About the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence
We Are Ohio's Rape Crisis and Prevention Coalition
The Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence serves as Ohio’s rape crisis coalition. State sexual assault coalitions serve as the main training and technical assistance provider for rape crisis centers on best practices in programming and administration, and they advocate on behalf of rape crisis centers and the survivors they serve in public policy advocacy efforts at the state and federal levels.
State coalitions also lead statewide public awareness efforts and support local rape crisis centers in engaging with diverse communities, survivors, and service providers in their service areas. At OAESV we provide many services, including training for advocates and preventionists, technical assistance for local programs, systems advocacy, public policy work and much more.
Services and Resources for Sexual Violence Survivors, Advocates, Care Providers, and Preventionists
Please help us help survivors and end sexual violence.
Trainings & Events Calendar
Virtual Office Hours
The OAESV holds virtual office hours to provide a safe space for Ohio survivors and their advocates to connect with an attorney. Virtual office hours will allow survivors to discuss legal options, connect with resources, and/or have a brief consultation.
Collective Calls
There is power and strength in a collective! With a rotating focus, these monthly meetings are opportunities to build community and strength as we work together to end sexual violence.
First Friday Calls: Monthly Legislative Updates
Quarterly
Join OAESV’s First Friday calls to discuss timely legislative updates that impact Ohio survivors, rape crisis centers, and communities. Throughout 2025, our First Friday calls will cover relevant state and federal legislative/policy news, provide space for skill-building in public policy engagement, and provide the opportunity to hear from lawmakers and more!
2025 Annual Conference
June 24 - June 26
2025 marked our 13th year hosting this annual conference, inviting partners from all over the state to convene, network, and share ideas and best practices.
From the Blog
How OAESV Evaluates and Supports Ohio Rape Crisis Services
Over the past three decades, the anti-rape movement has evolved into a professional field focused on preventing and responding to various forms of sexual violence. As this field grows and shifts, an increasing number of organizations and departments are providing…
OAESV’s Training Institute and Advocacy Foundations
Join us for a special interview with part of the OAESV Training team as they discuss one of OAESV’s signature events: The Training Institute! Natasha Larson Elliott…
Restorative Justice: An Avenue for Healing the “Unhealable”
While justice in the legal system is punishment, justice in restorative practices is healing. This understanding brought us, Anushah, a survivor and advocate in New Mexico, and Ana, a Colombian “possibilitarian” of restorative processes, together in the middle of a…
What Works for Susan Won’t Work for Tameka: Centering Culture in the Fight Against Sexual Violence
I’ve spent the last 11 years as an advocate, educator, and activist in the fight against sexual violence. As a Black woman survivor, my journey has been one of reclaiming power and rewriting justice on my own terms. I’ve learned…
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