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
dbradley@ubalt.edu
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 Summer Session Virtual (June 1 - 5)
Questions: contact Anne Milun at alitecky@ubalt.edu or 410.837.5055
2026 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 or another staff member (not from
- Delivered virtually Eventbrite)
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TO REGISTER: Click on any “Register Here!” link below. You will be redirected to Eventbrite, where you can view training information and complete your registration. Please avoid submitting duplicate registrations.
TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK: Unlocking the Secrets to Collaboration and Success
presented by Dave Betz
Wednesday, August 12 ~ 9:00 AM - 1:00PM EST
ETHICS IN VICTIM SERVICES Revised 2025!
presented by Debbie Bradley, C.A., VSPIII
Wednesday, August 19 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST
SAFE AT WORK: BUILDING STRONG POLICIES TO PREVENT VIOLENCE NEW!
presented by Dave Betz
Tuesday, July 14 ~ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST
V-STEP: LISA FERENTZ - TRAUMA TRAINING - 4 PART SERIES ~ attend one or all!
presented by Lisa Ferentz
SESSION I: TRAUMA INFORMED ASSESSMENT
Thursday, June 25 ~ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
SESSION II: UNDERSTANDING DISSOCIATION IN TRAUMATIZED CLIENTS
Monday, July 20 ~ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
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SESSION III: TREATING ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS IN TRAUMATIZED CLIENTS
Monday, August 24 ~ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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SESSION IV: MOVING FROM POST -TRAUMATIC STRESS TO POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH
Thursday, September 17 ~ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
Registration Coming Soon!
LEADERSHIP FOR PROFESSIONALS IN VICTIM SERVICES: 3 Part Presentation NEW!
presented by Dr. Michael F. Barnes, MAC, LPC
This three-part series (3 hours per session) is designed for leaders in mental health, victim assistance, addiction treatment, and other high-exposure service settings. The curriculum frames compassion fatigue as an organizational risk variable and a leadership responsibility, and it equips leaders with practical tools to interrupt burnout and secondary trauma loops, strengthen team functioning, and build a measurable 90-day plan.
Presentation 1: Compassion Fatigue from a Leadership Perspective: Understanding the Leadership Problem
Friday, July 10 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Monday, August 3 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Presentation 2: Leadership vs. Management Under Chronic Stress: Why Teams Don’t Do What Leaders Ask (and How Stories Drive Culture)
Friday, July 17 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday, August 10 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Presentation 3: Assessing Compassion Fatigue Risk and Building a 90-Day Measurable Leadership Plan
Friday, July 24 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday, August 17 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PHYSICAL ABUSE AND SHAKEN BABY INVESTIGATIONS
presented by David Betz
Wednesday, August 26 ~ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST
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RESPONDING TO HOMICIDE CASES: BEST PRACTICES FOR VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS NEW!
presented by Debbie Bradley, C.A., VASIII
Thursday August 27 ~ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST
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TRAUMA INTEGRATED ADDICTION, AND COMPASSION FATIGUE NEW! attend one or all!
presented by Dr. Michael F. Barnes, MAC, LPC
Join Dr. Michael Barnes for an in-depth exploration of addiction and its multifaceted nature. This presentation will delve into the Mesolimbic Dopamine Reward Pathway and its critical role in the development and maintenance of addictive behaviors. Participants will gain insights into evidence-based models and interventions, enhancing their ability to apply these strategies in practice. The session will also address the ongoing debate about conceptualizing addiction as a chronic disease, weighing its pros and cons....This comprehensive session aims to equip professionals with the knowledge and tools to effectively address addiction in their clinical practice.
PART I
Friday, August 7 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
PART II
Friday, August 14 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
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PART III
Friday, August 21 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
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PART IV
Friday, August 28 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
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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., VSPIII, MD Certification Coordinator
Tuesday, August 4 ~ 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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MARYLAND 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