Victim Advocacy Certificate Course

In honor of those who have fallen victim to crime. In memory of those whose lives have ended too soon.
Dedicated to those who work to make the world a better place.

About This Course

This program is designed to train and qualify students to provide assistance to crime victims. The course provides an overview of criminal procedure and discusses the devastating effects crime can have on its victims.

Expectations

You will be expected to spend an average of at least 12 hours per lesson reading and completing writing assignments. Please note that, barring extenuating circumstances, extensions will not be granted for this course. This course is the equivalent of at least 50 course contact hours. 70% is the minimum passing score on all tests and assignments for this course.

Course Books

Required textbooks for this course:

Victim Advocacy Manual, available from The Center for Legal Studies Online Store.

For more information, call The Center for Legal Studies at 800-522-7737, or visit our Online Store to order.

Course Outlook:

Session One:
OVERVIEW AND INTRODUCTION TO VICTIM ASSISTANCE ADVOCACY AND LEGISLATION

Why Victim Assistance?
Job Description
Legal Terminology
Victims’ Rights Legislation
Discussion of Pertinent State Statutes and Applicable Laws
Introduction to the Legal Process
Victim Impact Statements

Session Two:
EFFECTS OF CRIME ON VICTIMS, VICTIM ADVOCATE SKILLS, ASSAULT/BATTERY, ROBBERY/BURGLARY, HOMICIDE/SUICIDE, AND HATE CRIMES

Discussion and Critique of Victim-Impact Statements.
Effects of Crime on Victims
Victim Advocate Skills
Confronting “Isms”
Battery/Assault
Robbery/Burglary
Hate Crimes
Homicide
Suicide

ASSIGNMENTS TO BE COMPLETED FOR SECOND WEEKEND:

Read chapters 1-6 in the Victim Advocacy Manual.
Draft sample victim-impact statement based off of fact pattern given to you by your instructor.

Session Three:
Victim Advocate Skills and “ISMs” (a look at bias in victim advocacy)

Domestic Violence
Rape and Sexual Assault
Child Abuse
Job Hunting Skills and Techniques

ASSIGNMENTS TO BE COMPLETED FOR SECOND WEEKEND:

Read chapters 7-12 in the Manual for Victim Advocacy.
Prepare a cover letter and resume for critique and discussion on Sunday.

Live Refund Policy

We understand that your schedule may change at the last minute and prevent you from attending this course. If you must cancel your registration, please call us at least one week in advance of the program and we will issue you a refund. No refunds will be given after the first class meeting.

In honor of those who have fallen victim to crime. In memory of those whose lives have ended too soon. Dedicated to those who work to make the world a better place.

In honor of those who have fallen victim to crime. In memory of those whose lives have ended too soon.
Dedicated to those who work to make the world a better place.