ACADEMY FACULTY & STAFF
Dr. Debra L. Stanley
Executive Director
Anne Marie Milun
Program Manager
alitecky@ubalt.edu
Cherie Peay
Program Coordinator
Nicole Feldhaus
Technician
nfeldhauslitecky@ubalt.edu
Linda Dionne
Program Coordinator
ldionne@ubalt.edu
Debbie Bradley
Certification Coordinator
bradleyd@harfordsheriff.org
Faculty:
Dr. Heather L. Pfeifer
David Thomas
Dr. Gabriela Wasileski
gwasileski@ubalt.edu
Dr. Melvin de la Cruz
mdelacruz@ubalt.edu
Contact Us
410.837.5055
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2024 SUMMER SESSION TIMELINE
Mon, May 6 (COB): Applications Due!
(applications accepted by email only - NO fax or hard copies)
Mon, May 13: All Applicants will be Notified of Acceptance
Tues, May 14 (10:30AM-12:30 PM): Orientation Mandatory Meeting (virtual)
Thurs, May 30: Acceptance Package Forms Due (Confirmation, Scholarship and Payment Forms - with signatures!)
Mon, June 3 (7:45 AM) First day of class! (classes June 3-7)
Fri, June 7 (Time TBA): Graduation Ceremony for Class of 2024 (virtual)
To start the application process, download the Brochure and Application below. Questions? Please contact Anne at alitecky@ubalt.edu
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
Individuals from victim services agencies and other organizations
that serve crime victims. This includes paid staff and volunteers
from a variety of community-based and system-based programs
and other allied professionals such as law enforcement and
corrections. Ideally, candidates will have a minimum of two years
in the field of victim assistance.
HOW TO APPLY?
Click on the blue text box for Application in Word and PDF (to right).
Instructions provided on forms.
Questions? Contact Anne at alitecky@ubalt.edu
COST
The all-inclusive $300 fee covers tuition and training materials. Financial
assistance is available with a limited number of scholarships through the
Academy, and may be covered by VOCA funds from the participant’s
agency of employment. Additionally, the U.S. Office for Victims of
Crime offers scholarships for professional development.Payment
and Scholarship Questions, Anne Milun Litecky: alitecky@ubalt.edu
LOCATION
Virtual or In-person at Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, Maryland. For more about the site, go to rccbonsecours.com
SAMPLE TOPICS COVERED
Victims Rights & Laws, Restitution, Family Violence, Workplace Violence, Collaboration & Network Building, Vicarious Trauma and Self-Help, Certification and Professional Development.
In order to be eligible for selection, a candidate must submit one (1) typed application and two (2) letters of recommendation, one of which must be from your supervisor/program coordinator. An application form can be downloaded by clicking on the link below. The blank application form itself may be photocopied and shared. Once completed, please email the application, along with the two recommendations, to:
Roper Victim Assistance Academy
Anne Milun
Up to 35 participants from among all those who apply will be selected to attend the upcoming Academy. To create the optimal learning environment, the Academy’s Selection Review Board will strive to construct a class of participants which reflects a balance in cultural, programmatic, professional, and geographic diversity.
Art Therapy (Class of 2019)
APPLICATION: Includes application form only. Submit separately,required documents: 1) answers to questions 6 and 7, and 2) letters of recommendation (click on blue text box below)
SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO: alitecky@ubalt.edu
WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING:
hard copies or faxes. Thank you!
BROCHURE: Includes information and instructions for the application (click on blue text box below)
CELEBRATING 21 YEARS!
2024 Summer Session
June 3-7
this session will be virtual
APPLICATION