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Updated 07/02/2009
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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.
- 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. |