County Court of Common Pleas\, Domestic Relations: \nA Matter of Community and Family Safety: Understanding and Addressing the Interconnections Between Animal Abuse and Interpersonal Violence \nIntroductory Training \nThe human-animal bond is a mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between people and animals that contributes to the health and wellbeing of both. Unfortunately\, that same bond can be exploited and weaponized in abusive human relationships. Countless studies over the past forty years have examined and documented “the Link” between animal cruelty and various forms of interpersonal violence\, namely domestic or interpersonal violence\, child maltreatment\, and elder abuse. This training will provide fundamental education on the Link and will delve into the ways that state laws\, including Ohio laws\, and court systems acknowledge and respond to the Link. \nWhat Court Officers Can Do to Safeguard the Human-Animal Bond and Address the LINK in Domestic Relations Cases \nJudges handling domestic relations cases have unique opportunities as well as obligations to safeguard all the members of a household — pets and humans — and to promote the wellbeing of each. This presentation will introduce juc„cial officers and other legal practitioners to recommended practices in these cases. It will also engage participants in action planning on steps to implement recommended practice in Franklin County. \nLocation: Franklin County Government Center\, 369 S High St\, Columbus\, OH 43215 | First Floor\, Room 3 \nThis FREE event is hosted by the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas\, Domestic Relations. See the full flyer here. \nPlease RSVP to sheree_yates@fccourts.org by May 3\, 2024.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/franklin-county-court-of-common-pleas-domestic-relations-animal-abuse-and-domestic-violence/
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