SAFVIC

24-hour SAFVIC

 

SAFVIC consists of a comprehensive curriculum developed with the assistance of a curriculum committee composed of experts from law enforcement, prosecution and victim services - see below for a list of curriculum development committee members. The curriculum covers crucial aspects for law enforcement's response to these crimes, as well as the creation and use of community-based resources to assist law enforcement's efforts. This curriculum is broken down into segments that are meant to provide a consistent transition through the material. The curriculum was developed around a three-day or 24 credit hour frame. It is also available in stand alone 1-day/8 credit hour modules. The program will use a network of certified trainers to deliver the training on a local basis, thus enabling more officers the access to this very important training. Below is the three day course and module outline:

 

 24-Hour Course Schedule 

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3
Pretest and Course Overview Sexual Assault Laws Sexual Assault/Family Violence and People with Disabilities and/or Older Adults

History of Family Violence and

Sexual Assault

Family Violence/Sexual Assault Investigative Techniques Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault
Dynamics of Family Violence

Stalking

Victim Resources
Family Violence Laws

Family Violence in

Immigrant Communities

Community Coalitions
Dynamics of Sexual Assault

Human Trafficking

Final Exam and

Course/Instructor Evaluation

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAFVIC Module Course Schedule


Module 1 Module 2                     Module 3
Course Overview Course Overview Course Overview
History of Family Violence and Sexual Assault Family Violence/Sexual Assault Investigative Techniques Sexual Assault/Family Violence and People with Disabilities and/or Older Adults
Dynamics of Family Violence

Effective Courtroom Performance

for Peace Officers

Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault
Family Violence Laws Victim Resources

Stalking

Dynamics of Sexual Assault

Community Coalitions

Family Violence in

Immigrant Communities

Sexual Assault Laws Final Exam

Human Trafficking

Final Exam and

Course/Instructor Evaluation

Course/Instructor Evaluation

Final Exam and

Course/Instructor Evaluation

Curriculum Development Committee

Members
Organizations Represented
Paul Aleman Office of the Attorney General, CJD
Brooke Balmos-Hinojosa Texas Municipal Police Association
Sarah Buel Clinical Professor, UT School of Law
Craig Campbell St. Edward's University
Debbie Carter Texas Council on Family Violence
Randy Dickson Critical Interaction Associates
Liz Donegan Austin Police Department
Tom Gaylor Texas Municipal Police Association
Deanna Gillespie Smithville Regional Hospital
Jennifer Gonzales Texas Municipal Police Association
John Henrichsen Bellville Police Department
Sandy Kline Houston Police Department, ret.
Angie McCown Texas DPS, Victim Services Division
Nicole Martinez Texas Municipal Police Association
Janetta Michaels Collin County Children's Advocacy Center
Jeff Olbrich Texas Municipal Police Association
Chris Pyryt Plano Police Department
Jeff Rich Plano Police Department
Julia Spann SafePlace
Jane Waters Harris County District Attorney's Office
Lyn Williams Texas Association Against Sexual Assault


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAFVIC