We are currently seeking speakers for our 2021 Speakers Bureau Seminars!
The New York State Office of Victim Services (OVS) Speakers Bureau is a bi-monthly information sharing seminar for OVS staff and allied professionals on a variety of topics, including:
Victim assistance program spotlights
Victim service provider testimonials
Innovation in victim services
Victim services best practices
Underserved victims focus
Self-care,
And much more
Each Speakers Bureau seminar will last approximately 1.5 hours, including Q&A. The wealth of information shared at these seminars will seek to educate attendees on the tremendous impact victim services have on the lives of victims from across New York State.
We are excited to announce our schedule for the upcoming 2021 Speakers Bureau:
January 26
March 16
May 18
July 20
September 14
November 9
NOTE: All sessions run from 1:30-3:00pm, inclusive of Q&A, and will be held virtually until COVID guidelines allow for in-person meetings.
If you are interested in presenting, speaking or know others who would like to be considered for the seminar series, please email training@ovs.ny.gov with the following information:
Full name(s) and brief bio of the person(s) presenting
Brief (150-300 words) description of specifically what you would like to cover in your presentation, including a presentation title
Any specific AV requirements you may have, outside of access to a computer/screen
Date(s) from our available bureau dates you are available to present