Academy Application

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS!

2024

February 18 - 23 (in-person) & June 3-7 (virtual)

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

From our hearts to yours, a BIG offering of thanks to crime victim service providers, including Roper Academy Alumni Association (RAAA) who continue to bring comfort and calm to the lives of crime victims and their families, as well as kindred support to one another. ~ Wising everyone peace and good health

2024 Winter Session

February 18 - 23

In-person at Bon Secour Conference and Retreat Center

APPLICATION

Fri, Feb 2: Applications Due!

(applications accepted by email only - NO fax or hard copies)
Mon, Feb 5: Applicants will be Notified of Acceptance
Thurs, Feb 8: Orientation Meeting (virtual)

MANDATORY attendance
Fri, Feb 2: Acceptance Package Forms Due (Confirmation, Scholarship and Payment Forms - with signatures!)
Sun, Feb 18 - Fri, Feb 23: 2024 Roper Academy Winter Session Session(in-person)

To start the application process, complete an application (below).

We welcome questions! Please contact Anne at alitecky@ubalt.edu

Click on a blue text box below to download a WORD or PDF

Roper Academy application:

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

alitecky@ubalt.edu

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)

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO: alitecky@ubalt.edu

WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING:

hard copies or faxes. Thank you!