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Join ACVS! We are a membership organization whose strength and vitality comes from our broad base of individuals and organizations committed to improving the lives of victims of crime.

The Arizona Victim Assistance Academies offer unique training opportunities for victim service professionals to learn, interact and network with other advocates from across Arizona.

If you have been the victim of a crime, we want you to get the help you need. Although ACVS does not provide any direct services, we can point you in the right direction.

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The Arizona Coalition for Victim Services (ACVS) provides education, training, and advocacy to crime victim service providers throughout Arizona to improve the quantity and quality of services provided to victims in our communities. ACVS also promotes and protects the rights of victims through leadership, advocacy and community education.

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HELP US HELP ARIZONA VICTIMS

BASIC VICTIM ASSISTANCE ACADEMY

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The Basic Academy is designed for advocates who are new to victim services and is structured to teach participants basic advocacy skills. The Basic Academy curriculum addresses topics such as victimology, crisis theory and response, the criminal justice system, victims’ rights, and cultural awareness and much more.

The Advanced Academy is where we will dive deeper into a variety of topics that are relevant to work in Victim Services. Check out our Training Page for upcoming training topics.

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ACVS periodically offers a Leadership Academy designed for more experienced advocates and supervisors who have worked in the field of victim advocacy for a few years. Although each Leadership Academy varies in content, the curriculum serves to address the most current issues advocates and supervisors in victim service agencies face.

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This program provides trainers that come to your jurisdiction to train your staff on-site for FREE. If you are interested in this program, please click Learn more for more information and request forms.

Mobile Advocacy Training Program (MAP)

"What I took away from this training is that you never stop learning how to better serve Victims/ Survivors."

"No matter how long an advocate has been doing the work you never stop learning how to better serve victims/ Survivors. I appreciate all levels of experience."

"My biggest take away was to be gentle with myself & others for being human.."

"This can include seeking new perspectives, being a life long learner and staying curious. I really enjoyed the academy and learned a lot, not only from the content but from others sharing their experiences and being able to network. Connie, you and your team did amazing! Thank you Angela and Amy for keeping us engaged and thank you to Whitney for making the world go round! Thank you Melissa for engaging with us and creating a safe sassy space!"

"This training allowed me to build a solid foundation."

I learned more than I have from my supervisor. I have been winging it every day. This training allowed me to build a solid foundation. The networking and collaboration of our class was amazing. I enjoyed almost every topic and I learned too much to measure. All the trainers were excellent!"

"For my first training conference-this one was spectacular!"

"I would like to say for my first training conference- this one was spectacular! It was very organized, detailed oriented, and knew how to get everyone engaged."

"This training reminded me why I do my job"

I really enjoyed this academy. At work I've been in autopilot and not motivated. This training reminded me why I do my job.

Resources For Victims

Have you reported the crime?

Are you looking for information regarding the status of investigation of a crime you already reported?

Are you looking for information regarding the prosecution of a case?

Are you afraid to report a crime or do you need other services such as safety planning, shelter, counseling, or support groups?

Do you have medical or counseling expenses, loss of wages, funeral or crime scene cleanup expenses you need help with?

Do you want more information about your rights as victim?

Were you awarded restitution as the victim in a criminal case?

DO YOU HAVE OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE OR WELFARE NEEDS?

Helpful Links

Have you reported the crime?

If you haven't reported the crime, you may do so by calling 911 or the law enforcement agency where the crime occurred (e.g. your municipal or tribal police department, or in unincorporated areas, the county sheriff's department).

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Are you looking for information regarding the status of investigation of a crime you already reported?

To find out about the status of an investigation, you need to call the law enforcement agency that took the report. You should have received a pamphlet or other material that explains the process and includes contact information.

If you did not receive a pamphlet, call the agency that took the report and ask to speak to the officer, deputy or detective assigned to your case or to a victim advocate if the agency employs advocates.

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Are your looking for information regarding the prosecution of a case?

If your case has been presented for prosecution you should call that prosecutorial agency. Generally, for misdemeanors within a city's limits that is the city prosecutor's office. For misdemeanors in unincorporated areas, or for felonies regardless of where the crime happened, you should call the County Attorney's Office.

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Are you afraid to report a crime or do you need other services such as safety planning, shelter, counseling, or support groups?

If you are afraid to report or need additional services we encourage you to call one of the agencies in your area that specialize in the type of crime for which you were a victim.

To search for applicable agencies and organizations.

Applicable Agencies

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DO YOU HAVE MEDICAL OR COUNSELING EXPENSES, LOSS OF WAGES, FUNERAL OR CRIME SCENE CLEANUP EXPENSES YOU NEED HELP WITH?

