Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence

OAESV Advocacy Day 2024
2024-04-30 09:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Advocacy Day 2024 – Shape Ohio Together
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! LEARN MORE & ORDER SWAG REGISTER NOW

Ohio Campus Coalition for Advocates and Preventionists
2024-04-16 10:00 - 11:30
The Ohio Campus Coalition for Advocates and Preventionists (OCCAP) is a community of practice for advocates and preventionists working on college and university campuses across the state. This is a space for direct service staff such as college/university-employed staff, nonprofit-employed staff, and volunteers who work directly with survivors and/or violence prevention programming on college/university campuses.
The April OCCAP meeting will feature one hour of training titled “Working with Student Groups: Moving from Chance Encounters to Targeted Efforts” facilitated by Christi Scott Bartman of Eyes Up Appalachia.
Training Description: As a professor I have long appreciated the energy, creativity and innovation my students bring to the classroom. But as the founder of Eyes Up Appalachia, I appreciate it even more! My initial efforts with students were chance encounters but over the years they have become more targeted. They bridge the spectrum from basic (but valuable) internships and student projects to student groups leading campus campaigns against human trafficking. Join me as we look at the variety of ways this has developed through my anti-human trafficking initiative.
Objectives:

Identify opportunities on college campuses where initial exposure to students allow the exchange of ideas and promote the natural development of relationships
Understand the connection potential in those relationships and how to take them to the level of an organized effort
Assess strategies to keep those relationships moving forward

The final 30 minutes of the meeting will be space to connect with campus advocates and preventionists across the state.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER BY APRIL 5

Ohio Campus Coalition for Advocates and Preventionists
2024-04-16 10:00
The Ohio Campus Coalition for Advocates and Preventionists (OCCAP) is a community of practice for advocates and preventionists working on college and university campuses across the state. This is a space for direct service staff such as college/university-employed staff, nonprofit-employed staff, and volunteers who work directly with survivors and/or violence prevention programming on college/university campuses.
The April OCCAP meeting will feature one hour of training on a topic related to campus advocacy and prevention. The final 30 minutes of the meeting will be space to connect with campus advocates and preventionists across the state. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER BY APRIL 5

Seasonal Training Series (Spring): Working With Survivors Who Use Alcohol and/or Drugs
2024-03-25 10:00 - 12:00
MEMBERS ONLY

In order to serve survivors more holistically, it’s important to understand why survivors may use drugs and/or alcohol to cope with trauma and learn Harm Reduction Principles so they can provide more survivor-centered services.

Part 1: Foundations of Harm Reduction – March 25 • 10 am to 12 pm
We’ll start by providing a comprehensive overview of harm reduction. This approach incorporates a practical set of strategies designed to prevent disease and promote health by “meeting people where they are” rather than making judgments about where they should be in terms of their personal health and lifestyle. This course will assist providers in more effectively engaging their clients in various interventions to reduce the risk of harm.

Part 2: Safer Use – April 22 • 10 am to 12 pm
Continuing in this series, we will provide information about how drugs are used, why they are used, and ways to reduce the harms from using drugs. Participants will also learn how to use Harm Reduction methods to engage with survivors who use drugs and better understand their experience.
Part 3: Redefining Trauma Through a Harm Reduction Framework – May 6 • 10 am to 12 pm

We’ll end our series by exploring how sexual and intimate partner violence intersects with other forms of oppression such as substance use living/lived history, sex work history, gender identity/expression, race, class, and sexual orientation. Participants will be able to discuss how applying a Harm Reduction Framework can help make their services more survivor-centered and trauma-informed.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

Collective Calls
2024-03-21 10:00 - 11:00
Collective Calls
There is power and strength in a collective! These monthly meetings are opportunities for members to build community and strength as we work together to end sexual violence. With a rotating focus each month, Collective Calls will feature in-service trainings, program spotlights, and spaces to connect with those who do similar work across the state of Ohio.

In-Service
In-service sessions are short trainings during which participants can grow skills, cultivate new partnerships, and learn about developments in the field.
Program Spotlight
Program spotlight sessions are opportunities to engage with peers and build skills for giving and receiving feedback. In these sessions, an identified program will spotlight a project or a topic and participants will have opportunities to ask clarifying questions and make recommendations.
Connection Spaces
Connection space sessions are opportunities to connect and be in community with those who do similar work in Ohio. In these breakout spaces, participants will connect with their peers to discuss emerging topics related to their role(s). These spaces will feature breakout rooms for preventionists, direct service advocates, and SART/CCRT leaders. Additional breakout rooms may be available for rotating topic-specific conversations (to be announced).

