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Updated 07/02/2009

• Demand for Domestic Violence Services Rises as Funding Falls
  For Immediate Release: June 23, 2009
  The worst economy in decades has led to a sharp spike in the number of domestic violence victims seeking help, and the increase comes as funding for shelters and other crisis programs is being cut across the state, according to a new study by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN). Click Here to read full press release.

• ODVN and BRAVO will present four regional trainings around the state designed to build capacity around working LGBT survivors of domestic violence. Topics include myths about domestic violence in the LGBT community, prevalence of domestic violence, and laws related to discrimination; to name a few. To register for one of these trainings Click Here.

• SAVE THE DATE!!!: ODVN presents Teen Dating Violence: Developing Evidence and Practice Based Responses to Working with Perpetrartors on September 25, 2009. Emily Rothman, ScD., Assistant Professor, Boston University, will review the research about teen dating violence perpetration and lead a discussion about how Ohio programs can serve youth who perpetrate dating abuse. Dr. Rothman is currently conducting research on the intersection of teen dating abuse perpetration and underage alcohol use, and developing an emergency department-based intervention for youth who perpetrate dating abuse. Click Here for more information about this event.

• PREPARE FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH **October 1-31, 2009.
  
  • To learm more about Domestic Violence Awareness Month Click Here.
  
  
  
  • During October of 2008 the Domestic Violence Center (DVC) in Cleveland organized, Purple Light Nights; a community campaign meant to raise awareness of the critical issue of domestic violence. During October of 2009 The DVC would like to launch their campaign state-wide. They are encouraging Ohio residents to shine a purple light during Domestic Violence Awareness Month- October 1 – 31, 2009. This campaign is designed to shine a light on a problem that is often associated with silence and shame. Three important goals of the campaign are: to create dialogue; to provide information about domestic violence and the resources available; and to engage Ohio communities to ensure the safety of women, men, teens and children. Click Here for more information and implementation tools.
  
  
  
  • Purchase, wear, and distribute purple ribbons. To learn more about the purple ribbon and its symbolism Click Here. To link to a resource for purple ribbons Click Here.

• In 2006, the Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN) in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) co-convened a coalition of representatives of state level agencies, professional associations, local level prevention programs, allied professionals and key stakeholders. With support from the Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC), the Ohio Sexual and Intimate Partner Violence Prevention Consortium endeavored to create a strategic plan for the prevention of sexual (SV) and intimate partner violence (IPV) in Ohio. Click Here to view the state plan Pathways in Prevention: A Roadmap for Change - Ohio's Plan for Sexual and Intimate Partner Violence Prevention.oin us as we take our work to the next level by addressing the importance of cultural sensitivity and appropriateness in our sexual violence prevention efforts.

• ODVN releases 20 year report: Increasing Safety for Ohio Families
  The Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN) was founded in 1988 by a coalition of programs in Ohio serving battered women and their children. The network organized out of a need to provide coordinated services to improve public understanding of domestic violence. In 1989, the ODVN was incorporated as a nonprofit membership organization. During the past 20 years, ODVN has been leading our state's response to domestic violence through a host of initiatives and efforts to local domestic violence programs, allied professionals and local communities designed to enhance services, increase networking and communication, and facilitate and promote positive public policy. To view the report, Click Here.

• You can pay your ODVN membership by credit card, debit card or Pay Pal!!  If you would like to become a member of the Ohio Domestic Violence Network and you would like to pay by credit card, debit card or Pay Pal Click Here to complete and submit your electronic membership form and payment.  If you choose this payment option you do not need to mail or fax a copy of your membership form; Survey Monkey will submit it to us.  Please no not fill out this electronic membership form unless you are paying by credit card, debit card, or Pay Pal.  You still may download our membership form and mail your completed form with your check or money order.  Click Here for more information about downloading and mailing your membership form and payment.

• Remember to Support ODVN at your Workplace this Year! ODVN is a member agency of Community Shares of Mid Ohio (COSMO). COSMO is a coalition of 40+ nonprofit organizations like ODVN working for positive social change and a healthy community. We participate in the following workplace giving campaigns: State of Ohio, Franklin County, The Ohio State University, City of Columbus, Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Central Ohio, CFC Miami Valley, CFC North Central Ohio, CFC of 3 Rivers, Columbus Metropolitan Libraries, Columbus State Community College, OCSEA, AFSCME, Hahn Loeser Parks, etc.


Each fall, employees pledge donations to the organizations that work on the issues they care about the most. For ODVN, these funds provide the financial support necessary to forward our public policy efforts on behalf of victims of domestic violence.

You can help by designating your charitable donation to Ohio Domestic Violence Network through your workplace giving campaign. In so doing, you will help ensure that this important work continues and that Ohio is a safer place for all residents.

**visit www.communityshares.net for a list of all campaigns

• The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services funded the Ohio Domestic Violence Network TANF Training Project to address domestic violence with TANF recipients so that the recipients can achieve self-sufficiency and retain custody of their children. The project outlines best practices for addressing challenges faced by OWF staff in working with victims of domestic violence. To view and download the TANF Project Training tool-kit Click Here. For security reasons this is a PDF document. If you would like a hard copy please contact us at 614-781-9651.

• To go directly to a referral list for shelter programs around Ohio Click Here.

• Click Here for Ohio Domestic Violence Statistics.

• Our ODVN Events Calendar has been updated this month; please check out our ODVN Events page from our main menu for current information.

The Ohio Domestic Violence Network was founded in 1988 by a coalition of programs in Ohio which serve battered women and their children. The Network organized out of the need to provide coordinated services to improve public understanding of domestic violence. In 1989 the Ohio Domestic Violence Network was incorporated as a nonprofit membership organization.