What does OVP mean in PREVENTION

OVP takes a holistic approach to violence prevention and works to reduce all forms of violence, including physical violence, bullying, hate crimes, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, school shootings/violence, and mass shootings/violence.

OVP employs evidence-based strategies such as mentoring programs for youth at risk for engaging in violent behaviors, interventions to address underlying causes of violent behavior such as mental illness or poverty, training on how to respond when facing violent behaviors from others, trauma-informed approaches that emphasize understanding emotions and feelings while building resilience against potential triggers for violence, and outreach efforts to encourage community engagement.

Yes. OVP works to ensure that victims/survivors have access to necessary resources such as counseling services or support groups. Additionally, they provide referrals to agencies providing crisis services as well as advocacy resources for victims seeking legal representation or assistance navigating the criminal justice system.

Absolutely! There are many ways people can get involved in their communities through volunteering opportunities with organizations working against violence or donating money or supplies directly to nonprofits providing services related to preventing and responding to violent acts. Additionally, individuals may be able to advocate at the local or state level by attending meetings with legislators or reaching out through social media campaigns.

Yes! OVP offers trainings and resources globally in order to increase knowledge around evidence-based prevention strategies specific to each community's culture and context in order reach a greater number of people around the world who may benefit from such initiatives.