April 3, 2025 1:00-4:00pm CT
Mind the Gap is an advanced training designed for advocates who have already completed a comprehensive 24-hour Advocacy Training. This course builds upon the foundational principles of victim advocacy outlined in the 2017 accreditation standards and prepares partcipants to meet the 2023 Victim Advocacy Standard for Accreditation established by the National Children’s Alliance (NCA). The training has been officially approved by the NCA.
Over the course of 3 hours, participants will deepen their understanding of key topics including:
- Victim Rights and Compensation (pre-reading materials)
- Cultural Responsiveness and Addressing Explicit Bias
- Caregiver Resilience
- Domestic Violence and Polyvictimization
- Effective Referral Methods
Through real-life case studies and group discussions, participants will learn how to apply these concepts in practical scenarios.
For advocates who have not yet completed the foundational 24-hour training as specified by the NCA, First Witness offers a comprehensive 24-hour Training for Advocates Working with a CAC.