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Victim Advocacy Certificate

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This intensive, 45-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.

Credits

4.500

Duration

45.00
hours

Next Offering

August 25, 2025

Format

Online

Cost

$
995.00

Available offerings

Victim Advocacy Certificate [August 2025]
8/25/2025
10/10/2025
Online
0337-030
$
995.00

About this course

Who should attend?

Individuals seeking victim advocacy training and skills necessary for a career in the legal field.

Continuing Education Information

Students will be awarded a Certificate of Program Completion for 4.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) upon successfully completing the course.

This is an accelerated course. You will be expected to spend an average of 8-12 hours per week reading and completing assignments. Please note that extensions will not be granted for this online course. 70% is the minimum passing score on all tests and assignments for this course.

Requirements & policies

Accommodations

The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education is committed to providing equal access to continuing education programs for students living with permanent or temporary disabilities. Learn more about the program accommodations (Opens in a new window).

Fees & funding information

Does not include course materials

Textbooks

The most up-to-date list of books and materials required for this course can be found at CLS by BARBRI (Opens in a new window) or by calling (800) 522-7737. Most textbooks can be ordered from your choice of bookstore, while some can only be ordered through CLS.

Organizations

Supporting associations

The Advanced Legal Research and Writing Certificate is offered by the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education in partnership with CLS by BARBRI.

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