CELEBRATING 23 YEARS!
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
Certificationcoordinator1@gmail.com
Faculty:
David R. Thomas
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
, 2025 V-STEP ADVANCED TRAININGS
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TRAININGS are EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST)
✅ Our Trainings: 📄 Additional Information:
- Address current topics in the field of crime victim services - Training descriptions and presenter biographies are posted
- Provide Certificates of Training online
- Offer Social Work Category I CEUs (for therapists and - Zoom Link: Registrants will receive their training Zoom link
counselors) & Academic Credits (1 credit per training hour) on the morning of the event directly from Cherie Peay at
- Are always free of charge cpeay@ubalt.edu (not from Eventbrite!)
- Delivered virtually
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TO REGISTER: Click on any “Register Here!” link below. You will be redirected to Eventbrite, where you can view training details and complete your registration. Please avoid submitting duplicate registrations.
TRAUMA INTEGRATED ADDICTION, AND COMPASSION FATIGUE & SELF CARE, 4 PART SERIES NEW!
presented by Dr. Michael Barnes ~ attend one or all!
PART I
Friday, October 31 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
PART II
Friday, November 7 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
PART III
Friday, November 14 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
PART IV
Friday, November 21 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
TRAUMA INFORMED ORGANIZATION: WHERE TO START
presented by Gabriela Wasileski, Ph.D.
Tuesday, October 28 ~ 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM EST
Register Here!
INVESTIGATIONS & AWARENESS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL CASES (CSAM) & A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE OF THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY IN THE UNITED STATES Revised!
presented by David A. Betz
Wednesday, October 29 ~ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST
Register Here!
THE IMPACT OF TRAUMA ON THE DEVELOPING CHILD NEW!
presented by David R. Thomas
Thursday November 6, 2025 ~ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST
V-STEP: LISA FERENTZ - TRAUMA TRAINING - 4 PART SERIES ~ attend one or all!
presented by Lisa Ferentz
SESSION I: TRAUMA INFORMED ASSESSMENT
Thursday, October 30 ~ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
SESSION II: UNDERSTANDING DISSOCIATION IN TRAUMATIZED CLIENTS
Tuesday, November 18 ~ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
SESSION III: TREATING ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS IN TRAUMATIZED CLIENTS
Thursday, December 11 ~ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
SESSION IV: MOVING FROM POST -TRAUMATIC STRESS TO POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH
Thursday January 15 ~ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
IMMIGRATION CRISIS-EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PART I & PART II NEW! ~ attend one or both!
presented by Gabriela Wasileski, Ph.D.
PART I: Focus is on the overall immigration crisis, practical tips for responding to such a crisis (U-visa, affidavit) and self care
Monday, November 3 ~ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
PART II: Focuses on emergency planning related to deportations and family safety, with attention to guardianship arrangements, communication with children, and other key protective measures.
Tuesday, November 4 ~ 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM EST
Register Here!
TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK: UNLOCKING THE SECRETS TO COLLABORATION AND SUCCESS NEW!
presented by David A. Betz
Wednesday, November 5 ~ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN - MISCONDUCT BY LAW ENFORCEMENT NEW!
presented by David R. Thomas
Monday, November 10 ~ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST
DE-ESCALATION: RESTORATIVE APPROACHES
presented by David R. Thomas
Wednesday, November 12 ~ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST
ENGAGING THE BYSTANDER NEW!
presented by David R. Thomas
Thursday, November 13 ~ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST
BEHIND THE VEIL: UNDERSTANDING DRUG-FACILITATED SEXUAL ASSAULT AND ITS IMPACT NEW!
presented by David A. Betz & Captain (Ret) Carl Brooks
Wednesday, November 19 ~ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST
TRAUMA SERIES - 4 PART SERIES) ~ attend one or all!
presented by Dr. Michael Barnes
SESSION I: NEUROBIOLOGY, MEMORY & SYMPTOMS of PTSD
Friday, December 5 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SESSION II: UNDERSTANDING THE CAUSE & SYMPTOMS OF DEVELOPMENTAL/COMPLEX TRAUMA
Friday, December 12 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SESSION III: SECONDARY TRAUMA AND IT'S IMPACT ON INDIVIDUAL FAMILY MEMBERS AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY SYSTEM
Friday, December 19 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SESSION IV: COMPASSION FATIGUE AND THE COST OF CARING
Friday, October 24 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday, January 9 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration Coming Soon!
THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF SEXUAL ASSAULT
presented by David R. Thomas
Tuesday, December 2 ~ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST
ETHICS IN VICTIM SERVICES Revised 2025!
presented by Debbie Bradley, C.A., VASIII
Monday, November 17 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST
Thursday, December 4 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST
HOW TRAUMA-INFORMED PROVIDERS IMPROVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM RESPONSES
presented by Gabriela Wasileski, Ph.D.
Monday, December 8 ~ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
Registration Coming Soon!
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE, LETHALITY, AND SAFETY FOR ALL
presented by David R. Thomas
Tuesday, December 9 ~ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST
Register Here!
PHYSICAL ABUSE AND SHAKEN BABY INVESTIGATIONS
presented by David A. Betz
Wednesday, December 10 ~ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST
ALCOHOL/DRUG FACILITATED SEXUAL ASSAULT NEW!
presented by David R. Thomas
Monday, December 15 ~ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST
Registration Coming Soon!
THE MYTH OF FALSE REPORTS
presented by David R. Thomas
Tuesday, December 16 ~ 9:00 AM EST - 11:30 AM EST
BROKEN HALOS: THE HIDDEN ABUSE OF CHILDREN IN CULTS NEW!
presented by David A. Betz
Wednesday, December 17 ~ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST
MARYLAND VICTIM ASSISTANCE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (Informational Session)
This one hour informational workshop will provide a brief introduction of the basic steps to becoming a certified victim assistance professional in Maryland, and answer questions...
presented by Debbie Bradley, C.A., VASIII, MD Certification Coordinator
Wednesday, December 3 ~ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Thursday December 18 ~ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Please contact us to schedule a training specific to the needs of your organization.
Anne Milun, Program Manager (410) 837-5055 or alitecky@ubalt.edu
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RVAAM curriculum has been approved for selected professions (e.g. law enforcement, corrections, probation/parole) Participants will receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs), and are welcome to ask for academic credits.
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part iMARYLAND VICTIM ASSISTANCE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (MVSCP)
Debbie Bradley, C.A., VASIII
MD Certification Coordinator
What does it mean to be a Certified Victim Assistance Professional in Maryland?
This brief introduction will provide the basic steps to becoming a certified victim assistant professional. Learn how service providers in other states are using certification to their benefit. Becoming certified is easy!
Certification Processing
Certification application assistance
Qualification preparation
Information gathering
Qualification Processing
Time and space for filling out certification application
Refer to CERTIFICATION TAB for further details.
Register to attend an informational workshop: MARYLAND VICTIM ASSISTANCE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM