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Supporting Ohio’s Victim Advocates with EFT: A Training by Dr. Maria Ortner

On February 12, 2025, the Ohio Victim Witness Association (OVWA) welcomed Dr. Maria Ortner, Global Director of the Tapping Solution Foundation, for a special Webinar Wednesday focused on Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)—often called “tapping.” EFT is a gentle, evidence-informed practice that combines light tapping on acupressure points with mindful attention to emotions. It has been…

OVWA Announces New Board Officers and Welcomes New Trustees

The Ohio Victim Witness Association (OVWA) has announced the election of new officers to its Board of Directors, reaffirming the organization’s commitment to advancing excellence in victim advocacy across Ohio. Ginger Young (The Childhood League Center) will continue as Board President, joined by newly elected Vice President Adam Kempf (Mental Health Recovery Board of Clark,…

OVWA Honors the 2023 and 2024 William F. Schenck Victim Justice Visionary Award of Distinction Recipients

The Ohio Victim Witness Association (“OVWA”) is pleased to announce the 2023 and 2024 recipients of the William F. Schenck Victim Justice Visionary Award of Distinction. This award is presented by the Ohio Victim Witness Association and the Past Presidents’ Committee to an Ohio prosecutor in honor and memory of William F. Schenck, Jr. As…