CELEBRATING 23 YEARS!


ACADEMY FACULTY & STAFF

Dr. Debra L. Stanley
Executive Director

dstanley@ubalt.edu


Anne Marie Milun

Program Manager
alitecky@ubalt.edu


Cherie Peay

Program Coordinator

cpeay@ubalt.edu


Nicole Feldhaus
Technician
nfeldhauslitecky@ubalt.edu


Linda Dionne

Program Coordinator 

ldionne@ubalt.edu  


 Debbie Bradley
Certification Coordinator
Certificationcoordinator1@gmail.com


Faculty:


David Thomas

law.thomas.dog@gmail.com


Dr. Gabriela Wasileski

gwasileski@ubalt.edu


Dr. Melvin de la Cruz

mdelacruz@ubalt.edu


Contact Us

410.837.5055


                                                                 

                                            2026 Roper Victim Assistance Academy Sessions

                                                                                                                                                                                                Winter In-Person  (February 22 - 27)  

                                                                                                  Summer Virtual  (June 1 - 5)         

                                                                                                                                                                                           APPLICATIONS WELCOME                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

 Questions:   contact Anne Milun at alitecky@ubalt.edu or  410.837.5055   

        

2026

Winter Session In-person (February 22 - 27)

&

Summer Session Virtual (June 1 - 5)

                                     


















APPLICATION

To Submit an application for RVAAM Summer Session (June),

download the Application below.                                                     Instructions & Brochure (coming soon).     


TIMELINE with Due Dates (scroll down)     

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 clinicians, social workers, counselors,  law enforcement and corrections. Ideally, candidates will have a minimum of two years  in the field of victim assistance.


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.

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 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 one (1) letter 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, email the application, along with the letter of recommendation to:

                  Roper Victim Assistance Academy
                  Anne Milun

                  alitecky@ubalt.edu

   TIMELINE

ROPER VICTIM ASSISTANCE ACADEMY OF MARYLAND

2026 WINTER SESSION

Sunday, Feb 22 - Friday, Feb 27


Applications Due: Fri, January 30, 2026


Fri, Feb 6: Selection Review Board announces selection status via electronically to applicants

TBA: Confirmation Forms DUE (signature and initial!)

Wed, Feb 11 (10:30 AM-12:30 PM): Orientation Meeting (mandatory) via virtual via Zoom
TBA: Credit Card Payment Forms DUE

Sun, Feb 22: Necessary Preparation and Reading due


Art Therapy   (Class of 2025)

NOTE:


The APPLICATION is a fillable  form.   

INSTRUCTIONS:

Please send your completed application, with signature, (PDF format) and include the required documents listed below. Email to Anne at alitecky@ubalt.edu


REQUIRED DOCUMENTS :

1) answers to application questions 6 and 7, and 

2) one letter of recommendation

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO: alitecky@ubalt.edu


WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING:

               hard copies or faxes             

                                                          Thank you!