Flagship Program
Victim Advocacy Certification
ADVOCACY & CRISIS RESPONSE
Specialized Advocacy Certification Program
Comprehensive training designed to prepare professionals to support, advocate for, and empower individuals affected by crime, trauma, and victimization.
Courses are organized by focus area. Some courses may appear across multiple categories based on relevance.
A Victim Advocate is a trained professional who provides support, resources, and guidance to individuals who have experienced crime, trauma, or victimization. Their role is centered on ensuring victims’ rights are upheld, their voices are heard, and they have access to the services needed to navigate legal, emotional, and social challenges following a traumatic event.
Victim advocacy training prepares individuals to provide trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, resource coordination, and ongoing support across a variety of settings. This program emphasizes ethical practice, confidentiality, and effective communication while equipping participants with the practical skills needed to advocate for and empower those they serve.
The Victim Advocate Certification program also introduces specialized pathways, including campus and military advocacy components, allowing professionals to expand their expertise across diverse populations and environments.
Sole Source Recognition
Approved training aligned with nationally recognized victim advocacy standards, including the National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP) and professional certification pathways.
Core Skills You’ll Build
- Crisis Intervention – Provide immediate, trauma-informed support in high-risk situations
- Victim Support & Advocacy – Ensure client rights, voice, and access to services
- Resource Navigation – Connect individuals to legal, medical, and community resources
- Ethics & Confidentiality – Maintain professional standards and client trust
- Trauma-Informed Care – Support recovery through compassionate, informed approaches
- Communication & Accompaniment – Guide individuals through legal and service systems
PROGRAM DETAILS
Victim Advocate Certification Program
Enroll in the 40-hour Victim Advocacy Certification program designed to prepare you for real-world advocacy, crisis response, and client-centered support across diverse settings.
What You’ll Learn:
- Foundations of victim advocacy and trauma-informed care
- Crisis response and immediate intervention strategies
- Legal systems, victim rights, and advocacy processes
- Resource coordination and community-based support services
- Ethical practice, confidentiality, and professional boundaries
- Documentation standards and case management techniques
- Communication strategies for diverse and vulnerable populations
Program Structure
- 40-hour Victim Advocacy Certification program
- Hybrid format combining live instruction and e-learning
- Cohort-based enrollment with new sessions starting every other month
Live Session Schedule
- Tuesdays: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
- 2nd and 4th Saturdays: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- 2nd and 4th Wednesdays: Live sessions for case studies and Q&A
Course Completion Requirements
- Completion of all live sessions and assigned coursework
- Participation in scheduled discussions, case studies, and training activities
- Additional learning modules delivered through an e-learning platform
Certification Outcome
Participants who successfully complete all requirements will earn the 40-hour Victim Advocacy Certification
Specialized Training Pathways (Optional)
- Campus Advocacy Component
- Military Advocacy Component