This intensive, 42-hour, seven week online program is designed to train and qualify students to provide assistance to crime victims. Participants will be prepared to work in victim advocacy arenas, such as domestic violence shelters, crisis centers, crisis hotlines, and with state and county governments to assist crime victims in progressing through the criminal justice system and toward successful recovery. Course topics include legal terminology, legal process, legislation regarding victims-rights, jurisdiction and venue, ethics, effects of victimization on the victim, victim advocate skills, guardianships and crisis intervention. It also covers counseling skills for victims of assault, battery, robbery, domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, murder and homicide.
March Session – Register Now
Monday, March 5, 2012 – Friday, April 20, 2012
#74129
April Session – Register Now
Monday, April 30, 2012 – Friday, June 15, 2012
#74130
$575
- Individuals seeking victim advocacy training and skills necessary for a career in the legal field
7 weeks/ 42 hours/ 4.2 CEUs
This program is coordinated by our educational partner, The Center for Legal Studies, one of America's most respected legal education training centers. They offer legal programs nationally since 1980. These courses are taught by experienced legal and educational professionals selected by the Center for Legal Studies.