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. 

First Witness advocacy training seeks to build a community of advocates who share knowledge, insights, skills and support as they continue their work.