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SUMMARY:ODVN - Youth Advocacy Caucus: Spotlighting ODVN's Youth Programming
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: \nYouth Advocacy Caucus: Spotlighting ODVN’s Youth Programming\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs November arrives\, it’s time to focus on seasonal activities for youth in shelter and domestic violence programs. This youth caucus meeting will explore engaging and effective strategies for the upcoming fall and winter months. We will cover skill building and toolkit development\, offering methods to help children and youth manage their energy while developing resilience and calming techniques. \nAttendees will learn about trauma-informed practices and how to integrate them into your programs to better support youth and families. We will review valuable resources\, including Gabby Garcia’s interactive picture book Listening to My Body\, which helps children tune into their feelings and bodily sensations; Nick Ortner’s My Magic Breath\, a beautifully illustrated book teaching mindful breathing for calm; and Gorilla Thumps and Bear Hugs\, a Tapping Solution story that introduces the scientifically backed “Tapping” technique for managing stress and emotions. Additional resources include creative youth activities\, ideas for family support groups\, and ZENworks yoga breathing videos with guided breathing exercises tailored for children.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost: FREE \nDeadline to Register: November 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-youth-advocacy-caucus-spotlighting-odvns-youth-programming/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events,Statewide Event,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T150000
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SUMMARY:OVWA Webinar Wednesday: Ohio Missing Persons and the BCI Criminal Intelligence Unit
DESCRIPTION:Please join OVWA\, Cindy Kuhr\, LSW\, MEd\, RA\, CCR\, Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI)\, Victim Specialist – Director Statewide Advocacy/Wellness Coordinator\, and Dana Forney\, Ohio BCI Criminal Intelligence Director\, to discuss missing persons services and resources available within the unit\, including the LINK (Linking Individuals Not Known) program\, and the intersection of local victims advocates with the Criminal Intelligence Unit. \nIf you require accommodations\, please email us at info@ovwa.org no later than one week before the webinar. \nThis training is preapproved for CEUs from OAN\, NACP\, and the State of Ohio CSWMFT Board. \n \n 
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/webinar-wednesday-ohio-missing-persons-and-the-bci-criminal-intelligence-unit/
CATEGORIES:OVWA Member Events,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T090000
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SUMMARY:ODVN - Domestic Violence Advocacy Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\nHosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: \nDomestic Violence Advocacy Fundamentals\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis virtual training\, designed for new advocates or seasoned staff\, consists of three full days of live training and 10 hours of online pre-learning through ODVN’s eLearning Network. This updated DVAF training includes exciting new videos and participant engagement through scenarios\, break-out sessions\, and panel discussions. \nThe training is a pre-approved program through the Ohio Advocate Network (OAN) credentialing board and meets the training requirements for the Registered Advocate (RA) credential. The topics include: \n\nHolistic Case Management: professional boundaries and ethics\, service excellence\, meaningful access\, and accommodations\nVictimization Process: life generated and batterer generated risks\, perpetrator accountability\, rules of a batterer\, impact of a batterer on children and teens\, and supporting parents as survivors\nSurvivor-Defined Advocacy: principles of trauma-informed care\, impact of trauma in the brain and body\, active listening\, empathy\, and vicarious trauma\nSafety Planning: court safety\, safety and visitation\, considerations for survivors from underserved communities (LGBTQIA+\, BIPOC\, older adults\, etc.)\, danger and lethality assessments\, technology and safety\nLegal Advocacy: legal remedies for survivors\, legal resources\, risks and benefits of protection orders\, Ohio’s Crime Victim Compensation program\nCultural Responsiveness: implicit bias\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, impacts of systemic oppression and barriers for underserved communities\n\n***Pre-Learning Requirement: Before registering\, attendees should ensure they are able to attend all three dates. No partial credit will be given. Also\, this hybrid training requires completion of 10 hours of online learning prior to the 3 days of live training.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost: Free for ODVN Members (ODVN Member Program or Individual/Organizational Membership); $150 for Non-ODVN Members. \nDeadline to register: November 1\, 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-domestic-violence-advocacy-fundamentals-5/2024-11-14/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events,Statewide Training Events
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SUMMARY:ODVN - Domestic Violence Advocacy Fundamentals: For Seasoned Advocates
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network: \nDomestic Violence Advocacy Fundamentals: For Seasoned Advocates\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn response to requests from domestic violence programs and advocates\, ODVN has developed this advanced training specifically for seasoned advocates who have been in the field for 3+ years. This virtual training will go beyond the basics of domestic violence advocacy and dive deeper into crucial topics such as brain injury and strangulation\, anti-racist advocacy\, mobile advocacy\, supporting human trafficking victims\, and working with survivors managing mental health and substance use issues. Participants will have the chance to discuss\, ask challenging questions\, and apply skills to realistic scenarios. \nRegistrants must have at least 3 years of experience in the domestic violence field to register. No pre-learning modules are required to take this course.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost: Free for ODVN Members (ODVN Member Program or Individual/Organizational Membership); $50 for Non-ODVN Members. \nDeadline to register: November 8\, 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-domestic-violence-advocacy-fundamentals-for-seasoned-advocates-2/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events,Statewide Event,Statewide Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T103000
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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-343/2024-11-14/
CATEGORIES:OAESV Events,Statewide Training Events
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