2026

Texas Advanced Academy for Victim Assistance

Management and Leadership in Victim Services

February 25 - 27, 2026

The Williamson County Sheriff's Office-

Deputy A.W. Grimes Law Enforcement Training Center

Hutto, Tx

What is the Texas Advanced Academy for Victim Assistance?

The Texas Advanced Academy for Victim Assistance (TAAVA) offers advanced training to professionals in criminal justice and non-profit settings who are leading the provision of victim services in a managerial or administrative capacity. This academy provides an opportunity to study and interact with other victim service providers to develop and enhance leadership and management skills, in order to strengthen the provision of consistent, high-quality, professional services to crime victims, their families, and local communities. The curriculum is specifically designed for managing and leading in a trauma-based profession. 

Topics of this real world, best practices academy include:

• Leadership
• OVC Program Standards
• Program Management
• Working with Volunteers and Interns
• Funding for Victim Assistance
• Emotional Intelligence
• Communication Skills
• Ethics in Victim Services Management
• Trauma-Informed Supervision

Who Should Attend the Texas Advanced Academy for Victim Assistance ?

The academy content is designed for current and aspiring program managers/supervisors and is recommended for victim service providers from both systems-based and community-based programs. Participants should have at least three years of experience as a victim service provider.

  Application deadline 

Applications for the 2026 Advanced Academy will be accepted October 1, 2025 - November 7, 2025.

Application submission does not guarantee enrollment.

  Applications are reviewed and those selected to participate in the Academy  will be notified via email. 

Registration will open after applicants have been notified of their acceptance status on or before December 9, 2025. 

Registration and Enrollment 

Registration Fee 

• $250 for TVSA members
• $275 for non-members

Registration fee includes lunch for 2 days

Continuing Education Credits 

Credits will be available for for Social Work, LPC & LMFT.

Hotel Accommodations  

A block of rooms at the prevailing government rate will be available in Hutto for accepted academy students. All accepted applicants will be provided with hotel reservation information when notified of their acceptance to the academy.

Travel Accommodations     

Participants are responsible for securing and providing their own travel  arrangements.

Cancellation/Refund Policy 

A refund of 50% of the fees paid will be authorized when a written request by January 31, 2026 has been submitted prior to the scheduled start of the program. Texas Victim Services Association reserves the right to retain or collect fees in full for those who fail to cancel prior to the training or for those who fail to attend.