Texas Victim Services Association
2019 Advanced Academy for Victim Assistance
Management and Leadership in Victim Services
January 30 - February 1, 2019
Academy Location
Center for Child Protection
Conference Center Bldg. 2
8509 FM 969
Austin TX
What is Advanced Academy for Victim Assistance?
The academy will offer advanced training to professionals in criminal justice and non-profit settings who are leading the provision of victim services in a managerial or administrative capacity. This academy provides an opportunity to study and interact with other victim service providers to develop and enhance leadership and management skills, in order to strengthen the provision of consistent, high-quality, professional services to crime victims, their families, and local communities.
Who Should Attend?
The academy content is designed for current and aspiring program managers/supervisors and is recommended for victim service providers from both systems-based and community-based programs. Participants should have at least three years of experience as a victim service provider.
Topics of this real world, best practices academy include:
Application Process
The Academy will be limited to 60 participants. Application deadline is November 19, 2019. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance on or before November 26, 2019.
Registration Fee
$250 for TVSA members and $275 for non-members includes lunch for 2 days and up to 18 hrs of Social Work, LPC, or LMFT CEUs (3 Ethics).
Cancellation/Refund Policy
A refund of 50% of the fees paid will be authorized when a written request by January 3, 2018 has been submitted prior to the scheduled start of the program. Texas Victim Services Association reserves the right to retain or collect fees in full for those who fail to cancel prior to the training or for those who fail to attend. NO EXCEPTIONS!
For additional information or questions please email director@txvsa.org.