2026 Texas Advanced Academy for Victim Assistance

Management and Leadership in Victim Services

February 25th - 27th, 2026
Registration Deadline: January 13th, 2026

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 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 academy 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
• Project 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.

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Cancellation/Refund Policy 

A refund of 50% of the fees paid will be authorized when a written request by January 31, 2025  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.