We are designated to certify homicide and other violent crimes advocates and generalist advocates. Become a certified advocate by learning advocacy skills, tools for wellness, and more.

We offer the following training courses for advocates serving survivors:

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Homicide & Other Violent Crime (HOVC) Specialist training

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November 30 - December 11, 2020 (online)

10am-12pm M/T/Th/F

Registration deadline: Wednesday November 18th, 5pm

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Violent Crime Advocate training

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November 30 - December 4, 2020 (online, pilot training)

9am-12pm & 1:30pm-4:30pm M/T/Th/F

Please note: This training is all day from 9am-4:30pm, with breaks from 12-1:30 each day.

Registration deadline: Monday November 23rd, 5pm

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Continuing education

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Workshops, webinars, and other learning opportunities for advocates pursuing or renewing certification.

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SERVICES

Certification process

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To learn more about our certification process, download our Certification Manual.

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To apply for or renew your HOVC certification, follow the links below:

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Standards for Victim/Survivor-Serving Programs​

In collaboration with the Iowa Crime Victim Assistance Division (CVAD), ICCC is responsible for creating, updating, and assisting programs with compliance with the Program Administration & Direct Service Standards. These standards and best practices apply to CVAD-funded programs serving survivors of homicide and other violent crimes specifically, as well as those serving crime victims on a generalist basis. 

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To learn more, download & view the Program Administration & Direct Services Standards.

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