Month
Session Type
Date

February
In-Service
02/15/24 (2pm-3pm)

March
Program Spotlight
03/21/24 (10am-11am)

April
Connection Space
04/18/24 (2pm-3pm)

May
In-Service
05/16/24 (10am-11am)

June
Connection Space
In-person session integrated in OAESV’s Annual Conference: 6/25-6/27

July
Program Spotlight
07/18/24 (10am-11am)

August
In-Service
08/22/24 (2pm-3pm)

September
Program Spotlight
09/19/24 (10am-11am)

October
Connection Space
10/17/24 (2pm-3pm)

November
Connection Space
11/21/24 (10am-11am)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

OAESV Legal Clinic Virtual Office Hours
2024-02-27 16:00 - 18:00
Survivors & Advocates – Connect with an attorney
The OAESV Legal Clinic hosts virtual office hours to provide a safe space for Ohio survivors and their advocates to connect with an attorney. They also allow survivors to discuss legal options, connect with resources, and/or have a brief consultation.

2nd Thursday of the month from 12pm to 2pm
4th Tuesday of the month from 4pm to 6pm

Please call or text 216-282-1559 to connect.
Additional accommodations available by request.

Quarterly RPE Grantee Workgroup
2024-02-26 11:00 - 12:00
A quarterly meeting for programs receiving Rape Prevention Education (RPE) grant funds to navigate grant objectives and deliverables, troubleshoot potential challenges, and build community.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

Collective Calls
2024-02-15 14:00 - 15:00
Collective Calls
There is power and strength in a collective! These monthly meetings are opportunities for members to build community and strength as we work together to end sexual violence. With a rotating focus each month, Collective Calls will feature in-service trainings, program spotlights, and spaces to connect with those who do similar work across the state of Ohio.

In-Service
In-service sessions are short trainings during which participants can grow skills, cultivate new partnerships, and learn about developments in the field.
Program Spotlight
Program spotlight sessions are opportunities to engage with peers and build skills for giving and receiving feedback. In these sessions, an identified program will spotlight a project or a topic and participants will have opportunities to ask clarifying questions and make recommendations.
Connection Spaces
Connection space sessions are opportunities to connect and be in community with those who do similar work in Ohio. In these breakout spaces, participants will connect with their peers to discuss emerging topics related to their role(s). These spaces will feature breakout rooms for preventionists, direct service advocates, and SART/CCRT leaders. Additional breakout rooms may be available for rotating topic-specific conversations (to be announced).

Month
Session Type
Date

February
In-Service
02/15/24 (2pm-3pm)

March
Program Spotlight
03/21/24 (10am-11am)

April
Connection Space
04/18/24 (2pm-3pm)

May
In-Service
05/16/24 (10am-11am)

June
Connection Space
In-person session integrated in OAESV’s Annual Conference: 6/25-6/27

July
Program Spotlight
07/18/24 (10am-11am)

August
Connection Space
08/22/24 (2pm-3pm)

September
Program Spotlight
09/19/24 (10am-11am)

October
Connection Space
10/17/24 (2pm-3pm)

November
Connection Space
11/21/24 (10am-11am)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

Monthly Legislative Updates: 2024 First Friday Calls
2024-02-02 13:00 - 14:00
Join OAESV’s First Friday calls to discuss timely legislative updates that impact Ohio survivors, rape crisis centers, and communities. Throughout 2024, 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! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

Developing and Supporting 'Men as Survivors' Support Groups
2024-01-25 09:30 - 14:30
This two day training is provided by Kenton Kirby and Diana Thomas from Men Healing.
The primary objectives of the training and accompanying workshop will include the following:
• Participants will gain historical and practical knowledge about providing ancillary services (support groups) to men who are survivors of sexual violence
• Participants will learn best practices for recruiting and retaining members of men’s survivor support groups
• Participants will gain comprehensive knowledge of curriculum development and selecting learning topics for men as survivors
• Participants will learn practices for building capacity to support and maintain men’s survivor support groups and other relevant men’s programming
• Participants will gain confidence in their ability to provide support group services regardless of their gender identity.
The 1st day (1/25 from 9:30am-2:30pm) will be hosted virtually on zoom to provide foundational information.
The 2nd day (1/26 from 10am-3:00pm) will be hosted in-person at the State Library of Ohio where folks can receive coaching with attendees for building effective group curriculums for men as survivors and/or men’s healing spaces.
We ask that participants sign up for this opportunity only if they can attend both the virtual and in-person workshop. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

Ohio Campus Coalition for Advocates and Preventionists
2024-01-16 10:00 - 11:30
The Ohio Campus Coalition for Advocates and Preventionists (OCCAP) is a community of practice for advocates and preventionists working on college and university campuses across the state. This is a space for direct service staff such as college/university-employed staff, nonprofit-employed staff, and volunteers who work directly with survivors and/or violence prevention programming on college/university campuses.
The January OCCAP meeting will feature one hour of training on a topic related to campus advocacy and prevention. The final 30 minutes of the meeting will be space to connect with campus advocates and preventionists across the state.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER BY JAN 5

OAESV Monthly Legislative Update: December First Friday Call
2023-12-01 13:00 - 14:00
OAESV Monthly Legislative Update: December First Friday Call

Join us for the December First Friday Call to discuss state and federal legislative/public policy updates.

