The Essentials (TE)

The Essentials March 2023 Session (TE-6011)


Description
March 13 - 17, 2023 8a-4p (EST) daily
Akron, OH - IN PERSON CLASSROOM & VIRTUAL opiton NOW AVAILABLE
REGISTRATION DEADLINE- FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The Essentials of Victim Advocacy is a nationally approved, comprehensive online and in-person training offered for assisting individuals in becoming a Credentialed Advocate (CA) through the National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP).

Participants who complete the 44-hour course will become equipped to use the National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) crisis intervention model to assist individuals impacted by victimization or traumatic events. In addition, participants will increase their knowledge about the judicial system, victims’ rights, as well as resources available for both victims and the advocate providing the service.

Content
  • Prework
  • Victim Advocacy: Then and Now
  • Victim Assistance Program's Services
  • QPR PRE-Test (complete by 3/14/23)
  • Day 1
  • 1.1 Crisis & Trauma
  • 1.2 Crisis Intervention
  • 1.3 Putting Our Knowledge Into PRACTICE
  • 1.4 Cultural Humility
  • 1.5 Child Development (Unexpected Death)
  • 1.5a Child Development
  • Day 2
  • 2.6 Putting Our Knowledge Into PRACTICE
  • 2.7 Child & Older Adult Abuse
  • 2.8 Intimate Partner Violence
  • 2.8a Safety Plan
  • 2.8b Pet Safety Plan
  • 2.8c Power & Control Wheel
  • 2.8d NNEDV Technology Safety Plan
  • 2.9 Stalking
  • 2.9 Identity Theft Recorded
  • 2.10 Sexual Violence
  • 2.11 Putting Our Knowledge Into PRACTICE
  • 2.12 Missing Persons Resource
  • Day 3
  • 3.13 Human Trafficking
  • 3.13a Human Trafficking Parent Prevention Resources
  • 3.13b Latino Face of Human Trafficking
  • 3.14 Unexpected Death & Spirituality
  • 3.14a Death Notification Checklist
  • 3.15 Group Crisis Intervention
  • 3.16 Pressence
  • Holding Space Video
  • 3.17 Compassion Fatigue & Self-Care
  • 3.18 Putting Our Knowledge Into Practice
  • Day 4
  • 4.19 Clinical Services
  • QPR POST-Test
  • 4.21 Ethics & Boundaries
  • 4.22 Putting Our Knowledge Into Practice
  • 4.23 Crime Scene Response
  • Day 5
  • 5.24 Victim Rights/VINE
  • 5.25 Justice System
  • 5.25a Civil Case vs. Criminal Case
  • 5.27 Victim Compensation
  • 5.26 Protection Orders
  • Essentials Course Wrap-Up
  • National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP) Info Sheet
  • Overall Course Survey
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever