Ohio Victim Witness Association

We urge everyone reading this to take action now on this critical issue!

As we remember and honor those who served, our offices will be closed in observation of Memorial Day.

We'd like to share these upcoming trainings for attorneys who help in divorce proceedings!

Attorneys, register now for our next free CLE on Divorces with Domestic/Family Violence. Regardless of where you practice in the region, you'll benefit from this morning-long training. Choose from two locations: Youngstown on June 3 and Akron on June 4! For details and to register, go to the link in the first comment.

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow at Two Days In May! Stop by our table to say hello and pick up some new giveaways, generously made available by a grant through 4imprint! Support from organizations like 4imprint is so appreciated. If your organization would like to sponsor OVWA, learn more here: https://ovwa.org/sponsor-us/

We are thrilled to announce the publication of Prosecutor-Based Victim Advocacy in Ohio: A Resource Guide for the Field! As always, the guide is free for download at our website, and hard copies are available for order. Read more: http://bit.ly/42AVaz9

TODAY! Join us at 3pm to learn about Trauma-Informed Supervision. Register now: https://ovwa.org/events/

We'll see you next week at Two Days In May! Stop by our table prior to Tuesday at 12:15 to enter our FREE raffle: a tote packed with beach-ready goodies! Winner must pick up before the last workshop on Tuesday.

This month, OVWA's Executive Director joined Laurie of Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence to talk about advocate credentialing--what it is, why it matters, and why an advocate would want to seek credentialing, even when it's voluntary. Listen now: https://oaesv.org/where-we-stand/teal-talk-podcast/

Register now for next Wednesday's webinar on trauma-informed supervision! We welcome Tommy Young, SHRM-SCP, Director of Human Resources, IMPACT Community Action and OVWA Board Member for this important conversation. Whether you are a new or experienced supervisor, or want to build your skills for future roles, you'll learn how to leverage the skills you already possess to effectively coach and encourage your team! https://ovwa.org/events

Thank you to the survivors who shared their experiences on today's webinar! This week is National Crime Victims' Rights Week and one of the things that we often forget is that while justice for a victim/survivor CAN mean long prison sentences, it can also mean restorative justice. As advocates, we can and should strive to uplift survivor voice and choice. Thank you for this reminder, National Organization for Victim Advocacy and the survivors who spoke!

The Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act is a widely-supported, bipartisan effort--and we can get it passed!

The House has acted, and now 700 organizations, including OAESV, are urging the Senate to do the same.

: pass the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act now. Survivors can’t afford delays.