Register now.

Putting Conversations into Action
2023-11-30 13:00 - 15:00
Webinar series centering on anti-racism education, practice, and action within the anti-violence fields in Ohio. Hosted by the statewide working group, Co-Conspirators in Ending Oppression (CIEO). Visit www.oaesv.org.cieo to learn more.
Announcement: March 1st Event – Postponed, will be rescheduled for a future date to be determined

REGISTER

November Advocate Roundtable
2023-11-15 12:00 - 13:30
Advocate Roundtable
Advocate Roundtable is an opportunity for direct service advocates to pull their seat up to the table and discuss and be in community with direct service advocates all over the state. Having a safe space to come and take a break from their work and relight that advocacy fire. This is only for direct service advocates so please no upper level management staff.
This space is only for the direct service advocates within our field. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

Coordinated Community Response Team Training Institute
2023-11-09 09:00 - 2023-11-10 17:00 | Online
The Coordinated Community Response Team Training Institute is a two day training to increase sustainable, Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) and Coordinated Community Response Team (CCRT) trauma-informed practices. We will have workshops on trauma-informed care, cultural humility, and the basics of sexual assault response to increase the capacity of your team members and community to respond to sexual assault.

More info on workshops and presenter to come!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

2023 Coordinated Community Response Team Training Institute
2023-11-09 09:00 - 2023-11-10 17:00
The Coordinated Community Response Team Training Institute is a 2-day training to increase sustainable, Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) and Coordinated Community Response Team (CCRT) trauma-informed practices. We will have workshops on trauma-informed care, cultural humility, and the basics of sexual assault response to increase the capacity of your team members and community to respond to sexual assault.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

OAESV Monthly Legislative Update: November First Friday Call
2023-11-03 13:00 - 14:00
OAESV Monthly Legislative Update: November First Friday Call

Join us for the November First Friday Call to discuss state and federal legislative/public policy updates.

Register now.

Quarterly Prevention Pop-in
2023-11-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Quarterly Prevention Pop-in: November

The Quarterly Prevention Pop-in is an opportunity for preventionists throughout Ohio to build community and collective strength, discussing the unique perspectives of the sexual violence prevention field. It is a space for preventionists shaped by preventionists. Come as you are when you can! Register for the November session by October 23, 2023.

Additional accommodations available by request.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

Seasonal Training Series (Fall): Story Stewardship
2023-10-23 10:00 - 12:00
With leaves turning golden, nightfall arriving sooner, and fires being lit, autumn is the perfect time to settle down in a comfy chair with trusted company and tell stories. Storytelling can be a creative outlet for folks to find connection with one another or can help repair the disruption that can be caused by trauma. As victim service providers, we should provide survivors of sexual violence that trusted space to share their story. Join OAESV for this 3-part series on Story Stewardship.
Part 1: The Power of Storytelling – October 23, 10am-12pm

We’ll start by laying the foundation of what makes storytelling so powerful and why it holds such significance in our work. During this training, participants will gain insight into the relevance and benefits of incorporating storytelling into their work. We’ll also practice the art of personal storytelling and explore various storytelling strategies and techniques.
Part 2: Storytelling Ethics Retreat – November 20, 10am-12pm

After establishing our storytelling foundation, Part 2 of this series will take a look at how we, as victim service providers, ethically hold spaces for survivors to share their stories and only share their stories in ways that feel safe for them. We’ll learn the ethical considerations and effective approaches when faced with ethical issues. We’ll also explore essential factors to consider when embarking on narrative-focused and collaborative art-engaged work.
Part 3: How to Plan a Workshop – November 27, 10am-12pm
We’ll close our time together with a look at how local victim service providers can run storytelling workshops to help survivors find the best way to share their own stories. We’ll discover the resources and tools required to excel in story work and explore and learn about the principles and practices of participatory and co-designed planning approaches. We’ll also develop techniques to garner buy-in and investment from all involved parties, including decision makers, storytellers, and staff. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

