Professional Development and Consultation

The Joint Center on Violence and Victim Studies offers professional development courses and consultation on the multi-faceted and complex aspects of violence and victimization and the delivery of services to address these issues.

Professional Education

Professional development courses are designed to challenge the adult learner through curriculum and instruction that embrace theory and research while focusing on application to a diverse audience of professionals. In addition to having substantial experience in higher education and/or professional training environments, JCVVS faculty have extensive work experience in professional service settings.

Courses are primarily offered to organizations on contract though some are occasionally scheduled as public programs in traditional or web-based formats.

All courses include a certificate of attendance for the identified professional development hours and some courses have a certificate of completion component that requires additional demonstration of knowledge and skills. Academic credit may be offered as an option for some programs.

The following are some of the established professional development programs. Click on the course for a complete description and agenda.

Critical Analysis of Victim Assistance

Crime Victimization and Persons with Disabilities

Foundations in Victim Services

Professionalization of Victim Services

Substance Use and Victimization

Other topics the JCVVS have previously offered and can develop for a contract program include grant writing, rural crime victimization, outcome-based brief intervention, media relations and victim assistance, and faith professionals response to crime victimization. Contact the JCVVS to discuss professional development needs and other topics.

Consultation

The JCVVS has access to a host of national experts who can assist in a variety of service, organizational and policy issues. The JCVVS can assist in an initial needs assessment to determine the level of consultation and technical assistance and then refer the appropriate JCVVS resource for additional service.