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Course Description

Meeting Challenges in Prosecution and Victim Advocacy brings together prosecutors, victim advocates and other professionals who deal with victims of violent crime. As professionals we are encountering more and more violent crimes that are random in nature, are committed in much grander scales, involve more individuals and require much more sophisticated investigation, communication and prosecution. Effective communication and collaboration among and between the various groups the crime victim encounters is critical to that victim’s journey through the judicial process. Victim issues and strategies relevant to prosecutors, law enforcement and victim advocates that meet these challenges will be explored at this course.

Included will be topics such as:

• Crime Victim’s Rights
• Special Victims Units
• Victim Interviews
• Effective Advocacy
• How to Handle the Media Spotlight
• Victim Dynamics & Communicating with Victims
• Primary Responders & Vicarious Trauma
• Resources & Networks in Victim Advocacy
• Handling Multiple Victim Cases
• Legal Issues & Updates Affecting Victim Advocacy
• Ethics & Professionalism in Working with Victims
• Assistance & Support for Victims & Prosecutors

Course Information

Eligibility: Meeting Challenges in Prosecution and Victim Advocacy is open to prosecutors, law enforcement, parole & probation officers, victim advocates and other professionals who work on behalf of victims of crime.

Course Tuition: The course fee is $575, which includes admission and course materials. The College adheres to a policy of non-discrimination in admissions, scholarship awards and administration.

Office Discounts: The first attendee from an office pays full tuition. Each additional attendee from the same office will receive a $50 discount for this course.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Full refunds will be made for cancellations received by 5:00 pm, ten (10) business days prior to the beginning of the course. Refunds, less $60 for administrative fees, will be made for cancellations received after this date for all courses.

Late Registration Fee: If you do not register at least 10 days prior to the start of the course, you will be charged a late registration fee of $60 in addition to regular tuition. This fee also applies to walk-in registrants.

Accommodations: The course will be held at the Radisson Hotel & Suites Chicago (will become Avenue Hotel Chicago effective April 1). The group rate is $169 single/double occupancy per night. To secure this group rate, make reservations by March 28, 2008 by calling the hotel at 312-787-2900 or by calling CEM travel services at 800-247-8785; a first night’s deposit is required.

Travel Services: NCDA’s Travel Agency, CEM Travel Services, can take care of all of your travel needs. Call them for airfare, hotel, or rental care reservations. They also specialize in finding the lowest airfare to our courses. Call them at 800/247-8785 (Monday - Friday; 9am - 6pm Central) to get the lowest rate from your city. United Airlines is offering a discount rate for this course - refer to code 576TX if you prefer to make your own reservations. Hertz offers special discounts on car rentals to the College -- refer to NCDA Corporate Discount Number 1572962. AVIS also offers special discounts for car rentals to the National College of District Attorneys - refer to Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Number D150036.