Tennessee's Annual
Victim Assistance Academy
"Where Education Equals Empowerment"
June 8-13, 2008
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Partners include the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, the Victims of Crime State Coordinating Council,
the Office of Criminal Justice Programs,
and the Tennessee State Treasurer's Office.
The purpose of The Tennessee Victim Assistance Academy (The Academy) is to provide basic level training to victim advocates. The 40-hour curriculum will encompass a variety of subjects including, but not limited to: Victims' Compensation, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Child Victimization, Elder Abuse, Rural Victims, Hate Crimes, Substance Abuse, and Cultural Competency.
The Academy will take place June 8-13, 2008 at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC). Academy students will have the option to stay in campus housing or a nearby hotel. The cost of the Academy will be $475. The fee includes curriculum materials, on campus lodging, daily continental breakfast, and daily lunch (dinner will be the responsibility of the student). Students may choose to stay in a nearby hotel, but are responsible for hotel fees. If you choose to stay off campus the registration fee will be discounted to $365.
Who Can Attend: The Academy will address issues specific to Tennessee crime victims and offer opportunities for people who are fairly new to the field of victim advocacy to learn from experts and each other. Attendees will be able to expand their knowledge and skills in Tennessee law and advocacy issues. The training is appropriate for individuals working in victim advocacy programs, prosecutor's offices, law enforcement, probation, corrections, emergency responders, domestic and sexual violence programs, child advocacy centers, and other victim service agencies. The Academy is also appropriate for students who are interested in the field of victimology.
Additional Fees: Three hours of academic credit will be offered to undergraduate and graduate level students for an additional fee ($500 undergrad/$550 graduate). Also, Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credit through The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) credit hours will be available upon completion of the 40-hour training course. Students in the Academy may also be eligible to receive National Provisional Advocate credentials through the National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) for an additional fee of $100 upon completion.
Applications and all required documents must be received by May 8, 2008.
Payment will be due upon receipt of acceptance. No payment is required with the application.
Please complete a separate registration form for each participant. Space is limited so register early.
Late registrations may be accepted if space is available.
GED/HS Diploma/ Associates/Bachelors/Advanced Degree(s). Please enter years, major, and university name:
Please list any other training certificates received:
Will you be staying on-campus (included in the $475 tuition price), or off campus
(discounted tuition rate of $365)?
PLEASE NOTE: If you choose to stay off campus you are responsible for your own accommodations.
If accepted, I am interested in receiving information on obtaining the following academic,
professional credit, or certification (please indicate):
Undergraduate credit hours from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (fee of $500)
Graduate credit hours from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (fee of $550)
CEU professional credit hours- please indicate area of study: (additional fee per credit hour)
P.O.S.T. credits
National Organization for Victim Assistance provisional credentialing (fee of $100)
NOTE: Students seeking academic, professional credit, or certifications are responsible for paying the course cost in addition to the general $475 registration fee.
Please indicate your T-shirt size:
Application Due Date: May 8, 2008
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For resources in Tennessee call 1-800-356-6767 or 1-800-799-7233 (National Domestic Violence Hotline).
