Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence

05/29/2026

Two days. Dozens of workshops. Countless connections. Join us! 🔗oaesv.org/conference

05/27/2026

Ohio lawmakers are considering legislation to give survivors of sexual assault five years to file a lawsuit against a perpetrator.

The proposal is before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

The state's current law gives adult survivors up to two years to seek civil justice, but research shows survivors of sexual violence often experience long-lasting trauma, which can affect their ability to file a lawsuit soon after an assault.

Ohio lawmakers are considering legislation to give survivors of sexual assault five years to file a lawsuit against a perpetrator.The proposal is before the Senate Judiciary Committee.Emily Gemar, director of

05/26/2026

The 2026 OAESV Annual Conference is almost here, and we’re excited to share a look at the conversations, learning opportunities, and connections waiting for you.

This year’s workshops continue to center the reality that supporting survivors requires all of us across disciplines, systems, and communities to keep learning and building together.

Register now and join us June 23-24!

05/21/2026

Whether you’re looking for practical tools, fresh perspectives, opportunities to recharge, or simply a reminder that you’re not doing this work alone, our upcoming conference is designed with advocates like you in mind. 🤝🧡📝⚡️

Registration is available in English and Spanish. oaesv.org/conference

La inscripción está disponible en español. oaesv.org/conferencia

05/20/2026

Our team at Two Days in May! We are so proud of our very own Shelby Lieber, Stephanie Scalise, and Natasha Larson who presented on brain injury from violence, human trafficking expungements, and providing support to survivors who are pregnant, respectively.

05/19/2026

Today at the Two Days in May Conference in Columbus, Artemis Center’s Executive Director, Jane Keiffer, received the Special Courage Award in recognition of extraordinary leadership, compassion, and commitment to survivors.

This recognition carries deep meaning. At a time when many communities across our state continue to face gaps in services, uncertainty, and increasing complexity in responding to survivors, Jane and Artemis Center stepped forward with courage and conviction to ensure that survivors of sexual assault in Montgomery County would not be left without support.

This was not simply an operational decision. It was a decision rooted in humanity, accountability, and the belief that survivors deserve access to safety, advocacy, and healing no matter the challenges before us. Taking on this work requires vision, sacrifice, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to community.

At Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence, we are thrilled to see these critical sexual assault services expanded in Montgomery County and deeply grateful for partners willing to lean into the work with intentionality and courage. Expanding access to survivor centered services matters. It changes lives, strengthens communities, and ensures survivors are met with support rather than silence.

In moments where systems are strained, true leadership reveals itself in those willing to say, “We will not let survivors fall through the cracks.” That is exactly what Artemis Center and Jane Keiffer demonstrated.

Today’s recognition is a reminder that courage does not always look loud. Sometimes courage looks like showing up when the work is difficult. It looks like saying yes when the need is overwhelming. It looks like choosing responsibility over comfort and community over silence.

Congratulations to Jane Keiffer and the entire Artemis Center team on this well deserved recognition. Thank you for leaning into the work, for standing in the gap, and for helping ensure survivors in Montgomery County continue to have access to critical services and support. Survivors deserve nothing less.

- Rosa Beltré
President & CEO, OAESV

05/15/2026

La inscripción está disponible en español. Habrá interpretación disponible durante la conferencia. ¡Estamos ansiosos de reunirnos contigo! ❤️ oaesv.org/conferencia

OAESV Annual Conference registration is now available in Spanish, and interpretation is available. We’re grateful for every opportunity to expand access and strengthen connection across communities.

05/14/2026

Federal funding is critical to ensuring survivors can access lifesaving services and support. Funding delays have real and immediate consequences for survivors and the programs they depend on.

05/13/2026

What if one conference could expand the way you think, while also equipping you with practical tools and meaningful connections you can carry forward?

That’s exactly what’s waiting for you at OAESV’s Annual Conference on June 23-24 in Dublin, Ohio.

Spots are limited, and registration is filling up quickly. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this experience. Register now!

05/08/2026

Survival is not the end of the story, but the beginning of transformation. 🦋 In her powerful keynote, Angie will challenge the idea that healing ends with survival and offer a new framework for understanding, trauma and identity. Join us June 23-24! oaesv.org/conference