2022 Basic Victim Assistance Academy - Phoenix

INFORMATION ABOUT THE AVAA

The Arizona Victim Assistance Academy (AVAA) is a project of the Arizona Coalition for Victim Services (ACVS) which is a non-profit coalition made up of crime victim service providers.  To date, AVAA has trained over 1,000 advocates state-wide.

This Basic Acacdemy provides a rare opportunity to work, study and interact with other victim service providers from around the state.  The number of attendees is purposely kept small so that adult learning techniques can be used to reinforce the information received by the instructors.

This Academy is intended to provide fundamental information for all crime victim advocates. The Academy is designed primarily for victim service providers who are new to the field of advocacy with approximately one to three years of experience; however experienced advocates may also find the academy beneficial.

This year we are providing a hybrid training. As an attendee you will be required to complete some "prepwork" before the Academy starts. This will take approximately 5-6 hours and you will receive the "prepwork" at least 2 weeks before the training. On Jan 24 -Jan 28th, you will attend in-person the 40 hour academy at the Desert Willow Conference Center. Please talk to your supervisor and make sure you will have time to complete this work before you register. By registering, you agree to have this work completed before the start of the Academy.

This material is pre-approved by the National Advocate Credentialing Program.  For more information see http://www.trynova.org/help-crime-victim/nacp/

The registration includes; continental breakfast, lunch and all instructional materials.

PARTIAL LIST OF BASIC ACADEMY TOPICS

 Victims' Rights Restitution/Victim Compensation Criminal Justice System Vicarious Trauma Child Abuse Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Drunk Driving Crisis Response Crimes Against Elderly

PAYING BY CHECK

If you need to pay by check, click on the "Order Now" button.  Fill out the registratioin information and then when you get to payment method, there will be a drop down box with options of payment method.  There you can select "pay by check"  This will allow you to register without paying at this time.  However, payment must be received before January 14, 2022. No one will be allowed to attend the training without payment unless approved by the Project Director, Connie Chapman. You can contact Connie at 602-421-9354 or e-mail her at [email protected].

Checks can be made out and sent to:

ACVS

P.O. Box 3816

Phoenix, AZ  85030

WHEN REGISTERING

Please ensure that your current e-mail address along with your name is included in the registration information.  Many agencies have accounting peronnel or supervisors who register for them so please ensure that they enter your name and e-mail address when registering.  Attendees will  be receiving important information for the Academy through e-mails so please ensure your updated e-mail is included with your registration.

 HOTEL ROOMS 

VOCA has provided us a unique opportunity to fund some rooms for the Basic Academy coming up Jan 24 - 28 .  We will have 5 rooms that we can provide for 6 nights each.  To qualify for a free room, you must be registered to attend the Academy and send an e-mail to Connie Chapman at [email protected] expressing the need for the room.  You will be notified by Jan 8th if you received the scholarship. To register for the Academy, click on this link. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-basic-victim-assistance-academy-phoenix-tickets-182851552917 There are also rooms available at a discounted rate for those NOT requesting a room scholarship.  To register for a non-scholarship room, call the hotel directly at 602-470-2100 and ask for the Desert Willow Rate which is $159 + tax. These rooms are limited so book early.

 FAQs

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

You may transfer a registration from one person to another but you must contact Connie Chapman at [email protected] with the new name by January 14, 2022.

 What is the refund policy?

A refund is available up to January 7, 2022.  After that date, no refunds will be available although you may replace the employee with another one by January 14, 2022 contacting Connie Chapman at [email protected].

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Desert Willow Conference Center, 4340 East Cotton Center Boulevard, Phoenix, United States