Name of Training:  Introduction to the Victims Crisis Assistance & Response Team (VCART) for Colleges and Universities, including Campus Administrators, Campus Safety Officers, Emergency/Crisis Management Team Members, and Emergency Managers

This training is being held on three separate webinar dates for scheduling flexibility.

Description of Training: 

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce that registration for the Victims Crisis Assistance and Response Team (VCART) training is now open to all Campus Administrators, Campus Emergency/Crisis Team members, Safety Officers, and Emergency Managers.

Is your campus crisis emergency plan updated and in compliance with Virginia law regarding victims’ rights and the victim resources available? Do you know what services and resources are available to your students, faculty, and staff following a criminal mass casualty event? Do you know how to access assistance after a traumatic event?

The DCJS VCART Program assists victims following a criminal mass casualty event or critical incident. The program is codified to coordinate the victim response under §23.1-804 of the Code of Virginia and be a part of all school crisis and emergency management plans. The VCART Program is an important resource for your school following a traumatic event.

The VCART training will cover the services and resources that are available to you following a criminal mass casualty or critical incident. The presenter will discuss how to incorporate VCART and promote victim-centered approaches into your emergency plans. The training will also discuss how to request a response, the differences between VCART and other resources available, and common stress reactions following a traumatic event.

Training Goals / Objectives:

• Participants will have a better understanding of §23.1-804 of the Code of Virginia and how VCART can fit into their campus crisis and emergency plans.
• Participants will understand the services provided by the VCART after a mass casualty event or critical incident.
• Participants will be able to identify trauma reactions and understand how survivors may react in the aftermath of a traumatic event.
• Participants will understand the importance of trauma informed and victim centered services.

Participant Registration and Cost: This training is free.  Please click here to register.