The Texas Victim Assistance Training (TVAT) Academy provides a foundational level victim assistance training specifically for new victim services professionals, criminal justice professionals, volunteers, and allied professionals with less than three years of experience who routinely work with victims of crime.

The TVAT Academy is a four-day training and will be held July 21 -24, 2026, at the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) located at 6800 Burleson Road, 165 Building 310, Austin, TX 78744.

If you are interested in serving as faculty or in a support role for this Academy, please complete the information below by Friday, February 20, 2026.

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* 1. Please provide your contact information:

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* 2. Please indicate which dates best fit your schedule to attend a Selection Committee meeting to help us identify the 2026 TVAT Academy students.

The Selection Committee meeting may be held in the VSD Training Room at 8712 Shoal Creek Blvd, Suite 265 Austin, TX 78757 with the option to attend virtually.

  Morning (before lunch) Afternoon (after lunch)
Monday, March 23, 2026
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Friday, March 27, 2026
Monday, March 30, 2026
Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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* 3. Please indicate which dates best fit your schedule to attend a run-through for the 2026 TVAT Academy.

The run-through meeting may be held in the VSD Training Room OR in person at the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) located at 6800 Burleson Road, 165 Building 310, Austin, TX 78744 pending confirmation of the agreed upon meeting date.

  Morning (before lunch) Afternoon (after lunch)
Monday, June 29, 2026
Monday, July 13, 2026
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Friday, July 17, 2026

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* 4. Though not required, we prefer the faculty be present for the entire TVAT Academy. Please indicate all the days and portions you will be able to attend the 2026 Academy.

  Morning (before lunch) Afternoon (after lunch)
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Friday, July 24, 2026

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* 5. Available time and date for you to join the TVATA Final Debrief

  9:00 am - 11:00 am 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Monday, August 10, 2026
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Thank you for your response. We appreciate your support and dedication to the TVAT Academy’s success and look forward to partnering with you!

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