Earn a Victim Advocacy Certificate

With our industry-driven Victim Advocacy Certificate, students learn the build skills in case management, investigation, trauma-informed approaches, and standards for professionalizing the field of victim advocacy.

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Why Pursue a Victim Advocacy Certificate

With the Victim Advocacy Certificate, students prepare to be strong victim advocates in their communities. This includes coursework that may lead to National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP) credentialing. The certificate lets students:

    • Conduct forensic interviews
    • Engage in coursework that can lead to National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP) credentialing
    • Examine emotional and social competencies essential for criminal justice professionals
    • Show understanding and respect for culturally diverse environments

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Build a solid foundation for a promising career with our Victim Advocacy Certificate.

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Become Career Ready With a Victim Advocacy Certificate

Can you see yourself as a successful Victim Advocate, BIPP Facilitator, Domestic Violence Specialist, Shelter Advocate, CASA advocate, Sexual Assault Services Coordinator, Sexual Assault Response Team Coordinator, Community Coordinator, or Forensic Interviewer?

Our Victim Advocacy Certificate teaches students in-demand skills through an industry-focused curriculum required to enter the Advocacy Workforce.

 

Throughout this program, students learn the latest workforce-ready technical skills, knowledge, competencies, and professional aptitude required in day-to-day as a Victim Advocate.

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What You Will Learn - Curriculum Overview

With a Victim Advocacy Certificate, students learn hands-on skills necessary to conduct forensic interviews using evidence-based practices, and engage in coursework that can lead to becoming a credentialed advocate.

This program delivers students practical understanding of the Victim Advocacy field. The curriculum helps students to:

    • Learn to conduct forensic interviews
    • Engage in coursework that can lead to National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP) credentialing.
    • Examine emotional and social competencies essential for criminal justice professionals
    • Show understanding and respect for culturally diverse environments

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Victim Advocacy FAQ

Admission requirements to earn a Victim Advocacy Certificate include a high school diploma or equivalent and a complete application packet. Students who have earned credits at other Colleges or Universities must also provide official copies of those transcripts. There is also a $25 application fee that can be paid at any time once an application is submitted.
To choose a suitable Certificate, you must consider the time to complete, cost of tuition, and quality of the instruction provided. If you need additional insight into career options, consider a free career inventory assessment before exploring course options that align with personal and professional interests.
This certificate is a good option for students who want to build a strong foundation for starting their career in the Victim Advocacy discipline.
Students do not require ACT or SAT scores to qualify. Students may need ACT or SAT scores, or free placement testing to qualify for courses such as English, Math, or Chemistry. Placement testing can be scheduled at any time during the application process.

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Note: All salary projections are based on the current position and educational needs. BRCTC cannot guarantee that job titles or the projections given will be the salaries students or graduates will ultimately receive. Two year completion is approximate and based on full-time enrollment. Student testimonials, income statements, and examples on the College website are the results of real students. These testimonials are not intended to guarantee that anyone will achieve the same or similar results. Each individual’s success depends on his or her desire, commitment, dedication, and motivation to pursue academic and workforce opportunities. Testimonials are not intended to create a contract between a student and the College.

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