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SUMMARY:Training Institute for Sexual Violence Advocates - Fall 2025
DESCRIPTION:OAESV’s Training Institute for Sexual Violence Advocates is designed for advocates and rape crisis program staff who have been working in the field two years or less\, or are new to Ohio laws and procedures. This training fulfills the “Core Standards for Rape Crisis Programs in Ohio” requirement of 40 hours of introductory training for new staff. OAN and NOVA/NACP: meets requirements as a pre-approved training for “Introductory Advocacy” training. Approved for 37.5 hours of CEU credits for social workers. \nTraining Schedule: \n\n20 Hours of Asynchronous Training: Accessible 10/14/2025-11/2/2025\, completed at your own pace.\n20 Hours of Live Zoom Training: November 3rd – 7th\, 10am-3:30pm with breaks throughout the day\, including a 30 minute lunch break.\n\nREGISTER HERE \nThis training is for OAESV members only. If you need assistance logging into our Member Portal (Coalition Manager) or you would like to become a member\, please email info@oaesv.org for assistance. For additional information or questions\, please email training@oaesv.org. \nObjectives: \n\nParticipants will engage with the training materials in the content areas listed in the “Core Standards for Rape Crisis Programs in Ohio” to meet the minimum requirement of 40 hours of rape crisis advocacy training for newly-hired staff members within six months of hire.\nParticipants will gain a greater understanding of the many diverse factors that influence and affect a sexual violence survivor’s experience of victimization and healing following an assault\, with the purpose of implementing three key elements of victim-centered\, trauma-informed care into their advocacy practice.\nParticipants will learn about at least three medical and three legal services\, to increase their knowledge of resources and options available for survivors.
URL:https://oaesv.org/calendar/training-institute-for-sexual-violence-advocates-fall-2025/
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SUMMARY:OAESV Advocacy Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Since 2013\, OAESV’s Annual Advocacy Day to End Sexual Violence has provided advocates\, survivors\, and interested members of the public with the opportunity to express the importance of sexual violence advocacy and prevention to members of the Ohio Legislature. After the main event\, the one-on-one meetings with lawmakers provide invaluable opportunities for rape crisis professionals to share insight on pending legislation and make informed requests for funding increases. It is simply the best opportunity to have our voices heard in the place where laws are made! \nLEARN MORE & ORDER SWAG \nREGISTER NOW [vc_column_text]
URL:https://oaesv.org/calendar/oaesv-advocacy-day-2025/
CATEGORIES:Signature Events
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SUMMARY:OAESV Advocacy Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\n\nAdvocacy Day 2024 – Shape Ohio Together\nSince 2013\, OAESV’s Annual Advocacy Day to End Sexual Violence has provided advocates\, survivors\, and interested members of the public with the opportunity to express the importance of sexual violence advocacy and prevention to members of the Ohio Legislature. After the main event\, the one-on-one meetings with lawmakers provide invaluable opportunities for rape crisis professionals to share insight on pending legislation and make informed requests for funding increases. It is simply the best opportunity to have our voices heard in the place where laws are made![/vc_column_text]LEARN MORE & ORDER SWAG REGISTER NOW [vc_column_text]\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://oaesv.org/calendar/oaesv-advocacy-day-2024/
CATEGORIES:Signature Events
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SUMMARY:2023 Annual Conference: Forging New Pathways
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\n2023 Annual Conference: Forging New Pathways\nThis year\, we’ve seen an increase in services for survivors and shifts in what survivors need. We’ve seen the continued need for prevention in our communities as violence against our loved ones has persisted. This increased awareness of our work\, intersecting with an increased knowledge of public health\, has fostered exciting innovation\, but has also exposed new barriers. It feels like we’re at a crossroads — can we overcome the barriers and find a new path? Join OAESV as we explore these new pathways and how to make them possible. \nLearn more here! \n\n[/vc_column_text]LEARN MORE HERE [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://oaesv.org/calendar/2023-annual-conference-forging-new-pathways/2023-06-20/
CATEGORIES:Signature Events
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SUMMARY:OAESV Advocacy Day 2023
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][/vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\nOAESV Advocacy Day 2023 – Shape Ohio Together\nApart\, we can only do so much; together\, we can do a lot more. Together we can make a difference in the movement. We can provide comprehensive\, coordinated rape crisis services to survivors. We can emphasize primary prevention\, including efforts to change social norms\, behaviors\, and practices to cultivate a community climate free from violence. There is power and strength in the collective. \nHow can we use what we learn to shape the future? How can we take our collective ideas and strengths and turn them into action? Can we shape legislation? Can we shape school policies? Can we shape ideas\, beliefs\, and misconceptions? \nSince 2013\, OAESV’s Annual Advocacy Day to End Sexual Violence has provided advocates\, survivors\, and interested members of the public with