Core Competencies & Skills: Crisis Intervention describes how to identify when a crisis has taken place and how to help those who have experienced traumatic situations. Understanding what constitutes a crisis, and knowing how to intervene when one occurs, can make...
Core Competencies & Skills: Confidentiality describes best practices for maintaining confidentiality. As a victim service provider you deal with sensitive and personal information. Understanding the laws governing a victim’s privacy and confidentiality are...
Core Competencies and Skills: Advocacy examines the critical role of victim service providers in advocating for crime victims. When you know how to advocate for crime victims, you ensure that their voices are heard and they receive the appropriate assistance. This is...
Basics of Criminal Justice provides an overview of the criminal justice process. Some of your most critical responsibilities may involve assisting crime victims through the legal process if an offender is apprehended. The more you understand the criminal justice...
Basics of Civil Justice System provides basic information on how the civil justice system works. If a victim decides to pursue a civil case against an offender, you’ll need to understand the civil court system so you can tell the victim what to expect. This is a...