The Crime Victim Compensation Program may be able to assist with certain expenses for crime victims who meet certain criteria. Visit the link below for information on the program, eligibility criteria, contact information for each county program, and the application in both English and Spanish.

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Victim Compensation Program

DO YOU WANT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS AS VICTIM?

Visit the Arizona Attorney General's Office for information about, and links to, your victims' rights.

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AZ Attorney General

Were you awarded restitution as the victim in a criminal case?

Visit the Arizona Supreme Court for information on restitution, and forms for enforcing orders already imposed by a court following a conviction in a criminal case.

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The Arizona Victim Assistance Academies offer unique training opportunities for victim service professionals to learn, interact and network with other advocates from across Arizona.

If you have been the victim of a crime, we want you to get the help you need. Although ACVS does not provide any direct services, we can point you in the right direction.

Learn more

Learn more

Victim Resources

Join ACVS! We are a membership organization whose strength and vitality comes from our broad base of individuals and organizations committed to improving the lives of victims of crime.

Training

Become A Member

Join ACVS! We are a membership organization whose strength and vitality comes from our broad base of individuals and organizations committed to improving the lives of victims of crime.

The Arizona Victim Assistance Academies offer unique training opportunities for victim service professionals to learn, interact and network with other advocates from across Arizona.

If you have been the victim of a crime, we want you to get the help you need. Although ACVS does not provide any direct services, we can point you in the right direction.

ACVS News & Events

ACVS Member Meeting Dates

Meeting Dates

HELP US HELP ARIZONA VICTIMS

BASIC VICTIM ASSISTANCE ACADEMY

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Our Training Programs

Advanced Academy

Leadership Academy

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Mobile Advocacy Training Program (MAP)

"What I took away from this training is that you never stop learning how to better serve Victims/ Survivors."

"No matter how long an advocate has been doing the work you never stop learning how to better serve victims/ Survivors. I appreciate all levels of experience."

"My biggest take away was to be gentle with myself & others for being human.."

"This training allowed me to build a solid foundation."

I learned more than I have from my supervisor. I have been winging it every day. This training allowed me to build a solid foundation. The networking and collaboration of our class was amazing. I enjoyed almost every topic and I learned too much to measure. All the trainers were excellent!"

"For my first training conference-this one was spectacular!"

"I would like to say for my first training conference- this one was spectacular! It was very organized, detailed oriented, and knew how to get everyone engaged."

"This training reminded me why I do my job"

I really enjoyed this academy. At work I've been in autopilot and not motivated. This training reminded me why I do my job.

Have you reported the crime?

Are you looking for information regarding the status of investigation of a crime you already reported?

Are you looking for information regarding the prosecution of a case?

Are you afraid to report a crime or do you need other services such as safety planning, shelter, counseling, or support groups?

Do you have medical or counseling expenses, loss of wages, funeral or crime scene cleanup expenses you need help with?

Do you want more information about your rights as victim?

Were you awarded restitution as the victim in a criminal case?

DO YOU HAVE OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE OR WELFARE NEEDS?

Helpful Links

Have you reported the crime?

If you haven't reported the crime, you may do so by calling 911 or the law enforcement agency where the crime occurred (e.g. your municipal or tribal police department, or in unincorporated areas, the county sheriff's department).

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Are you looking for information regarding the status of investigation of a crime you already reported?

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Are your looking for information regarding the prosecution of a case?

County Attorney Contact Info

back

Are you afraid to report a crime or do you need other services such as safety planning, shelter, counseling, or support groups?

If you are afraid to report or need additional services we encourage you to call one of the agencies in your area that specialize in the type of crime for which you were a victim. To search for applicable agencies and organizations.

Applicable Agencies

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DO YOU HAVE MEDICAL OR COUNSELING EXPENSES, LOSS OF WAGES, FUNERAL OR CRIME SCENE CLEANUP EXPENSES YOU NEED HELP WITH?

The Crime Victim Compensation Program may be able to assist with certain expenses for crime victims who meet certain criteria. Visit the link below for information on the program, eligibility criteria, contact information for each county program, and the application in both English and Spanish.

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Victim Compensation Program

DO YOU WANT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS AS VICTIM?

Visit the Arizona Attorney General's Office for information about, and links to, your victims' rights.

back

AZ Attorney General

Were you awarded restitution as the victim in a criminal case?

Visit the Arizona Supreme Court for information on restitution, and forms for enforcing orders already imposed by a court following a conviction in a criminal case.

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If you are afraid to report or need additional services we encourage you to call one of the agencies in your area that specialize in the type of crime for which you were a victim.

To search for applicable agencies and organizations.