CEB 052 - Victim Advocacy

Institution:

Niagara County Community College

Subject:

CEB - Community Ed Business

Description:

This intensive 26-hour program is designed to train and qualify students to provide assistance to crime victims, both inside and outside of the courtroom. Participants will be prepared to work in victim advocacy arenas, such as domestic violence shelters, crisis centers, and crisis hotlines, and with state and county governments, assisting crime victims in progressing through the criminal justice system and toward successful recovery. Course topics include: legal terminology, legal process, legislation regarding victims rights, jurisdiction and venue, ethics, effects of victimization on the victim, victim advocate skills, guardianships, and crisis intervention. It also covers counseling skills for victims of assault, battery, robbery, sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, murder, negligent acts, and homicide. There are no prerequisites, but students will be expected to complete a significant amount of homework and pass two exams.

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0.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.niagaracc.suny.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 614-6222

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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