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OVWA Launches New On-Demand Learning System for Members
Today, the Ohio Victim Witness Association (OVWA) unveiled its new online learning system, giving members their first look during the Quarterly Member Meeting. While OVWA has long provided recorded trainings for later viewing, this launch marks a significant advancement: for the first time, members can now earn continuing education (CE/CEU) credits on-demand by completing archived…
OVWA Honors the Marlene Young Outstanding Leadership Award Recipient
Honoring Leadership in Victim Advocacy Since 1999, the OVWA Past Presidents’ Committee has recognized individuals who exemplify exceptional leadership in victim assistance through the Marlene Young Outstanding Leadership Award. The OVWA Past Presidents’ Committee is honored to recognize 2024’s recipient: Michael Sheline, Section Chief for Crime Victims at the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. Michael’s dedication, vision, and advocacy…
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…


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