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2026 MOVA Training Academy (MTA) Leadership Track Application

The MTA Leadership Track is a four-day in-person advanced training. By filling out this application, you are committing to attending all training sessions as well as the evening graduation ceremony if your application moves forward for participation.

The MTA Leadership Track learning community is designed for students with over 3 years of experience providing direct services to victims and survivors of crime.
Training Dates
Tuesday July 21, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (graduation dinner)
Friday July 24, 2026 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location (overnight optional and included with tuition)
Endicott College
376 Hale Street
Beverly, MA 01915

What It Means to Have the Training on a College Campus
Hosting the MOVA Training Academy on a college campus provides the opportunity for students to experience an optimal learning environment where students have access to peers and mentors both inside and outside of the classroom. You'll attend sessions in classroom spaces, stay overnight in one a campus residential hall with a private bathroom and sleeping space (room), eat meals in the dining hall with your peers, and have access to shared spaces for optional evening activities. This environment encourages connection, focus, and a sense of community during your time at the MTA.
First name(Required.)
Last Name(Required.)
Preferred Pronouns
Organization/Agency(Required.)
Organization/Agency Type(Required.)
Work Address(Required.)
Work Email Address(Required.)
Work Phone(Required.)
Current role(Required.)
How long have you been in your current role?(Required.)
How long have you worked as a victim service provider (or similar work)(Required.)
Type of direct services provided(Required.)
I primarily work with survivors of the following crime type (select all that apply)
I primarily work with the following specific survivor population(s) (select all that apply)(Required.)
What areas does your organization/agency serve (check all that apply)(Required.)
Supervisor Information
Please note that your supervisor will receive a copy of the email communicating your application status once notifications have been provided. Please ensure you seek approval before applying to the MTA.
Supervisor First Name(Required.)
Supervisor Last Name(Required.)
Supervisor Email Address(Required.)
Supervisor Phone Number(Required.)
Knowledge and Experience with Topics
Please share your current level of professional knowledge or experience with the following topics.
(0 = Not at all, 4 = Expert)
Collaboration across systems(Required.)
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Culturally specific services(Required.)
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Supporting children who have experienced violence(Required.)
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Crime victim compensation assistance(Required.)
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Domestic violence risk assessment and safety planning(Required.)
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Inclusivity in advocacy(Required.)
Supporting survivors of sexual violence(Required.)
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Vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, secondary trauma(Required.)
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Neurobiology of trauma and trauma response(Required.)
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Professional boundaries, ethics(Required.)
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Principles of trauma-informed care(Required.)
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Supporting survivors of homicide/understanding traumatic grief(Required.)
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Working with multidisciplinary teams(Required.)
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Supporting immigrant survivors(Required.)
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Statement and resume
Please upload your resume and provide a reflection statements below.
Reflection statements
Use this space to reflect on your connection to MOVA's mission to empower survivors of crime and provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive and equitable services and how this training will help you grow in those areas.(Required.)
What skills, insights or lived experiences do you feel will contribute to the training?
Past MOVA Trainings
Have you attended any of the following (select all that apply)(Required.)
Overnight Option
MOVA has reserved an apartment style residential hall. MOVA will pair 2 individuals to an apartment unit, and each will have a seperate bathroom and a seperate sleeping area (room). This residential hall will only be occupied by MOVA staff and MTA students. Overnight accommodations are included in tuition and will be available for the full duration of the training only (single night requests N/A).
If your application moves forward for participation at the MTA, will you be selecting the overnight option?(Required.)
Cost and Cancellation
The cost of the Leadership Track attendance at the academy is $200.00. Payment guidance will be shared upon acceptance to the academy. The cost should not deter anyone from applying. Upon acceptance, if your organization needs financial assistance, MOVA can connect with you or your organization to discuss support.
Is tuition cost a barrier for your organization/agency?
Cancellation Policy
Please note that spots in the academy are limited. While we aim to accommodate all eligible applicants for participation we may not be able to accept multiple participants from the same program or agency. Additionally, if you are accepted but unable to attend the academy in its entirety, your spot cannot be transferred to another individual within your organization.
Agreement
Thank you for your application, all applicants will be notified of acceptance status by June 12, 2026 5:00 p.m.