Deaf World Against Violence Everywhere (DWAVE) is statewide Advocacy service in Ohio. They promote the empowerment of and equality for Ohio’s diverse Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing communities by offering culturally affirmative advocacy and education, while inspiring community accountability, in response to oppression and relationship and sexual violence.
DWAVE services:
- Education and Outreach with Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Hearing communities
- Community, legal, and social service advocacy for survivors of crime and trauma
- 24-hour advocacy for survivors of sexual assault at local hospital emergency rooms in partnership with SARNCO
- Referral to Mental Health Counseling: Trauma Sensitive/Trauma Informed Counseling for survivors of crime and trauma