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Public Awareness/education | Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization

750 East Long Street, Columbus, OH 43203

Eligibility
Gay, Lesbian, Transgender and Bisexual individuals.
Required documents

Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8am-5pm Wed 8am-7pm.
Languages
ASL.
Application process
Call or visit website for information.
Service area
Morgan County, Ohio Washington County, Ohio Athens County, Ohio Muskingum County, Ohio Knox County, Ohio Licking County, Ohio Marion County, Ohio Guernsey County, Ohio Wyandot County, Ohio Noble County, Ohio Coshocton County, Ohio Crawford County, Ohio Monroe County, Ohio Perry County, Ohio Pickaway County, Ohio
Provides Education On Violence-Related Issues:
  • Cultural Sensitivity Training: Presentations raise awareness about the root of hate violence: bias towards cultural differences among sexual minorities.
  • Self-Defense Classes: Regardless of your physical abilities, you can learn to defend yourself. BRAVO's trainings offer basic techniques which will improve your level of self-defense and self awareness.
  • Community Awareness Campaigns: BRAVO provides outreach for LGBT communities and mainstream society on the scope and nature of anti-LGBT violence with vigils, forums, workshops and other campaigns.
Last assured
12/29/2025
Providing organization
Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization
BRAVO works to eliminate violence perpetrated on the basis of sexual orientation and/or gender identification, domestic violence and sexual assault through prevention, education, advocacy, violence documentation and survivor services, both within and on behalf of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities. BRAVO also offers cultural sensitivity training and community awareness trainings and other support services when possible. BRAVO provides crisis intervention services to victims of anti-LGBTQ+ violence based on actual or perceived identity. Advocates are available by phone, text, webchat, and email.