Seeking Safety, Equity, and Justice

2021 Ohio Statewide Survey Results: Domestic Violence Survivors’ Experiences with Law Enforcement, Courts, Child Welfare, and Social Services Systems

Join nationally-known lawyer and domestic violence author Jill Davies as she discusses how to utilize the framework
of “Listen, Connect, Offer.” ODVN’s youth caucus meeting will overview advocate plans for victim-defined safety planning.

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ODVN's Position on Bail Reform

ODVN’s position on the two bail reform bills before the General Assembly is described in this op-ed published in the Columbus Dispatch on January 20, 2022.

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Ohio's Fatality Report 2021

Ohio suffered 131 domestic violence fatalities in the year ending June 30, 2021, a 20% increase in fatalities over the same time period last year, and a 62% increase from two years ago, according to the Ohio Domestic Violence Network’s (ODVN’s) sixth annual count of DV fatalities.

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DVAM Press Release

More than 80 people attended ODVN’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month press conference in the Capitol, and 122 people attended virtually. We presented our annual report of Ohio’s Domestic Violence Fatalities. Guest speaker Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost congratulated advocates for Ohio’s increased state funding for domestic violence programs, the result of a successful grass-roots advocacy campaign. Ohio’s 2-year budget includes $7.5 million for DV services, a significant increase over the last biennium.

This year’s event honored eight legislators who led legislative efforts to increase Ohio’s domestic violence line item. Two legislators—Sen. Nickie Antonio and Rep. Cindy Abrams—received the annual Croucher Family Award. Six legislators received ODVN’s new Leadership in Policy Award: Rep. Laura Lanese, Rep. Phil Plummer, Rep. Rick Carfagna, Rep. Janine Boyd, Sen. Stephanie Kunze, and Sen. Matt Dolan.

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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 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.