MARYLAND VICTIM ASSISTANCE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (MVSCP)
Debbie Bradley, C.A., VASIII
MD Certification Coordinator
What does it mean to be a Certified Victim Assistance Professional in Maryland?
This brief introduction will provide the basic steps to becoming a certified victim assistant professional. Learn how service providers in other states are using certification to their benefit. Becoming certified is easy!
Certification Processing
Certification application assistance
Qualification preparation
Information gathering
Qualification Processing
Time and space for filling out certification application
Refer to CERTIFICATION TAB for further details.
2024 V-STEP ADVANCED TRAININGS
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ALL TRAININGS are EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST)
Training Descriptions and registration are located on Eventbrite ~ click on "Register Here"
PLEASE NOTE: If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration/ticket as soon as possible. When registering, do not duplicate.
Seating is limited. Your consideration of others is truly appreciated by all!
To register and for information about a V-STEP training on Eventbrite, click on “Register Here” below:
V-STEP: HOW INCORPORATING MICRO-ACTS OF SELF-CARE CAN HELP YOU MANAGE STRESS AND MAINTAIN SANITY
Dr. Heather Pfeifer
Friday, May 3 ~ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
Register Here!
V-STEP: TRAUMA INFORMED ORGANIZATION :WHERE TO START (PART I)
Dr. Gabriela Wasileski
Tues, May 7 ~ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
V-STEP: TRAUMA INFORMED ORGANIZATION :WHERE TO START (PART II)
Dr. Gabriela Wasileski
Tues, May 9 ~ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
V-STEP: CYBER-VICTIMIZATION
Dr. Melvin de la Cruz
Fri, May 10 ~ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Tues, May 21 ~ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST
Register Here!
VICARIOUS TRAUMA, RESILIENCY AND WELLNESS
David Thomas
Tues, May 14 ~ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
Registration Coming Soon!
Lisa Ferentz : TREATING ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS IN TRAUMATIZED CLIENTS - PART 3
Wed, May 15 ~ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
V-STEP: WORKPLACE VIOLENCE AND THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONNECTION
David Thomas
Thurs, May 16 ~ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST
HOW TRAUMA-INFORMED PROVIDERS IMPROVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM RESPONSES
Dr. Gabriela Wasileski
Thurs, May 23 ~ 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
ETHICS IN VICTIM SERVICES 2023 Revised Version
Debbie Bradley, C.A., VASIII, MD Certification Coordinator
Wed, May 29 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST
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V-STEP: TRAUMA SERIES - 4 TRAINING SESSIONS Registration Coming Soon!
Dr. Michael Barnes
Session I: Neurobiology, Memory, & Symptoms of PTSD (3 hours)
Tues, June 4 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tues, June 18 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Session II: Understanding The Cause & Symptoms of Developmental/Complex Trauma(3 hours)
Thurs, June 6 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Thurs, June 20 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Session III: Secondary Trauma and It’s Impact on Individual Family Members and Entire Family Systems (3 hours)
Tues, June 11 ~ 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Tues, June 25 ~ 9:00am – 12:00pm EST
Session IV: Compassion Fatigue and the Cost of Caring for Mental Health Professionals (3 hours)
Thurs,June 14 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Thurs, June 27 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
MORE JUNE TRAINING POSTINGS COMING SOON!
MARYLAND VICTIM ASSISTANCE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (Informational Session)
This one hour informational workshop will provide a brief introduction of the basic steps to becoming a certified victim assistance professional in Maryland, and answer questions...
Debbie Bradley, C.A., VASIII, MD Certification Coordinator
Wednesday May 8 ~ 10-11AM EST
Wednesday June 5 ~ 10-11AM EST
Please contact us to schedule
a training specific to the needs of your organization.
Anne Milun, Program Manager (410) 837-5055 or alitecky@ubalt.edu
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RVAAM curriculum has been approved for selected professions (e.g. law enforcement, corrections, probation/parole) Participants will receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs), and are welcome to ask for academic credits. V-STEP Regional Victim Services Advanced Trainings were originally held in all 5 regions across Maryland, and online.
If you would like to host or schedule a V-STEP training in your community or online, please contact Anne Milun, V-STEP Program Manager.
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CELEBRATING 21 YEARS!
ACADEMY FACULTY & STAFF
Dr. Debra L. Stanley
Executive Director
Anne Marie Milun
Program Manager
alitecky@ubalt.edu
Cherie Peay
Program Coordinator
Nicole Feldhaus
Technician
nfeldhauslitecky@ubalt.edu
Linda Dionne
Program Coordinator
ldionne@ubalt.edu
Debbie Bradley
Certification Coordinator
bradleyd@harfordsheriff.org
Faculty:
Dr. Heather L. Pfeifer
David Thomas
Dr. Gabriela Wasileski
gwasileski@ubalt.edu
Dr. Melvin de la Cruz
mdelacruz@ubalt.edu
Contact Us
410.837.5055