cybersafety

  • 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…

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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…

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  • 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,…

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