Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) and the University of Richmond co-sponsor the Virginia’s Virginia Victim Assistance Academy.

Virginia is one of 36 states developing or presenting State Victim Assistance Academies. The Academies are modeled after the National Victim Assistance Academy; however, they provide state-specific training in victims issues.

The Academy is designed by a multi-disciplinary Steering Committee, which includes representatives from partners, DCJS and the University of Richmond. Other committee members include representatives from law enforcement, prosecution, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund, the Attorney General’s Office, the Department of Social Services, the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance, the Virginia Network for Victims and Witnesses of Crime, the Department of Corrections, the Parole Board, Virginia Commonwealth University, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the FBI, local victim assistance programs, and crime victims.

Note: This project is supported by Grant No. 2006-VF-GX-K026, awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, and U.S. Department of Justice.

Contact Information

Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
1100 Bank Street
Richmond, VA 23219
804.786.4000