Ohio Domestic Violence Network

Odvn prevention programs include the ohio men's action network (ohman) and the new playbook, an evidence-informed signature training. These programs work to transform individuals and communities to bring an end to domestic violence. Odvn has collaborated with researchers at the ohio state university to improve services for survivors with partner-inflicted brain injuries (pibi) and in 2020 established the center on partner inflicted brain injury.

Odvn provides relocation, housing, hotel, and legal services to survivors referred by member programs. In fiscal year 2024 the relocation and safety assistance program assisted 816 survivors and 1,129 children with security deposits, utilities, transportation, and moving expenses. In fiscal year 2024 odvn provided rental assistance to 345 households. In fiscal year 2024 odvn's hotel program provided shelter to 1,634 survivors and 944 children. Odvn's legal assistance program helped more than 332 survivors with a wide range of legal services. Odvn contracts with private attorneys who work for a reduced fee to help survivors seek and enforce protection orders and with child custody and visitation issues. The attorneys also assist with landlord issues, employment, and immigration matters. Additionally, odvn provides local programs with youth advocacy and trauma- informed services to care for children who have witnessed domestic violence.

Established in 1989, odvn mobilizes a statewide voice on domestic violence and promotes quality services for survivors that focus on safety and self- determination. Odvn advances the principle 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. In fiscal year 2023 odvn successfully advocated for a 20 million state line item for ohio's domestic violence programs.