the opportunity to express the importance of sexual violence advocacy and prevention to members of the Ohio Legislature. After the main event\, the one-on-one meetings with lawmakers provide invaluable opportunities for rape crisis professionals to share insight on pending legislation and make informed requests for funding increases. It is simply the best opportunity to have our voices heard in the place where laws are made! \nYou can access the agenda for this year’s Advocacy Day event here. \nASL Interpreters will be present. \nRegistration for this event is now closed. \nLegislative Meeting Resources:\n\nTip Sheet for Talking to Lawmakers\n\nIn Spanish\n\n\nFact Sheet for House Bill 124\n\nIn Spanish\n\n\nFact Sheet for House Bill 143\n\nIn Spanish\n\n\nFact Sheet for Rape Crisis Centers State Budget Increase\n\nIn Spanish\n\n\n2023 Advocacy Day Prep Webinar Slides\n2023 Advocacy Day Prep Webinar Recording\n\nOhio Statehouse Resources:\nYou can find information about all state policymakers\, including a bio\,\ncommittee assignments\, press releases\, and more\, online here:\nhttps://www.legislature.ohio.gov/ \n\nOhio Statehouse Security FAQs\nEvent Parking & Locations\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][/vc_column_inner]
URL:https://oaesv.org/calendar/oaesv-advocacy-day-2023/
LOCATION:Ohio Statehouse
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SUMMARY:OAESV Advocacy Day 2022
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\nOAESV Advocacy Day 2022 – Embrace Your Voice\, Build Community\nSince 2013\, OAESV’s Annual Advocacy Day to End Sexual Violence has provided advocates\, survivors\, and interested members of the public with the opportunity to express the importance of sexual violence advocacy and prevention to members of the Ohio Legislature. After the main event\, the one-on-one meetings with lawmakers provide invaluable opportunities for rape crisis professionals to share insight on pending legislation and make informed requests for funding increases. It is simply the best opportunity to have our voices heard in the place where laws are made! \nASL Interpreters and English Captions will be provided.[/vc_column_text]JOIN US ON FACEBOOK LIVE! [vc_column_text]\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Reminders: \n\nWear your Advocacy Day/SAAM Apparel\nJoin us for the Main Advocacy Day event 9 AM-12PM\n\nThe morning session includes the Advocacy Day Virtual Event where you can tune in to listen to OAESV Staff\, Legislators and speakers discuss important legislation and policy work related to ending sexual violence in Ohio\n\n\nLegislative Meetings: The afternoon session from 12PM-4pm is when participants can join a meeting or meetings with their legislators. If you are signed up for a meeting and need support or have questions\, please email Emily Gemar at egemar@oaesv.org\n\nSpeakers & Keynotes\n\nRosie Hidalgo\nRepresentative Hicks-Hudson\nShandra Witherspoon\nIndira Henard\nMayor of Lima\, Sharetta Smith\nRepresentative Miranda\nTerri Poore\nLynn Rosenthal\nSenator Sherrod Brown\nRepresentative Galonski\nRepresentative Abrams\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]\nLegislative Meeting Resources:\n\nAdvocacy Day Prep Webinar Recording\nAdvocacy Day Preparation Webinar 2022 Slides\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://oaesv.org/calendar/oaesv-advocacy-day-2022/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Signature Events
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SUMMARY:2021 - 7th Annual Shine the Light Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nShine the Light Fundraiser\nThe Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence (OAESV) is hosting our 7th annual fundraiser to “Shine the Light” on sexual violence in Ohio and to advocate for survivors. The past year has added another pandemic to the social unrest and oppression we had already faced. Like our 2020 event\, this year’s fundraiser has two parts – the first is a silent auction\, opening 9/10 at 10:00am and closing at 12:15pm on 9/18. And the second is a virtual community call-to-action to raise awareness of sexual violence\, highlight the work being done across the state\, and generate support for OAESV. \nThe live virtual event will also feature keynote speaker Tony Porter\, who brings a perspective of engaging men and boys in the anti-sexual violence movement\, as survivors and as those who can help end sexual violence in our communities. Will you join us to drive change in our communities? We ask you to purchase a ticket to the event\, bid on auction items\, and/or tell your friends and family about why you think they should support our fundraiser. \nRemember that rape is a public health epidemic in Ohio with approximately 743\,000 adult women survivors in our state. About one in five children will be sexually abused before they turn 18 years old\, and rape continues to be the most under-reported crime in the state of Ohio. \nThank you for considering! Sponsor and get your tickets at www.oaesv.org/STLTickets\, and bid on items at www.oaesv.org/STLAuction. As a supporter of this event\, your contribution builds upon the helpful yet restrictive grant funding we receive throughout the year. Your ticket and auction purchases help us provide even more services to Ohio’s advocates\, survivors\, and communities. \nTaking place online to honor social distancing guidelines.