Central State University Office on Violence Against Women "OVW"

07/10/2021

Today is Day 4 of Career Expo Week! Students in the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences. Today 1pm-4pm! University Student Center 2nd Floor!

05/10/2021

Today was Day 2 of Career Expo Week! Students in the College of Engineering, Science, Technology and Agriculture. Today 1pm-4pm! University Student Center 2nd Floor!

Do not forget to come back tomorrow. The College of Business will be in the house! Same place, same time!

28/09/2021

SARNCO & BRAVO are here! Stop by the students center and grab some swag!!

Also, those of you who ordered books from SARNCO, please come & get them!

14/09/2021

How has Ohio Stepped Up Measures to Combat Sexual Violence?

For one Ohio trafficking victim, the opening of the accredited r**e crisis center at the YWCA Dayton last year proved crucial to quelling her inner demons, which lingered long after the physical pain subsided. For years, her abuser r**ed and beat her daily. She must never tell anyone, he threatened,...

14/09/2021

Thank you all for another wonderful outreach event. BRAVO and SARNCO were our guests today we had a great turnout. It does not stop there, please see the remaining schedule for September:
We will be stationed in the New Student Center in front of the Cafeteria between 12PM & 2PM. Stop by and say hi!

Thursday 9/16
Office of Violence Against Women (OVW)

Tuesday 9/21
Buckeye Region Anti Violence Organization (BRAVO)
Green County Prosecutors Office Victim Service Unit

Thursday 9/23
Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN)
Green County Prosecutors Office Victim Service Unit

Tuesday 9/28
Buckeye Region Anti Violence Organization (BRAVO)
Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN)

Thursday 9/30
Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN)
Green County Prosecutors Office Victim Service Unit

10/09/2021

Please join Career Service for Career Readiness Week beginning Monday September 13th. Please see all the wonderful things going on below:

09/09/2021

Please see OVW Outreach Schedule for September 2021. We will be stationed in the New Student Center in front of the Cafeteria between 12PM & 2PM. Stop by and say hi!

Thursday 9/2
Office of Violence Against Women (OVW)

Tuesday 9/7
Buckeye Region Anti Violence Organization (BRAVO)
Office of Violence Against Women (OVW)

Thursday 9/9
Office of Violence Against Women (OVW)

Tuesday 9/14
Buckeye Region Anti Violence Organization (BRAVO)
Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO)

Thursday 9/16
Office of Violence Against Women (OVW)

Tuesday 9/21
Buckeye Region Anti Violence Organization (BRAVO)
Green County Prosecutors Office Victim Service Unit

Thursday 9/23
Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN)
Green County Prosecutors Office Victim Service Unit

Tuesday 9/28
Buckeye Region Anti Violence Organization (BRAVO)
Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN)

Thursday 9/30
Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN)
Green County Prosecutors Office Victim Service Unit

18/08/2021

Welcome Back Marauders! I cannot wait to share all the amazing things happening this Fall. I want to take this opportunity to invite you to join My Sisters Keepers and My Brothers Keepers on Campus. You too can become a Big Sister and Big Brother.

If interested in becoming a Big Sister of Prevention, you can apply here
https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/4745955

If interested in becoming a Big Brother of Prevention, you can apply here
https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/4745906

If you have questions, feel free to stop by and see me. I am located in Foundations II Residence Hall, Ground Floor (to the right of the elevator).

03/06/2021

Central State Community Marketplace: CSU Ward Center Parking LOT. Tuesday, June 8, 2021 and every second Tuesday each month between 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Volunteers will help distribute food according to household size. Food is free, and proof of income is NOT required.

Staff will ask you to complete an ODJFS Eligibility to Take Food Home Form when you arrive.

Please bring your own bags or boxes for your collected items.

Social distancing and masks are required to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

See you there!

18/05/2021

The OVW My Sisters’ Keeper and My Brothers’ Keeper program is here!

Become a Big Sister of Prevention of Big Brother of Prevention! Stand up and speak out to prevent sexual misconduct.
For more information contact Dr. Mecca @ [email protected]

If interested in becoming a Big Sister of Prevention, you can apply here on Handshake.
https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/4745955

If interested in becoming a Big Brother of Prevention, you can apply here on Handshake.
https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/4745906

18/05/2021

The Office on Violence Against Women is hiring Peer Advocates for the Fall Semester!!!

As a Peer Advocate, you are an extension of the Office on Violence Against Women and will support the OVW Program Coordinator in their effort to engage students, staff, and faculty in programming and activities related to the prevention of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

Peer Advocates provide informed, empathetic, and empowered-based support to campus students impacted by *** and gender-based violence.

Applications are posted on Handshake here
https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/4764027
New Deadline to Apply is August 31, 2021

“Together, we will create an environment where all individuals are respected, promote *** misconduct awareness, identify signs of unhealthy relationships, and support the Bystander Program on Campus”. Dr. Mecca

If you are interested and have questions, please call Dr. Mecca at 937-376-6414, or email her at [email protected].

07/05/2021

The Office on Violence Against Women: My Sisters' Keeper Program is here!!!

Become a Big Sister of Prevention! Stand up and speak out to prevent sexual misconduct.

For more information contact Dr. Mecca @ [email protected] or apply here: https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/4745955

OVW is accepting applications all summer for this wonderful volunteer opportunity!