American Indian/Alaska Native Victim Assistance Academy
At the request of the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), the Tribal Law and Policy Institute is developing a Victim Assistance Academy for people working in American Indian/Alaska Native communities. American Indians and Alaska Native suffer the highest rates of violent victimization in the nation. It is critical that victims have access to well-trained and informed advocates and allies who can assist them in the aftermath of crime. The AI/AN VAA is being developed to address the unique needs of both service providers and crime victims in Native communities. The existing state and national academies do not appropriately meet the needs of victim service providers working in Native communities.
The goals of the American Indian/Alaska Native Victim Assistance Academy are to:
- develop and implement a culturally relevant, multidisciplinary, inclusive, foundation-level course that provides victim advocates and their allies with skills and real-world knowledge about the implementation of victim assistance services
- provide a high-quality, culturally appropriate, education and skills training to victim services providers, advocates, and professionals from federal, state, local, and tribal settings
- incorporate Native traditions and values and utilize interactive techniques to improve comprehension and retention.
General Resources
Module 1: Overview and Historical Context
Module 2: Introduction to Advocacy Roles, Responsibilities, and Skills
Module 3: Introduction to Justice Systems & Victims’ Rights
Module 4: Introduction to Victim-Centered Collaboration
Module 5: Responding to Sexual Assault
Module 6: Responding to Domestic Violence & Stalking
Module 7: Responding to Child Abuse
Module 8: Responding to Homicide
Module 9: Responding to Alcohol/Drug Related Crimes
Module 10: Responding to Other Crimes
Module 11: Responding to Specific Populations
Module 12: Community and Systems Advocacy
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