Advanced Institute on Victim Studies: Critical Analysis of Victim Assistance
Washburn University—Topeka, Kansas
California State University—Fresno, California
Center for the Study of Crime and Victimization/Joint Center on Violence and Victim Studies
The Advanced Institute on Victim Studies is a multidisciplinary professional development program that facilitates critical reflection for a variety of practitioners who provide service to and/or advocate for victims of crime.
The program features an optional Professional Certificate in Victim Assistance: Advanced Level which is awarded upon successful completion of certificate requirements.
Although developed as a professional continuing education program, Washburn University and California State University, Fresno provide an option for undergraduate and graduate college credit at a reduced fee. Tuition is in addition to the program fee.
See the Center for the Study of Crime and Victimization/Joint Center on Violence and Victim Studies website for more detailed information, program structure, participation guidelines, faculty, cost, location, lodging, and registration.