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3602″ alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/OAESVSTL2021-21309″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3603″ alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/t/oaesvstl2021-de85c80aff”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nKeynote Speaker: Tony Porter\nAuthor\, Educator\, Activist\nTony Porter is an author\, educator and activist working to advance gender and racial justice and create a more equitable society. As the chief executive officer of A Call to Men™\, Tony is internationally recognized for his efforts to prevent violence against women while promoting a healthy\, respectful manhood. He is a leading voice on issues of manhood\, male socialization\, and preventing violence against all women and girls. Tony’s 2010 TED Talk has been named by GQ Magazine as one of the “Top 10 TED Talks Every Man Should See.”  \nHe is sought after for his in-depth understanding of the collective socialization of men\, healthy manhood/masculinity\, the intersections of oppression\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion\, white supremacy culture and anti-Blackness\, and promoting gender and racial equity.  \nTony is an adviser to the National Football League\, providing policy consultation\, working extensively with player engagement\, and facilitating violence prevention and healthy manhood training. He has also provided training to the National Basketball Association\, National Hockey League\, Major League Soccer and Major League Baseball.  \nHe is an international lecturer for the U.S. State Department\, having extensive global experience including Brazil\, India and Africa\, and has been a guest presenter to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. Tony has worked with the United States Military Academy at West Point and the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis.  \nHe has served as a script consultant for the Emmy Award-winning television series “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” Tony is the author of “Breaking Out of the Man Box™” and the visionary for “NFL Dads: Dedicated to Daughters.”\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Thank You to Our Sponsors\n\n	\n		\n			Advocate Level\n\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Ally Level\n\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Supporter Level\n\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://oaesv.org/calendar/2021-7th-annual-shine-the-light-fundraiser/
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SUMMARY:2021 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Learn More
URL:https://oaesv.org/calendar/2021-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:OAESV Advocacy Day 2021
DESCRIPTION:OAESV Advocacy Day 2021 – Embrace Your Voice\, Tell Your Story\nSince 2013\, OAESV’s Annual Advocacy Day to End Sexual Violence has provided advocates\, survivors\, and interested members of the public with the opportunity to express the importance of sexual violence advocacy and prevention to members of the Ohio Legislature. After the main event\, the one-on-one meetings with lawmakers provide invaluable opportunities for rape crisis professionals to share insight on pending legislation and make informed requests for funding increases. It is simply the best opportunity to have our voices heard in the place where laws are made! \nASL Interpreters and English Captions will be provided. \n\n		\n	\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW \n	\n		\n			\n\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Don’t forget to order your SAAM Apparel! \n\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Reminders: \n\nWear your Advocacy Day/SAAM Apparel\nJoin us for the Main Advocacy Day event 9 AM-11 AM\nLegislative Meetings: If you are signed up for a meeting and need support or have questions please email ccrary@oaesv.or\n\n\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Legislative Meeting Resources:\n\nAdvocacy Day Prep Webinar – Recording\nTip Sheets for Talking to Lawmakers\nHelpful Data Points\n9th Annual Advocacy Day Directors Preview Sheet\nFactsheet HB 105 for GA 134 Erin’s Law\n2021 SV Budget Briefing Packet\nFactsheet HB 121 for GA 134 Spousal Exemption\nStatute of Limitations Fact Sheet Updated\n\n\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Speakers & Bios:\n \n  \nSenator Antonio\, the Assistant Minority Leader\, is honored to be serving her first term in the Ohio Senate after four terms in the Ohio House. She is a dedicated champion of workers’ rights\, high-quality education\, local governments\, equal rights for women and the LGBTQ+ community\, health care for all\, and fighting the opioid crisis. Antonio is the Ranking Member on the Health and Transportation committees and sits on the Finance\, Higher Education and Workforce\, and Ways and Means committees. The first in her family to graduate from college\, Antonio holds a bachelor’s degree in Education from Cleveland State University and a Master of Public Administration from the Maxine Levin College of Urban Affairs at CSU. She and her wife live in Lakewood and are the proud parents of two daughters. \n  \n \n  \nSenator Matt Dolan is serving his second term in the Ohio Senate\, representing Cuyahoga County – home to the largest rape crisis program in the United States. Senator Dolan is Chair of the Ohio Senate Finance Committee. Prior to joining the legislature\, Senator Dolan was active in the community\, where he served on several boards\, including the Greater Cleveland Chapter of the American Red Cross\, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History\, LifeAct\, the Rio Grande University Board of Trustees\, and Cleveland Sports Charities. He also sat on the Case Western Reserve University Advisory Committee and the Cleveland Foodbank Strategic Planning Committee. He is currently a member of the Cleveland City Club and the Cleveland Council on World Affairs. \n  \n \n  \nA graduate of Cleveland Heights’ Beaumont School\, Juanita Brent always knew she wanted to serve the communities she calls home. As a member