Ohio Victim Witness Association

09/09/2026

TODAY! Join us at 3pm for an overview of the new tools developed to support co-victims of homicide in Ohio. Register at https://ovwa.org/events/

09/04/2026

09/02/2026

Register now for next Wednesday's webinar on the OVWA Helpline and Guide for Co-Victims of Homicide. OVWA is proud to announce a new Guide for Homicide Co-Victims, along with the launch of our dedicated helpline. We'll share how to access these items and how both can support the services you're already providing. Register now: https://ovwa.org/events/

08/22/2026

You can help protect youth from digital exploitation. On September 18, join the Ashtabula County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) for Hidden Vulnerabilities: Online Exploitation of Children and Our Collaborative Responses. Local professionals and industry experts will lead critical conversations about digital privacy, sextortion, and preventing online exploitation.

Event Details:
📅 September 18, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
🏢 Signature Health (4726 Main Ave, Ashtabula, OH 44004)
🎟️ Tickets are free
Registration is required: tinyurl.com/ashtabula26

08/21/2026

Active and retired first responders: check out this upcoming free retreat from First Responders' Bridge!

What would you do if a fellow first responder were in a life or death situation? You would risk your life to help them every time. What are you willing to do for yourself and your family when you are struggling?
We are now registering for our 26th, confidential, expense free retreat. Come get the healing you and your family deserve, free of cost. Register today!

07/24/2026

Applications for new, renewing, and upgrading Registered Advocate credentials must be postmarked by July 31st. Learn more: https://ovwa.org/oan/

07/21/2026

We are incredibly honored to announce the official publication of "After the Storm," which is an Ohio-specific guide for co-victims of homicide. This guide is meant as an accompaniment to our resource hub for co-victims, and we appreciate all of the individuals who dedicated their efforts to make it a reality! Please visit our resource hub to download the guide and help us to spread the word! https://ovwa.org/homicide/

07/16/2026

Register now for next week's Quarterly Member Training, Connecting Across Generations: Tools for Effective Leadership and Teamwork. This has been a highly requested training presented by OVWA's own Wendy Ricks Hoff and Angela Boykin! Save your spot: https://ovwa.org/events/

07/15/2026

We are deeply honored to attend and present at this year's National Organization of Parents Of Murdered Children, Inc., an annual, national event for the families and friends of those who have died by violence. POMC is doing incredible work to provide support and assistance to all survivors of homicide victims while advancing a world free of murder. We look forward to meeting members of this incredible community starting on the 23rd. Learn more: https://www.pomc.org/

07/13/2026

You might have noticed some changes to our logo and website! OVWA is in its 48th year, and we are so proud of our legacy and excited for what we have yet to accomplish. We continue to be deeply committed to advancing excellence in crime victim services across the state--and we look forward to a brighter future for crime victims in Ohio.

We are incredibly grateful to the dedicated team of Leadership Columbus's Signature Program in our rebrand journey. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3RvxTMU