Please join us for this free, interactive webinar series

Thursday, August 26, 2021

9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. EST

Friday, August 27, 2021

9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. EST

Proper documentation is essential when working with survivors of domestic violence. This one and one-half day training assists advocates by providing a greater understanding of using trauma-informed principles in documentation. You will learn where, why and when to document and identify the risks of documenting too little or too much, as well as the risks unique to custody cases.

You will learn about best practices for informed releases of information and confidentiality provisions in VOCA, VAWA and FVPSA. Other topics include managing external requests and protecting documentation when respsonding to subpoenas and file requests. Join Alicia Aiken, J.D., Director of the Confidentiality Institute and ODVN trainers for this informative and engaging training featuring break-out sessions and role plays. 

ODVN Trainers: Bernadette Rieger, Legal Assistance Program Director, Alicia Williamson, Director of Training, and Micaela Deming, Esq., Policy Director and Staff Attorney

CEUs: To receive 7.5 CEUs or a certificate of attendance, you will need to attend both days and to complete evalution forms for each day. If you are a licensed counselor or social worker in Ohio, please provide your complete license number at the time of registration. 

American Sign Language interpreters will be provided. 

Upon registering, you should receive a confirmation email within 24 hours. If you have not, please contact training@odvn.org.