ACADEMY FACULTY & STAFF
Dr. Debra L. Stanley
Executive Director
Anne Milun Litecky
Program Manager
alitecky@ubalt.edu
Cherie Peay
Program Coordinator
cpeay@ubalt.edu
Faculty:
Dr. Heather L. Pfeifer
Dave Thomas
Dr. Gabriela Wasileski
gwasileski@ubalt.edu
Dr. Mel de la Cruz
mdelacruz@ubalt.edu
Debbie Bradley
Certification Coordinator
Francis Beirut Poblete
Technician
francisbeirut.poblete@ubalt.edu
Contact Us
410.837.5055
Winter Session ~ February 12-17, 2023
Submit your application today!
Questions: contact Anne Milun Litecky at alitecky@ubalt.edu or 410.837.5055
Summer Session ~ June 5 - 9, 2023
Wishing you and those dear to you a wonderful new year ahead!
~ Staff at Roper Victim Assistance Academy of Maryland
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. ~ Wishing everyone peace and good health!
2023 WINTER SESSION
February 12 - 17
APPLICATION
TIMELINE
FRI, JAN 27: Applications Due! (email only, no hard copies accepted)
TUES, JAN 31: Applicants Notified of Acceptance
WED, FEB 1: Acceptance Package Forms Due Confirmation, Scholarship and Payment Forms w/signatures!
THUR, FEB 2 (10:30 AM - 12:30 PM) : Orientation Meeting MANDATORY (virtual)
2023 ROPER ACADEMY WINTER SESSION
(in-person)
Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center Marriottsville, Maryland
Click on Blue Text Boxes below to Download an Application :
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.
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 Litecky
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!
Summer Session ~ June 5-9, 2023
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS!