Become A Certified Victim Service Professional Through The Oregon Certification and Standards Program

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*******FEE REDUCTION*******

2009 and 2010
CVAN recognizes these are challenging economic times but still
want to encourage you to be certified. To help, we have temporarily
reduced the fees. They are now:

$85 for initial Certification.
$35 for Re-certification.
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IS CERTIFICATION FOR ME?

If you work directly with crime victims' and survivors, then certification is for you! Over the past few years there has been a growing interest in developing standards and a certification program for those who provide direct victim service. Thanks to a unique collaboration with the Crime Victims' Assistance Network and the Oregon State Victim Assistance Academy (SVAA), and with the help of a federal grant, this is now a reality.

If you or your agency receives grant funding from the Oregon Department
of Justice Certification is required.

Download SVAA Certification WORD Document

The Certification fee is $110. The fee includes a $25 non-refundable processing fee, a $10 testing fee and a $75 refundable fee if the applicant does not complete the process.

GOALS

This certification program was designed by peers in the victim service field who, like you, are committed to consistent, competent, quality services to crime victims' in Oregon. The standards and certification program:

_ Is voluntary and all-inclusive;

_ Defines victim service as a profession;

_ Recognizes those currently active in the field, regardless of experience,
education or existing credentials;

_ Affords opportunity for specialization;

_ Provides for continuing education and professional development;

_ Is open to all salaried or non-salaried and experienced victim service staff
who provide direct services to crime victims and survivors; and

_ Is grounded in sound ethical standards that have been developed by
peers.

OTHER BENEFITS

_ Four transferable Community College credits are available upon
completion of the SVAA for a fee of $40 to Clackamas Community
College.

_ Development of a higher education degree in victim service is currently
being explored.

_ In the future, CVAN's goal is to offer training that will allow victim service
providers to specialize in areas such as victims' of child abuse, domestic
violence, drunk or drugged driving, and others. Management and other
advanced courses are also being explored.

RE-CERTIFICATION

_ Certification is valid for three years. Applicants must complete thirty
(30) hours of continuing education related to victim services in order
to be eligible for re-certification. The re-certification application
process must be completed no later than three years and thirty days past
the date on your Certificate. If this deadline is missed, the applicant
will be required to re-apply for certification.

The Re-certification fee is $50.

Download Re-Certification Application WORD documents

For more information regarding CVAN certification Contact:

Toni Kramer
Certification Coordinator
Email: Toni Kramer