October Advocate Roundtable
2023-10-18 12:00

Ohio Campus Coalition for Advocates and Preventionists
2023-10-17 10:00 - 11:30
The Ohio Campus Coalition for Advocates and Preventionists (OCCAP) is a community of practice for advocates and preventionists working on college and university campuses across the state. This is a space for direct service staff such as college/university-employed staff, nonprofit-employed staff, and volunteers who work directly with survivors and/or violence prevention programming on college/university campuses. When possible, management staff and Title IX directors are encouraged to send direct service staff in their stead. Please reach out to training@oaesv.org for clarity regarding this request or with other questions. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER BY OCT 6

OAESV Monthly Legislative Update: October First Friday Call
2023-10-06 13:00 - 14:00
OAESV Monthly Legislative Update: October First Friday Call

Join us for the October First Friday Call to discuss state and federal legislative/public policy updates.

Register now.

Excellence in Legal Advocacy: Working with Pro Se Survivors
2023-10-04 13:00 - 16:00
Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence (OAESV) and Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN) collaborative session on working with survivors representing themselves in the legal system (otherwise known as pro se). While there are some resources across the state, it is still an unfortunate reality in Ohio that many survivors do not or cannot access no or low-cost attorneys to assist them with their legal needs. This session will focus on best practices helping to empower pro se survivors access the legal systems and resources. This session will also discuss the unauthorized practice of law and finding the line between legal information versus legal advice. A particular emphasis will be on empathetic advocacy and uplifting access for all. Barriers to access and the challenges faced by survivors will be highlighted along with ways that everyone interacting with the legal system can support survivors.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER BY SEPT 20

Excellence in Legal Advocacy: Working with Pro Se Survivors
2023-10-04 13:00
Excellence in Legal Advocacy: Working with Pro Se Survivors
Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence (OAESV) and Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN) collaborative session on working with survivors representing themselves in the legal system (otherwise known as pro se). While there are some resources across the state, it is still an unfortunate reality in Ohio that many survivors do not or cannot access no or low-cost attorneys to assist them with their legal needs. This session will focus on best practices helping to empower pro se survivors access the legal systems and resources. This session will also discuss the unauthorized practice of law and finding the line between legal information versus legal advice. A particular emphasis will be on empathetic advocacy and uplifting access for all. Barriers to access and the challenges faced by survivors will be highlighted along with ways that everyone interacting with the legal system can support survivors. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER BY 9/20

2023 Northeast Regional Meeting
2023-09-29 10:30 - 14:30 | Cuyahoga Falls Library, 2015 3rd St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 44221, United States
2023 Northeast Regional Meeting
Join us for Regional meetings, a series of in-person events to connect with folks within your respective region! The day will be filled with opportunities to grow skills, network, and talk with others in the field about topics relevant to your region. The Northeast Regional Meeting registration deadline is September 19, 2023. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

2023 Central Regional Meeting
2023-09-28 10:30 - 14:30
2023 Central Regional Meeting
Join us for Regional meetings, a series of in-person events to connect with folks within your respective region! The day will be filled with opportunities to grow skills, network, and talk with others in the field about topics relevant to your region. The Central Regional Meeting registration deadline is September 18, 2023. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

2023 Southeast Regional Meeting
2023-09-22 10:30 - 14:30
2023 Southeast Regional Meeting
Join us for Regional meetings, a series of in-person events to connect with folks within your respective region! The day will be filled with opportunities to grow skills, network, and talk with others in the field about topics relevant to your region. The Southeast Regional Meeting registration deadline is September 11, 2023. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

2023 Coordinated Community Response Team Summit
2023-09-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Puskarich Public Library, 200 E. Market St., Cadiz, OH, 43907, United States
Join us for the 2023 Coordinated Community Response Team Summit! At OAESV, we believe that there is power in the collective. When we join together in community, our shared perspective, experience, wisdom, and work creates even better responses to sexual violence. Sexual Assault Response Teams (SARTs), Coordinated Community Response Teams (CCRTs), and other community partnerships create best practice, holistic responses to sexual violence. When these teams get together in community, we build even more power in ending sexual violence. On September 21, we will join together in southeast Ohio to be in community with other teams and prospective teams, and share the work that each team is doing so we can learn from one another. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

September Advocate Roundtable
2023-09-20 12:00

State Prevention Plan Community of Practice Session
2023-09-20 09:30 - 12:00
State Prevention Plan Community of Practice Session
This Community of Practice (CoP) session seeks to bring together preventionists across the state of Ohio to implement a statewide prevention plan, centering those organizations and programs that provide direct services to community members who experience sexual and/or intimate partner violence. CoP members will represent their respective organizations and contribute through their participation in caucus groups, each following an anti-oppressive approach to statewide strategic priorities. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
