California victim services training and advocacy
California Crime Victims Assistance Association (CCVAA) trains, connects, and supports victim/witness professionals across California to strengthen services for crime victims.
Training for victim witness assistance programs
Training for every stage of a victim services career through statewide in-person training, instructor-led virtual courses, and self-paced online learning.
24-Hour Victim Advocate Training
Continuing education for experienced advocates, building advanced competencies beyond the entry-level academy.
Advanced level
40-Hour Victim Advocate Training
State-mandated certificate for new advocates — the foundational knowledge, skills, and self-awareness required to serve victims of crime.
Entry level
Community Crisis Response Team
Foundational crisis intervention, team structure, and psychological first aid delivered in partnership with NOVA.
Entry and advanced levels
Advancing victim services across California
CCVAA advances victim services across California through advocacy, training, and collaboration. We strengthen victim-centered programs, promote trauma-informed practices, and support the professionals and organizations serving crime victims statewide.