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05/23/2025
2025 Governor's Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force Report
The Governor's Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force has released its 2025 annual report. Over the past two years, the Task Force has made a significant impact on survivor care, including critical milestones accomplished in the areas of prevention, protection, and prosecution. This report details the intentional collaboration taking place to close the gaps in our response continuum, as the history of Ohio's anti-trafficking movement has made it clear: the key to success is collaboration across systems, disciplines, and communities.
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OPPA Advocacy Day on Wed., June 4, 2025
There is still time to participate in this year's OPPA Advocacy Day at the Statehouse on Wed., June 4, 2025 in Columbus. Advocacy Day brings together OPPA members to meet in small groups with their legislators to advocate on legislative priorities important to OPPA, the profession of psychiatry, and patients with mental illness, including substance use disorder. A Zoom call to prepare participants will be held on Mon., June 2, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (it will be recorded if you are not available in person. Click on the link to register now.
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Nita Bhatt, MD to serve a second term as President
Earlier this month, then President-elect Victoria Kelly, MD, announced she needed to step down from the position due to several unanticipated work commitments. At that time, and in accordance with OPPA bylaws, the Nominating Committee met to make a recommendation to Council to replace Dr. Kelly as president-elect. The Nominating Committee voted unanimously to recommend Nita Bhatt, MD, serve in that position, and that she then become president of OPPA for an unprecedented second term. The Council voted unanimously to pass the action paper by the Nominating Committee.
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