The Idaho Victim Assistance Academy is an interdisciplinary, academically based setting for crime victim service providers, advocates, criminal justice personnel, and allied professionals. It will provide a foundation in the principle of victims’ rights and critical thinking skills, knowledge, and resources to better meet the needs of Idaho crime victims.
2007 Academy Costs and Time Frames
The Idaho Victim Assistance Academy will be offered on June 10 – 15, 2007 or July 8 – 13, 2007 on campus at Boise State University. The cost to students for registration, all course materials, room and board for the week is $500. Scholarships will be available. The IVAA will offer POST Credits, Continuing Education Credits, Certification, and a Certificate of Graduation.
Who Should Attend?
Law enforcement, victim witness coordinators, crime victim service providers, advocates, criminal justice personnel, and allied professionals with less than five years experience. Twenty-five eligible students will be selected.
Application Process
Download the application from this web site. In order to be eligible for selection, candidates must submit a completed application, including a letter of recommendation from your supervisor. Applications must be received by March 1st of the IVAA year. Once you are notified of selection, registration fees will be due. Applications will be submitted to: IVAA Student Selection Committee, Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence, 300 E. Mallard Drive, Suite 130, Boise, ID 83706.
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Academy Curriculum
The Idaho Victim Assistance Academy consists of a forty-hour intensive course that will be taught in a five day session held on the campus of Boise State University. Students will be required to read materials in advance in order to be prepared for the rigorous academic experience and enhance their critical thinking skills. To successfully complete the Academy, attendees must attend the entire program and participate in all working group sessions, including evening sessions.
2007 IVAA Curriculum Topics
The History of the Victims’ Rights Movement • Victimology • The Dynamics of the Criminal Justice System • Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Victims • Specific Justice Systems • Domestic Violence • Victimization of People with Disabilities • Sexual Violence • Information & Financial Crimes • Victimization of the Elderly • Child Victimization • Fostering Integrity
Academy Scholarships
U.S. DOJ Office of Victims of Crime TTAC: Full scholarships for registration, room and board are available. To obtain an application and the eligibility criteria visit the website: www.ovcttac.org/taResources/scholarship.cfm. • Idaho Council on Domestic Violence & Victim Assistance: If your agency receives VOCA funding, these funds may be used for travel and attendance at the IVAA. Contact the ICDVVA.
NOVA Credentialing Training Hours
The IVAA meets the requirements for the 40 hours of core curriculum for preservice training required by NOVA for the National Advocate Credentialing Program. Other criteria may be required in addition to the 40 hour training to receive NOVA certification. Please contact NOVA at http://www.trynova.org for additional information.
Academy Credit Option
To obtain college credit (optional) participants must meet the requirements of Boise State University. To receive an application, or for answers to questions, contact Dr. Lisa Bostaph at (207) 426-3886 or lisabostaph@boisestate.edu.
This Project was supported by Grant No. 2005-VF-GX-K015 awarded by the Office of Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Points of view in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.