ACADEMY FACULTY & STAFF
Dr. Debra L. Stanley
Academy Director, Faculty
Anne Litecky
Program Coordinator
alitecky@ubalt.edu
Dr. Heather L. Pfeifer
Associate Director, Faculty
hpfeifer@ubalt.edu
Dave Thomas
Faculty
Debbie Bradley
Certification Coordinator
Phone
410.837.5055
APPLICATION
Click on text box below to print or download an application:
Now Accepting
Summer Applications
Due April 19, 2019
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 2019 Winter application (above) or the
green text box for 2019 Summer application (above). Instructions
provided on forms.
COST
The all-inclusive $300 fee covers tuition, housing, meals, and all training materials. Financial assistance is available through 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.
LOCATION
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, but once typed and completed, please mail it, along with the two recommendations, to:
Roper Victim Assistance Academy
Debra L. Stanley, Ph.D.
Executive Director
School of Criminal Justice
University of Baltimore
1420 North Charles Street, Room LAP 518
Baltimore, MD 21201
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)
2019
For the first time, RVAAM will offer two Academy trainings in one year:
Next Session - JUNE 3 to 7 (Summer Academy)
Click on APPLICATION tab ~ Space is limited.