CELEBRATING 22 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:
David Thomas
Dr. Heather L. Pfeifer
hpfeifer@ubalt.edu
Dr. Gabriela Wasileski
gwasileski@ubalt.edu
Dr. Melvin de la Cruz
mdelacruz@ubalt.edu
Contact Us
410.837.5055
2025 Roper Victim Assistance Academy Sessions
Winter In-Person (February 24-28)
Summer Virtual (June 2-6)
Questions: contact Anne Milun at alitecky@ubalt.edu or 410.837.5055
2025
Winter Session In-person (February 24 - 28)
&
Summer Session Virtual (June 2 - 6)
APPLICATION
To Submit an application for RVAAM Winter Session (February),
download the Application AND Instructions & Brochure
provided below (blue text boxes).
Questions? Please contact Anne at alitecky@ubalt.edu
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
Individuals from victim services agencies and other organizations
that serve crime victims. This includes paid staff and volunteers
from a variety of community-based and system-based programs
and other allied professionals such as clinicians, social workers, counselors, law enforcement and corrections. Ideally, candidates will have a minimum of two years in the field of victim assistance.
Up to 35 participants from among all those who apply will be selected to attend the upcoming Academy. To create the optimal learning environment, the Academy’s Selection Review Board will strive to construct a class of participants which reflects a balance in cultural, programmatic, professional, and geographic diversity.
HOW TO APPLY?
Click on the blue text box for Application in Word and PDF (to right).
Instructions provided on forms.
Questions? Contact Anne at alitecky@ubalt.edu
COST
The all-inclusive $300 fee covers tuition and training materials. Financial
assistance is available with a limited number of scholarships through the
Academy, and may be covered by VOCA funds from the participant’s
agency of employment. Additionally, the U.S. Office for Victims of
Crime offers scholarships for professional development.Payment
and Scholarship Questions, Anne Litecky: alitecky@ubalt.edu
LOCATION
Virtual or In-person at Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center,
1525 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, Maryland.
For more about the site, go to rccbonsecours.com
SAMPLE TOPICS COVERED
Victims Rights & Laws, Restitution, Family Violence, Workplace Violence, Collaboration & Network Building, Vicarious Trauma and Self-Help, Certification and Professional Development.
In order to be eligible for selection, a candidate must submit one (1) typed application and one (1) letter of recommendation, one of which must be from your supervisor/program coordinator. An application form can be downloaded by clicking on the link below. The blank application form itself may be photocopied and shared. Once completed, email the application, along with the letter of recommendation to:
Roper Victim Assistance Academy
Anne Milun
Art Therapy (Class of 2019)
NOTE:
The APPLICATION is a fillable form. Print your completed application and when submitting attach the following required documents: 1) answers to questions 6 and 7, and 2) letter of recommendation. (see instructions)
SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO: alitecky@ubalt.edu
WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING:
hard copies or faxes. Thank you!
INSTRUCTIONS & BROCHURE: Includes information and instructions for the application