Free to Telecommunication Professionals
Wednesday, January 27th, 2015
8:00am to 5:00pm
LaGrange, TX
8 hours TCOLE credit
SAFVIC Instructor: Jennet Sullivan
Location:
Fayette Co Agriculture Bldg, Rm 104 Training Rm
255 Svoboda Lane
LaGrangeTX
THE COURSE
The true first responder in any emergency is the Telecommunication Professionals whose primary objectives are to respond to calls appropriately and ensure victim and officer safety. The Sexual Assault and Family Violence Investigators Course for Telecommunication Professionals - SAFVIC for TCPs (TCOLE Course 3267) is designed to provide 911 call-takers around the state with the tools they need to effectively identify and facilitate sexual assault and family violence calls.
The SAFVIC program is funded by a grant from the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor’s Office and the National Violence Against Women Office. This program is administered by the Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA) with input from a statewide steering committee comprised of representatives from telecommunications, law enforcement, prosecution, medical services and victim services. In 2008, SAFVIC for TCPs was developed in an effort to expand the training to Telecommunication Professionals who are often the vital link between the victim and the responding police officers.
The SAFVIC for Telecommunication Professionals program consists of a comprehensive 8-hour curriculum covering crucial aspects of telecommunication professionals’ response to these calls. The program uses a network of certified instructors to deliver the training on a local basis, thus providing more telecommunication professionals access to this very important training. Students attending the SAFVIC for TCPs will receive 8 hours TCOLE credit for the course and is offered free of charge to all participants.
The Curriculum
Students attending the SAFVIC for TCPs Instructor Course will receive 8-hours TCOLE credit for the course. The curriculum will include the following topics:
· Statistics and History of Sexual Assault and Family Violence
· Dynamics of Family Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, and Human Trafficking
· Special Consideration when Taking Calls From Members of Vulnerable Population
· Understanding Victims & Safety Planning and Protective Orders
· How 911 Calls are used in Prosecution of Crimes
· Best Practices
· Texas Laws
REGISTRATION
To register for SAFVIC for TCPs please go to the SAFVIC website at www.safvic.org, click on ‘Our courses’ or ‘Calendar’, select the course with the date and location of your choice, and then click on ‘Register.’ If you have further questions, call us toll free at (800) 848-2088. In the event that this specific course does not fit your schedule, SAFVIC for TCPs will be offered at various locations in Texas at different times. Please check the website, which is updated daily, for upcoming courses in your area.