Course
Survivor-Informed Outcomes: Characteristics and Pathways to Success for Domestic Violence Survivors (AAS101)
Advanced Advocacy Skills
Survivor-Informed Outcomes: Characteristics and Pathways to Success for Domestic Violence Survivors (AAS101)
Dr. Wolfe and her team interviewed domestic violence survivors and programs across Ohio about how they define program success. She discussed how the strengths-based approach resulted in defining characteristics of success and pathways that...
Grants 201: Understanding the RFP (AAS201)
Advanced Advocacy Skills
Grants 201: Understanding the RFP (AAS201)
In this module the various components of the grant RFP will be reviewed by section. ODVN staff will share detailed information about what should be included in each section of the grant proposal.
Beyond the Basics: Advanced Skills for Shelter Advocates (AAS202)
Advanced Advocacy Skills
Beyond the Basics: Advanced Skills for Shelter Advocates (AAS202)
In partnership with the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ILCADV), ODVN hosted a virtual training opportunity for seasoned shelter advocates. In this advanced training for shelter programs, participants deepened their understanding of...
A History of the Battered Women's Movement (AF100)
Advocacy Fundamentals
A History of the Battered Women's Movement (AF100)
This informative module features a timeline exploring centuries of violence perpetrated against women and children. Basic human rights did not exist for women until the 1900s. You’ll understand how the 1960’s civil rights, anti-war and...
Grants 101: An Introduction to Grant Writing (AF101)
Advocacy Fundamentals
Grants 101: An Introduction to Grant Writing (AF101)
This is an introductory level course highlighting the basics of all things grants. Use this module as a
way to familiarize yourself with basic grant-related terminology, understand various funding streams,
explore the basics of the writing and...
Fundraising 101 (AF102)
Advocacy Fundamentals
Fundraising 101 (AF102)
Whether you have years of fundraising experience, have inherited your program's annual fundraiser
and have some form of guidance, are brand new to fundraising, or are somewhere in between, this
module will cover some fundraising basics as well as...
Social and Legal Definitions of Domestic Violence (AF103)
Advocacy Fundamentals
Social and Legal Definitions of Domestic Violence (AF103)
In this brief eLearning module, participants will learn about the social and legal definitions of domestic violence, including shared terminology, differences between the definitions, and the implications for domestic violence advocacy. This...
Empowering Survivors through Voluntary Services: The Importance of Independence and Support (AF104)
Advocacy Fundamentals
Empowering Survivors through Voluntary Services: The Importance of Independence and Support (AF104)
This module covers the basics of the voluntary services requirement of major federal funders like FVPSA and VOCA. Participants will learn about the definition of voluntary services, the philosophy behind voluntary services, situations that align...
Beginning Advocacy: Planting Seeds in Excellence in Domestic Violence Services (AF110)
Advocacy Fundamentals
Beginning Advocacy: Planting Seeds in Excellence in Domestic Violence Services (AF110)
This very basic introduction to domestic violence advocacy features three modules, each about 15 minutes. Topics include answering hotline calls, handling crisis calls, and helpful tips for screening and assessment.

Presented by Debby Zelli
How to Handle Hotline Calls (AF111)
Advocacy Fundamentals
How to Handle Hotline Calls (AF111)
The 24-hour hotline is the cornerstone of advocacy work and serves as a gateway to shelter or to obtain needed resources for safety. Through active listening skills, you’ll learn how to clarify the caller’s issues and feelings and help them...

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