February 2020

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As Ohio's anti-sexual violence coalition, OAESV provides training and technical assistance to our state's rape crisis centers, direct advocacy to survivors in counties without local programs, and legislative advocacy on behalf of survivors and the professionals who serve them.

Priority Legislation

Senate Bill 162 & House Bill 290 Removes Limits on Prosecuting & Proving Certain Sex Offenses These companion bills seek to eliminate spousal exemptions from Rape, Sexual Battery, Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor, Gross Sexual Imposition, and Importuning, as well as remove the statute of limitations for 2907.02 Rape. Along with executive branch efforts to eliminate the rape kit backlog, this legislation is critical to achieving justice for all survivors. Sponsors: Senators Antonio & O'Brien, Representatives Boggs & Galonski Committee: House Criminal Justice, Senate Judiciary

Erin's Law - House Bill 321 Current law does not mandate education addressing the pervasive problems of sexual abuse and sexual violence. HB 321 would require sexual abuse prevention education in grades K-6, add sexual violence prevention education in grades 7-12, and require additional training for school personnel. Ohio is a regional outlier, as Indiana, Michigan, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New York have all passed Erin's Law. Erin's Law curriculum first appeared in public schools in 2009, and Ohio's legislation meets our individual state's needs for district expertise in crafting compliant lessons. Sponsors: Representatives Lipps & Kelly Committee: Primary & Secondary Education

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Advocate Privilege Senate Bill 196 & House Bill 337 Current law does not protect communications between survivors of sexual violence, human trafficking, stalking, or domestic violence and advocates providing crisis services. Ohio is one of just 14 states without privileged communications in these circumstances. This bill also clarifies mandatory reporting obligations for child abuse in the provision of crisis services, and creates an exemption from the felony reporting statute for advocates serving these survivors, as is customary in the Ohio Revised Code for privilege holders. Sponsors: Senator Eklund, Representatives Galonski & Stein Committees: Senate Judiciary, House Criminal Justice

2018 State Rape Crisis Fund Data Update Each year, Ohio's Rape Crisis Centers budget line item funds sexual violence advocacy and prevention across Ohio. Program data from 2018 demonstrates the line item's reach and the continued need for funding to increase access to services.

Upcoming Trainings & Events

Register for the events below and check out our 2020 Training & Events Calendar here .

OAESV's 8th Annual Advocacy Day To End Sexual Violence Wednesday, April 22, 2020 9:00-3:00 Ohio Statehouse Atrium Formal Legislative Invitations Forthcoming! ‌ Forum Title IX: Attorneys as Title IX Advisers May 28 & 29, 2020 9:00-5:00 OAESV Independence Conference Facility 2-Day Continuing Legal Education Training, up to 12 credits

Expertise on Sexual Violence Policy Join OAESV staff for our monthly discussion of federal and state legislation, regulatory issues, and appropriations updates impacting sexual violence survivors and the stability of Ohio rape crisis services.

Become a Member | Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence 2020 is almost here! That means it's time to renew (or start!) your OAESV membership. Remember that all of our trainings and webinars are for OAESV members, so you will need your member portal password in order to register for these offerings. Read more www.oaesv.org

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