The Senator Tommy Burks Victim Assistance Academy

May 31-June 5, 2009
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee

The purpose of this Academy is to provide basic level training to victim advocates. The 40 hour curriculum will encompass a variety of subjects including: Victims' Compensation, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Child Victimization, Elder Abuse, Rural Victims, Hate Crimes, Collaboration, and Cultural Competency.

For more information, please download the FAQ.

The Academy will be May 31-June 5, 2009 at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Academy participants will be able to choose to stay in campus housing (included in the $450 registration fee) or a nearby hotel (hotel is an extra cost).

The cost of the Academy will be $450. The Academy fee includes curriculum materials, lodging (on campus), continental breakfast and daily lunch. If you choose to stay off campus the tuition rate will be discounted to $250.

Scholarships are available. To apply download the scholarhip application form here.

Payment will be due upon receipt of acceptance. No payment is required with the application.

Please complete a separate registration form for each participant.

The application deadline is May 1, 2009 . Space is limited so register early. Late registrations may be accepted if space is available.