Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2025

More than 170 advocates and supporters attended ODVN’s 2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Month event in the Capitol Atrium. ODVN honored domestic violence survivor Kar’mell Tripplett with the Croucher Family Award for Outstanding Leaership for working to pass Ohio’s new anti-tracking law. Sen. Theresa Gavarone and Sen. Paula Hicks-Hudson were honored with the Leadership in Policy Award. And Senate Minority Leader Nickie Antonio honored Kar’mell Tripplett with a Senate commendation.

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Advocacy Day 2025

More than 140 advocates from 47 member programs attended ODVN’s 2025 Advocacy Day on March 18. They advocated for keeping the $20 million line item in the 26/27 state budget, during 95 meetings with legislators and/or their aides.

Economic Impact of Intimate Partner Violence in Ohio

Ohio experiences a significant economic loss every year due to intimate partner violence, according to a study commissioned by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network. The cost — estimated at nearly $1.2 billion — affects all Ohioans, from the direct losses experienced by victims, to lost worker productivity, a cost born by employers.

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135th General Assembly Report

The Ohio Domestic Violence Network’s (ODVN) Policy Team advocated for survivors of domestic violence and their families during the 135th General Assembly. Here’s a look at what we achieved together.

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DVAM Press Release

2025 the most lethal year for DV homicides in Ohio, according to 10th annual fatality count

ODVN presented its 10th Annual Fatality Report, which counted 157 intimate partner-related fatalities, at a press conference in the capitol atrium on Oct. 7. The 2025 count was a dramatic increase over the previous 12-month period and the highest number of lives lost since ODVN began compiling the fatality report in 2015. The deaths occurred between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.

ODVN honored domestic violence survivor Kar’mell Triplett with the Croucher Family Award for Outstanding Leadership for working to pass Ohio’s new anti-tracking law. Sen. Theresa Gaverone and Sen. Paula Hicks-Hudson were honored with the Leadership in Policy Award. and Minority Leader Nickie Antonio joined the event o present Kar’mell Triplett with a Senate commendation.

Our Organization

ODVN’s purpose is to support and strengthen Ohio’s response to domestic violence through training, public awareness, and technical assistance and to promote social change through the implementation of public policy. ODVN maintains a commitment to the empowerment of battered survivors and their children, as well as the elimination of violence wherever it occurs—whether in personal relationships or broader systems.

Our Mission

The Ohio Domestic Violence Network advances the principles that all people have the right to an oppression and violence-free life; fosters changes in our economic, social, and political systems; and brings leadership, expertise, and best practices to community programs.

Who We Are

Membership

By becoming a member of the Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN), you benefit over 70 local domestic violence programs statewide. It is critical we continue our leadership role in domestic violence advocacy and education across Ohio. Your concern and generosity help to ensure that this work will continue.

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