Washington Coalition of Crime Victim Advocates

The 30 Hour Pre-Service Advocacy Training must be completed before a staff member or volunteer of a Crime Victim Service Center responds to a victim of crime. The content of this course will focus on the fundamental skills of advocacy and working with victims of crime, saving crime-specific advocacy tips and other advanced topics for training during the advocate’s first year of service.

The course will include the following topics for advocates:

To register for these classes, check class times, or to request additional information: Email us.

Trainer Information

CRIME VICTIM SERVICE CENTERS - CORE TRAINING

 LACEY, WA

September 27 – 30, 2010

 W.A.S.P.C.

(WA. Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs training room)

3060 Willamette Dr NE, Lacey, WA

Registration deadline is September 15, 2010.

This is a 30-hour pre-advocate qualification course required by the Standards Manual for the Crime Victim Service Centers published by the Washington State Office of Crime Victims Advocacy. 

 Fee (non-refundable):     WCCVA MEMBERS- $50.00

                                    NON-MEMBERS - $100.00

WCCVA will provide beverages and a mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack.  Lunch is on your own and your agency must provide travel, lodging, and other per diem expenses.   

Although you are responsible for your own accommodations, WCCVA has secured a block of rooms at the King Oscar Motel and Conference Center for your convenience. 1-888-254-KING, or http://www.koscar.net/.   Single/Dbl rate is $65.00 and you must book your room by Sept. 1, 2010 for this rate. Please mention WCCVA when making your reservation.  Accommodations are available elsewhere throughout the Olympia / Lacey/ Tumwater area as well as restaurants, coffee houses, stores, etc.

The training is highly interactive and practical.  Participants will work together in group activities. Confirmations will be emailed upon receipt of registration and payment.

Click here to register now.