UTA Victim Assistance Training

Solution Focused Intensive Case Management Training Program for
Victim Assistance Providers

The University of Texas Arlington School of Social Work is offering a four-level training program for victim assistance providers in the North Central Texas region. This program is funded through Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Recovery grant monies and is being offered free to eligible participants. Participants would include individuals whose employment involves the provision of crisis counseling, information and referral, advocacy, and other case management services to adult victims of interpersonal violence (e.g., domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking).

To promote broad participation across the North Texas regions, sessions will be made available in Arlington, Collin County and Fort Worth. Trainers include nationally recognized UTA School of Social Work faculty, adjuncts and consultants with decades of expertise in solution-focused brief therapy, intensive case management, victim assistance, and interpersonal violence

WHY SHOULD I PARTICIPATE?

This training program combines elements of two evidence-supported interventions: solution focused brief therapy and intensive case management. These strengths-based and client-centered approaches have been adapted for the field of victim services and are appropriate for victim assistance providers employed in a variety of settings, such as police departments, district attorney offices, domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centers, and other community-based counseling and advocacy programs. These approaches promote resilience and empowerment.

TRAINING FORMAT

This training has four levels of designation.

• Level One Basic Designation requires participants to complete 12 hours (two 6-hour sessions) of content covering basic solution focused and intensive case management principles and skills.
• Level Two Specialist Designation requires participants must complete a minimum of 18 hours (six 3-hour sessions) on special topics listed below:
  • Safety Planning/ Danger Assessment
  • Criminal And Civil Justice System Preparation
  • Trauma
  • Substance Use/Abuse
  • Parenting
  • Maximizing Cultural Assets
  • Staying Strong And Connected
  • Participatory Action/ Systems Advocacy
• Level Three Practice Designation requires participants complete a minimum of 6 hours of small group discussions of practice issues.
• Level Four “Train The Trainer” Designation includes 12 hours focused on hiring, training, and supervising victim assistance workers to use solution-focused intensive case management.

Completion of all four levels requires a minimum of 48 hours and a maximum of 58 hours of training.

 

REGISTRATION *UPDATE*

FORT WORTH DATES FOR LEVEL 2 & 3 NOW AVAILABLE!

Click here to enter your e-mail address to register for Level 2, 3 & 4 training sessions.

 

Click here for a complete list of the training session dates & locations. Please be sure to check the website often for changes or updates.

 

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED ASSISTANCE?   See FAQ
For general questions about the training program, please send an email to Dr. Emily Spence-Almaguer at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (817)781-8478.

For questions about the receipt of your registration, please contact  Courage & Renewal - North Texas at (817)882-8222.