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SUMMARY:ODVN - Beyond the Lease: Strengthening Housing Advocacy Through Holistic Community Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network\nThis training invites participants to explore the foundational principles of holistic community collaboration and why this approach is key to long-term survivor advocacy and housing stability. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how to identify and engage a wide range of community partners—both traditional and non-traditional—to strengthen support beyond housing alone. Together\, participants will examine common gaps and barriers in interagency collaboration\, such as communication challenges\, confidentiality concerns\, and system disconnects\, and how these can affect advocacy efforts. The training will offer practical\, approachable strategies for coordinating resources across housing\, healthcare\, legal services\, education\, employment\, and social services to build meaningful\, wraparound advocacy plans. Facilitated by ODVN and COHHIO\, this session will also feature an engaging panel discussion with experts from the domestic violence and housing fields\, creating space for shared learning and connection. \nCost: Free for members (DV member program\, Organizational\, Individual); $25 for non-members \nRegistration ends March 31st \nThis training is offered by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network. Please contact ODVN at training@odvn.org with any questions. \n \n 
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/odvn-beyond-the-lease-strengthening-housing-advocacy-through-holistic-community-collaboration/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T153000
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SUMMARY:ODVN - Domestic Violence Advocacy Fundamentals (DVAF) for Seasoned Advocates
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network\nExperienced and seasoned advocates are invited to join ODVN for a unique training opportunity to advance their advocacy skills. This training is designed specifically for advocates with at least three years of experience in the domestic violence field\, or 1 year of experience and full completion of the Domestic Violence Advocacy Fundamentals training series. In this training\, advocates will deepen their skills to support survivors through complex situations and systemic barriers. Advocates who attend this training will learn foundational principles for applying an anti-oppressive lens to services\, tools for assessing fidelity to the Trauma-Informed Care model\, strategies for safety planning with complex and high lethality cases\, and steps to take their advocacy to the community and policy levels. Advocates will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning and collaboration with their peers to build upon their knowledge and skills. \nTraining will be hosted in person at ODVN’s office.  \nRegistration ends April 8th or when capacity is met. \nCost: Free with a DV program\, organizational\, or individual membership; $50 for non-members. \nThis training is offered by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network. Please contact ODVN at training@odvn.org with any questions. \n \n 
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/odvn-domestic-violence-advocacy-fundamentals-dvaf-for-seasoned-advocates-2/
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T160000
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SUMMARY:OAESV - Annual Advocacy Day
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence: \nOAESV’s 14th Annual Advocacy Day will be held in person on Wednesday\, April 15th\, 2026\, in Columbus\, in the Ohio Statehouse Atrium. This event brings together community members from across Ohio to collectively advocate for policy change that is survivor-centered. \nOAESV’s Advocacy Day is a free event and open to the public. It will include a morning program\, opportunities to engage with lawmakers\, and time to connect with fellow advocates. Survivors\, advocates\, educators\, students\, legislators\, and anyone else who shares OAESV’s vision of an Ohio free from sexual violence are encouraged to attend. \nThis event is organized by OAESV. Please reach out to publicpolicy@oaesv.org with questions.
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/oaesv-annual-advocacy-day/
CATEGORIES:OAESV Events,Statewide Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T220549
CREATED:20260401T161816Z
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SUMMARY:National Crime Victims' Rights Week
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URL:https://ovwa.org/event/national-crime-victims-rights-week/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T150000
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SUMMARY:ODVN - "Connected in Care" Advocate's Quarterly Peer Support: A Conversation about Storyholding vs. Storycarrying
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network\nThis quarterly peer support session invites advocates into a reflective and restorative conversation about the difference between storyholding and storycarrying in our work with survivors. Together\, we will explore how to compassionately witness and honor survivor experiences without internalizing or carrying the emotional weight in ways that contribute to burnout or vicarious trauma. Through guided discussion and writing and art-based reflection activities\, advocates will have space to process their experiences creatively and collectively. This session strengthens boundaries\, nurtures collective care practices\, and supports sustainable advocacy that centers both survivor dignity and advocate well-being. \nRegistration ends April 14th. \nThis event is offered by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network. Please contact ODVN at training@odvn.org with any questions. \n \n 
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/odvn-connected-in-care-advocates-quarterly-peer-support-a-conversation-about-storyholding-vs-storycarrying/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T123000
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SUMMARY:ODVN - Confidentiality and Best Practices in Documenting Client Records
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network: \nProper documentation is essential when working with survivors of domestic violence. This one and one-half day training assists advocates by providing a greater understanding of using trauma-informed principles in documentation. You will learn where\, why\, and when to document and identify the risks of documenting too little or too much and the risks unique to custody cases. You will learn about best practices for informed releases of information and confidentiality provisions in VOCA\, VAWA\, and FVPSA. Other topics include managing external requests and protecting documentation when responding to subpoenas and file requests. \nThis is a 2-day training: Day 1 is 9 AM to 3:30 PM and Day 2 is 9 AM to 12:30 PM. Participants are required to attend both days in order to receive a certificate. \nRegistration ends April 16.  \nCost: Free for ODVN Members; $75 for Non-ODVN Members. \nThis training is offered by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network. Please contact ODVN at training@odvn.org with any questions. \n \n 
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/odvn-confidentiality-and-best-practices-in-documenting-client-records-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ODVN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T163000
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SUMMARY:OVWA Quarterly Member Training: Behind the Case: A Multidisciplinary Walkthrough of a Sexual Assault Case
DESCRIPTION:This training provides a multidisciplinary walkthrough of a sexual assault case\, following the survivor’s experience through medical forensic care\, advocacy\, law enforcement investigation\, and civil legal remedies. Using a real case example\, presenters will examine how each system functions independently while intersecting with others\, common barriers survivors face\, and opportunities for improved collaboration. The session also includes an evidence-based discussion of sexual assault cold cases that were never tested or fully investigated\, supported by current research. Emphasis is placed on survivor-centered decision-making\, trauma-informed practices\, and lessons learned from both criminal and civil processes. \nPresenter(s): \n• Robin Taylor\, Deputy\, Geauga County Sheriff\n• Dodie Sacia\, Advocate\, Hope and Healing\n• Alexandria Ruden\, Supervising Attorney\, Legal Aid Society of Cleveland\n• Alyse Ziga\, Grand Jury Advocate\, Summit County\n• Jennie Shuki\, Assistant Prosecutor\, Summit County\n• Rachel Lovell\, Associate Professor\, Cleveland State University\n• Jane Bryan\, BSN\, RN\, SANE-A\, Forensic Nurse Examiner\, Cleveland Clinic \n  \n\nThis training is applicable for CEUs from OAN\, NACP\, and preapproved for counselors\, social workers\, and marriage & family therapists through the State of Ohio CSWMFT Board. If you need accommodations to attend this training\, please email us at info@ovwa.org at least one week before the webinar date. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://ovwa.org/event/ovwa-quarterly-member-training-behind-the-case-a-multidisciplinary-walkthrough-of-a-sexual-assault-case/
CATEGORIES:OVWA Member Events,Statewide Training Events
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