Sexual Assault Counselor / Victim Advocate training

The in-depth training is designed to prepare volunteers to provide crisis invention, support and information to individuals affected by serious crimes.. The training involves instruction and experiential activities that explore the dynamics of sexual assault and other criminal victimization. Topics covered include the social and cultural factors which support and sustain victimization and oppression of adults and children, emotional responses to victimization and a review of the systems which victims and their significant others may interact with including hospitals, law enforcement and the criminal justice system. 

There is a training fee of $30 per participant.