Programs & Trainings
N.C. Victim Service Practitioner Certification Academy
The NC Victim Service Practitioner Certification Program is a program that is designed to certify those who provide services to victims of crime. The purpose of this training is to unite all persons in North Carolina who currently have experience in serving crime victims. Though many are seasoned in providing services to victims, the certification program aims to set a uniform standard for training professionals in crime victims services in North Carolina. Through an application process and ensuing training academy, service providers may become certified in areas of victim service.
Benefits of Certification
- Recognition of professional skills and competence
- Recognition of specialized victim service training and experience
- A demonstrated commitment to professional development
- Networking opportunities
- Increased value to employers and the community
Fall 2008 Academy
How do I become involved in the Certification Program?
Eligibility Requirements:
- Six months of victim services experience
- Complete Application
- Accept the Code of Ethics
- Possess a clean criminal background
- Attend the week long Academy
Curriculum
- Advocacy and Utlitizing Community Resources
- Child Victims
- Crime Vicitm Compensation
- Criminal Justice System
- Cultural Competency
- Domestic Violence
- Federal Victims' Rights
- History of Victim Movement
- Homicide
- Impaired Driving
- Sexual Assault
- Stalking
- Stress Management
- Theory of Crisis Intervention
- Under-served Populations
- Values Clarification & Ethics
When is the next Certification Academy?
Our next Academy is scheduled for March 22-26, 2010 at the NCVAN training facility, 130 Penmarc Drive, Raleigh NC.
Who can I contact for more information?
Call (919) 831-2857 or email certification@nc-van.org.
How much does it cost to attend the Academy?
The accepted applicants must submit their $150.00 Certification Processing Fee no later than one month before each academy. If the applicant's confirmation is not secured by the deadline, the applicants's place in the academy will be cancelled and filled with the next applicant on the waiting list. (unless payment arrangements have been made with the Program Coordinator)
How long does certification last?
Certified Practitioners must submit documentation of 20 hours of continuing education and the $75.00 re-certification processing fee to the NC Victim Service Practitioner Oversight Committee every three (3) years to be re-certified. Continuing education may include 5 hours review of publications, and/or audio-video tapes, and other victim assistance reference materials. The NC Victim Service Practitioner Oversight Committee reserves the right to deny any applicant re-certification.