of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Women’s Caucus and a \nformer member of the board of trustees for the Health Care Service Corporation\, the largest customer-owned health insurer in the country\, Brent knows how important it is to provide women and families with access to affordable\, quality health care. Prior to holding elected office\, Brent also worked as a field director for the Ohio Democratic Party and founded Social Society Cleveland\, a nonprofit professional networking organization. She currently sits on the board of the Harvard Community Services Center’s Lee-Harvard Community Development Center and is eager to bring her experience building and organizing strong communities to Columbus. \n  \n \n  \nAs the first black female mayor of Toledo\, State Rep. Paula Hicks Hudson has always exhibited a commitment to empowering and helping people improve their quality of life. She currently represents Ohio’s 44th House District\, which includes central Toledo. Rep. Hudson’s purpose has centered on improving the quality of her community through her hard work in the public and private sectors. During her 35-year professional career\, she has worked as an assistant Lucas County prosecutor\, assistant public defender\, and assistant state attorney general. From 1998-2002\, she served as the legislative director of the Toledo City Council. Following that\, she served as the director and deputy director of the Lucas County Board of Elections and chief legal counsel to the Ohio Office of Budget and Management under Governor Ted Strickland. Rep. Hudson’s commitment to community empowerment and revitalization has also led her to serve on the following boards and organizations: the NAACP\, the YWCA\, the Frederick Douglass Community Center\, Toledo Youth Hostel\, the African American Law Enforcement Agents\, Lucas County Land Reutilization Corporation\, and the state and national Federations of Business and Professional Women\, Inc. She is also the past president of the Thurgood Marshall law Association and the Toledo Women’s Bar Association. \n  \n \n  \n  \nCongressman David Joyce has represented Ohio’s 14th Congressional District since 2012. During his third term\, Congressman Joyce co-founded the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence and continues to co-chair the Task Force today. Congressman Joyce actively supported VAWA reauthorization amid the pandemic and voted for its passage in the House on March 17. \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \nServing House District 31\, Rep. Brigid Kelly focuses on issues impacting children and families\, including investing in local schools\, supporting paid sick and family leave\, creating and sustaining good wages and affordable health benefits\, and maintaining worker safety. In the 133rd and 134th General Assemblies\, Rep. Kelly has worked with Rep. Lipps to introduce Erin’s Law\, House Bill 321. One of OAESV’s top legislative priorities\, Erin’s Law would require age-appropriate sexual abuse prevention education in Ohio schools. This year\, Rep. Kelly introduced House Bill 55\, which would allow virtual testimony\, enabling increased access to participation in the legislative process. \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \nCongressman Anthony Gonzalez represents Ohio’s 16th District. This year\, he co-sponsored VOCA Fix legislation critical to sustaining Ohio sexual violence services. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nState Senator Teresa Fedor is a Democratic member of the Ohio Senate\, representing the 11th District.  She returns to the Senate\, where she previously served from 2002-2010\, following eight years as the Ohio Representative for the 45th and 47th House Districts. Throughout her legislative career\, Senator Fedor has championed responsive and responsible government. She brings with her both expertise and an accomplished body of legislative work focused predominantly on education\, health care\, and human trafficking where she is considered the state’s preeminent legislative voice in the fight to combat it. A proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force and Ohio Air National Guard\, Senator Fedor spent 18 years in the classroom at Toledo Public Schools before first pursuing elected office in 2000 (Ohio House of Representatives\, 52nd District). She received her Bachelor’s of Science (B.S.) in Education from the University of Toledo. \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \nMonika Johnson Hostler is a founding Managing Partner of RALIANCE. She has served as the Executive Director of the North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NCCASA) since 2003. In addition to working on behalf of 90 rape crisis centers in North Carolina\, Monika is a pivotal asset to the national sexual assault movement. Johnson Hostler\, serves as the president of the National Alliance Ending Sexual Violence (NAESV). She received her master’s degree in public administration from NC Central University. Her leadership in the anti-sexual violence movement and the public education field are examples of her commitment to social justice and equality. \n  \n  \n \n  \nTerri Poore is the Policy Director of the National Alliance to End Sexual Violence. Advocating for social justice\, especially for survivors and sexual violence prevention\, is her passion. Terri has shared her expertise through positions at the Resource Sharing Project\, the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence\, where she served as Director of Public Affairs for 13 years. In the 90’s\, Terri worked as a sexual violence counselor and program coordinator at a rape crisis center in North Florida and as a victim advocate in the Office of the State Attorney.
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