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Call your state legislator today to advocate for survivors of domestic violence

Legislative priorities
HB 110 — Increase state support for DV programs
HB 3 — Aisha’s Law
SB 90 — Make strangulation a felony
HB93 — Improve Ohio’s Address confidentiality program

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NNEDV's 15th Domestic Violence Counts Report—Ohio's Results

The annual Domestic Violence Counts Report documents the number of individuals who sought domestic violence services in a single 24-hour period, as well as the types of services requested, the number of service requests that went unmet due to a lack of resources, and the issues and barriers that domestic violence programs face as they strive to provide services to victims. Click the button below to read this year’s summary for Ohio.

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ODVN will be closed on Friday, June 18th in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. ODVN stands in solidarity with our communities and will take this time to reflect on our history and important work ahead to bring lasting changes for inclusion and equality.

For more information please read the additional articles:
The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth
Juneteenth: Freedom at Last
What to Read, Watch, Listen to and Learn from to Make the Most of Juneteenth

On Thursday, March 4, 2021, Public Policy Director, Micaela Deming, testified before the House Finance Committee about increasing state support for ODVN’s member programs. Click the thumbnail below to view the full video of her testimony.

ODVN’s Spring Advocacy Day event included remarks from six of ODVN legislative champions and three program directors.

Click here to watch their excellent speeches.

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 women and children as well as to the elimination of personal, institutional, and cultural violence.

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.

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.