In Ohio, stronger data collection can deepen our understanding of sexual assault and improve resources for survivors. Currently, data collection primarily relies on quantitative approaches, valuable numbers that certainly empower, yet can fall short of capturing the full picture. Behind…
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…
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…
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…
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…
It’s hard to believe it’s already June, which means it’s our conference month! Our staff has been working hard to plan our 2024 conference since July of last year, right after our last conference! This blog will give you a…
THE POWER OF STORYTELLING Storytelling is a powerful communication tool in the sexual violence advocacy field. From support groups, to statehouse Advocacy Days, to #EmbraceYourVoice campaigns for SAAM, to fundraising efforts, storytelling practices are central to the work of supporting…
In late May, the White House published the first-ever National Plan to End Gender-Based Violence, a comprehensive resource for federal approaches to violence prevention and response. This federal plan follows decades of national plans developed in other countries and is…
Throughout the past few months, I’ve heard from many teams that it’s been challenging to enact case review. If you’re experiencing this – you're not alone! Case review can be tricky; it has the tendency to put some members on…
Last June, Ohio passed House Bill 99 (O.R.C. 2923.122, 5502.703) permitting "a school district board or governing body to elect to arm specific staff members” after 24 hours of training. This bill also created the Ohio Mobile Training Team (OMTT)…
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