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SUMMARY:Minnesota Victim Assistance Academy 2022
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Minnesota Victim Assistance Academy (MNVAA) is a ​series of comprehensive\, academically based trainings to build the capacity of victim assistance providers\, victim advocates\, law enforcement\, criminal justice\, and other professionals who work with victims of crime. The MNVAA has three training tracks\, with the first track being offered this fall. Check this page for more details as they develop. \nDetails\n\nFoundational level educational opportunity designed to improve the quality and consistency of victim services in Minnesota\nFor victim service providers\, criminal justice professionals\, law enforcement\, this training uses a multi-disciplinary approach to help restore the victim to whole and regain control of their lives\nComprehensive curriculum with academic credit through St. Cloud State University (available for an additional fee)\nCEU credits for the MN Board of Social Work will be made​ available\n\nDates for the 2022 MNVAA are October 11-14\, 2022 and November 15-18​\, 2022. \nLocation and Registration\nThe location for MNVAA will be the ​DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bloomington – Minneapolis South.​  Located at 7800 Normandale Blvd\, Minneapolis  MN  55439 \nFor more information about the Minnesota Victim Assistance Academy\, contact Joann Jones at 651-201-7318 or Joann.Jones@state.mn.us
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/minnesota-victim-assistance-academy-2022/2022-10-11/
LOCATION:Doubletree Hilton Hotel Minneapolis South\, 7800 Normandale Boulevard\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55439\, United States
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SUMMARY:Topic Crime Victim Rights: The basics and beyond
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin the Minnesota Department of Public Safety\, Office of Justice Programs for a virtual workshop on Wednesday\, September 28\, 2022\, on Minnesota’s statutory crime victim rights. Suzanne Elwell from the Crime Victim Justice Unit will outline the primary categories of victim rights\, identify the responsibilities of criminal justice professionals in upholding those rights\, and highlight the role of both community-based and prosecutor-based advocates in ensuring crime victim rights are upheld and the importance of good practices to prevent victim rights violations. \nThere will be time for questions at the end of the webinar\, and it will be recorded. \nRegistration and Cost\nThere is no cost to attend this webinar\, and you can register online via Minnesota OJP \nSpeaker\nSuzanne Elwell\nDirector\, Crime Victim Justice Unit @Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs\nSuzanne Elwell is the director of the Crime Victim Justice Unit in the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs\, a victim rights compliance office that investigates complaints of crime victim rights violations and victim mistreatment. She trains on crime victim related issues\, coordinates and participates on statewide multi-disciplinary efforts and teams\, and assists with legislative initiatives related to crime victims. Suzanne has been working in the area of crime victimization for over 25 years\, with experience spanning prosecution\, domestic violence advocacy and legal assistance\, and court monitoring and research. Suzanne has lived in four different states\, doesn’t favor asparagus and has started to learn how to play the tin whistle.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/topic-crime-victim-rights-the-basics-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211005
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Victim Assistance Academy
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Justice Programs presents The Minnesota Victim Assistance Academy (MNVAA) is a ​series of comprehensive\, academically based trainings to build the capacity of victim assistance providers\, victim advocates\, law enforcement\, criminal justice\, and other professionals who work with victims of crime. The MNVAA has three training tracks\, with the first track being offered this fall. \nApply to attend the Minnesota Victim Assistance Academy. \nOverview\nFoundations in Victim Services\n\nFoundational level educational opportunity designed to improve the quality and consistency of victim services in Minnesota\nFor victim service providers\, criminal justice professionals\, law enforcement\, this training uses a multi-disciplinary approach to help restore the victim to whole and regain control of their lives\nComprehensive curriculum with academic credit through St. Cloud State University (available for an additional fee)\nTentative dates for the 2021 MNVAA are October 5-8\, 2021\, and November 17-19\, 2021.\n\nContinuing Education\nCEU credits for the MN Board of Social Work may be available. \nApply to Attend\nApplications are being accepted now through September 8\, 2021. Find more information and the application here.    ​ \nFor more information about the Minnesota Victim Assistance Academy\, contact Joann Jones at 651-201-7318 or Joann.Jones@state.mn.us
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/minnesota-victim-assistance-academy-2/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210528
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SUMMARY:OJP Unconference on Crime and Victimization
DESCRIPTION:Conference Overview\nThe Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs is pleased to announce the upcoming 33rd Annual “Unconference” on Crime and Victimization.  This multi-disciplinary “unconference” is for victim advocates\, law enforcement officers\, prosecutors\, and other criminal justice professionals; researchers; medical responders; educators; and anyone whose work puts them in contact with victims. Topics will span the wide range of crime victimization and issues related to responding to crime victims in unusual and uncertain times. \nSession Information\nWe’re calling this an “Unconference” because we want you to feel free to choose as many (or as few) sessions as your interest and schedule allow without any pressure to “show up” every day of the six-day training event. You can choose and register for the sessions you wish to attend found in our 2021 Unconference e-Booklet.​ Simply click on the heading of the presentation in the e-Booklet\, or​ utilize the registration links above or below. \nOur conference will be 100% virtual.  We are committed to providing an inclusive\, accessible space for crime victim professionals to share information and encouragement while navigating these changing times.  Sessions are free for everyone to attend. \nAttend the OJP Unconference Networking Hour on May 25!\n \nCo-hosted by: the Minnesota Children’s Alliance\, Minnesota Alliance on Crime\, MNCASA\, Standpoint and Violence Free Minnesota. Register online.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ojp-unconference-on-crime-and-victimization/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Victim Assistance Academy
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs is currently accepting applications for the 2020 Minnesota Victim Assistance Academy. The academy will be 100% virtual. Learn more about the program. \nProgram Overview\nThe Minnesota Victim Assistance Academy (MNVAA) is a foundational-level educational opportunity for victim service providers and criminal justice professionals offered by the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs (OJP). MNVAA is an intensive course of study designed to improve the quality and consistency of victim services in Minnesota. It uses a multi-disciplinary educational approach to convey the knowledge\, skills\, and attitudes practitioners will need as they seek to restore victims and help them regain control of their lives. The comprehensive curriculum has been created specifically for Minnesota by a multidisciplinary committee assembled by the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs (OJP) and its partners. \nAcademy information and selection criteria are described in the application\, along with directions on how to apply. Applicants who are accepted will be notified via email. Academy students who attend and successfully complete the 40-hour training will receive a certificate of completion. Academic credit is available for an additional fee\, and CEUs/POST credits may be available. \nThe application process is competitive due to limited space. There are no “guaranteed” applications selected for the academy. \n2020 Training Dates\nThe 2020 Academy will kick off with a welcome reception/registration on Tuesday\, October 19\, 2020.\nPlease find the tentative dates and times below: \nVirtual Evening Welcome Reception\nOctober 19\, 2020 6:30-8:00 p.m. \nTraining days\nTuesdays and Thursdays\, two sessions per day- one in the morning and one in the afternoon. \nTarget times are 9-11 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m.\, but some sessions may require an earlier or later start. \n\nWeek 1: October 20 and 22\nWeek 2: October 27 and 29\nWeek 3: November 4 and 5\nWeek 4: November 10 and 12\nWeek 5: November 17 and 19\n\nGraduation Ceremony\nNovember 20\, 11 a.m. (tentative) \nApplications\nApplications for the 2020 Academy will be accepted until October 1\, 2020. The fee is $100. Students must attend all sessions to graduate. More information can be found on the OJP website under Training & Communication. Please complete the application form and submit it electronically to Joann Jones joann.jones@state.mn.us.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/minnesota-victim-assistance-academy/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
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