The Basic Academy is designed for advocates who are new to victim services and is structured to teach participants basic advocacy skills. The Basic Academy curriculum addresses topics such as victimology, crisis theory and response, the criminal justice system, victims’ rights, and cultural awareness. Additionally, experienced service providers and educators from across the state lead participants through an examination of various crime types including homicide, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, drunk driving, and vulnerable adult abuse in an effort to impart a better understanding of the barriers people face as they strive to overcome their victimization and heal. The 40-hour Basic Academy curriculum meets the requirements for the National Advocate Credentialing Program and the Military Advocate Certificate Program pre-service training through the National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA).

This year we are pleased to be able to offer the same great training at the reduced price of $125 for the week. This is a result of an OVC training grant received by ACVS. SPACE IS LIMITED – REGISTER NOW.

Along with reducing the price of the training, we are also able to offer a number of hotel rooms for free. To be considered for free hotel rooms, please register your attendee for the Academy, then e-mail Connie Chapman at avaaacademy@gmail.com with the attendee’s name, e-mail address, agency, name and e-mail of their supervisor. You will be contacted shortly with the results of your request.

This project is supported by Grant No. 2015-VF-GX-0054 from the US Department of Justice – Office for Victims of Crime. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US DOJ or the Arizona Department of Public Safety.