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
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.
Join us!
2025 V-STEP ADVANCED TRAININGS
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TRAININGS are EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST)
V-STEP Advanced Trainings…
- provide topics current in the field of crime victim services
- are always free of charge
- are virtual (Zoom links sent the morning of each training to registrants)
- offer Certificates of Training, Social Work, category I CEUs (applicable for therapists and counselors)
and Academic Credits (1 credit per training hour)
- post training descriptions, presenter biographies and registrations on Eventbrite.com
TO REGISTER: Click on a link below, see "Register Here!"
When registering, please try not to duplicate
IMPACT OF ADDICTIONS AND MENTAL HEALTH ON FAMILY TRAUMA (4 Part Series) NEW!
presented by Dr. Michael Barnes
SESSION I: The Impact of Addiction and Trauma on Family System Health
Wed, February 5 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
SESSION II: Family System Response to Chronic Disease
Fri, February 7 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
SESSION III: Therapeutic Interventions for Families Struggling with Addiction and Trauma
Wed, February 12 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
SESSION IV: Building Long-Term Recovery in Families Struggling with Addiction and Trauma
Fri, February 14 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
CHILD MALTREATMENT SERIES-ADVANCING YOUR KNOWLEDGE: Basics of Investigating: Investigations & Awareness of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)
presented by David Betz
Tues, February 11 ~ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE, LETHALITY AND SAFETY FOR ALL
presented by David Thomas
Thurs, February 13 ~ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST
TRAUMA INFORMED ORGANIZATION: WHERE TO START? (2 PART SERIES)
presented by Dr. Gabriela Wasileski
PART 1
Wed, February 19 ~ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
PART II
Thurs, February 20 ~ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
UNMASKING THE ABUSER NEW!
presented by David Thomas
Thurs, February 20 ~ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST
TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK: Unlocking the Secrets to Collaboration and Success NEW!
presented by David Betz
Fri, February 21 ~ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST
LISA FERENTZ - ELEMENTS OF TRAUMA (4 PART SERIES)
presented by Lisa Ferentz
PART I: Trauma Informed Assessments
Mon, January 6 ~ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
PART II: Understanding Dissociation in Traumatized Clients
Mon, January 27 ~ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
PART III: Treating Addictive Behaviors in Traumatized Clients
Mon, March 3 - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
PART IV: Moving From Post-Traumatic Stress to Post-Traumatic Growth
Mon, March 24 ~ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
HOW TRAUMA-INFORMED PROVIDERS IMPROVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM RESPONSES
presented by Dr. Gabriela Wasileski
Tues, March 4 ~ 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM EST
CHILD MALTREATMENT SERIES-ADVANCING YOUR KNOWLEDGE: Basics of Investigating: Sexual Child Abuse Cases
presented by David Betz
Tues, March 4 ~ 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
UNDERSTANDING GRIEF AND LOSS: Supporting Those in Grief
presented by Debbie Bradley, C.A., VASIII, MD Certification Coordinator
Wed, March 5 ~ 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM EST
THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF SEXUAL ASSAULT
presented by David Thomas
Thurs, March 6 ~ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST
CYBER VICTIMIZATION AND SECURITY
presented by Dr. Melvin de la Cruz
Fri, March 7 ~ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
V-STEP: ETHICS IN VICTIM SERVICES 2025 Revised Version!
presented by Debbie Bradley, C.A., VASIII, MD Certification Coordinator
Wed, February 19 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST
Register Here!
Wed, March 19 ~ 12:00 PM EST - 3:30 PM EST
Register Here!
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...
presented by Debbie Bradley, C.A., VASIII, MD Certification Coordinator
Thurs, February 13 ~ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST previously Feb 12 (1:30pm - 2:30 pm)
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.
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