The Core Courses of OVSEC Basic Training
Basic training is required for the first year of all VSP's who were hired on or after January 1, 2009.
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SC Victims' Rights/Compliance/Statutes
3 hours
Any type of material relating to the rights of SC victims, compliance, or statutes.
Example: The new law concerning certification for all victim service providers SC Code of Law, Section 16-3-1620, Section C.
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Compensation Fund/SOVA
1 hour
Any material that focuses on victim compensation or the State Office of Victim Services (SOVA).
Example: SOVA requirements or how your office processes any victim compensation applications.
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Ethics/Confidentiality
2 hours
Any material that focuses on the ethics of victim advocacy and a victim's right to confidentiality.
Example: The VIS or advocate notes.
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Criminal Justice System/Court Procedures
2 hours
Any material that focuses on the structure of the criminal justice system and the procedures /process of the system and court.
Example: Flow chart of the CJS and how you assist a victim at each stage of victim services.
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Case Management
2 hours
Any material about case management.
Example: How a circuit handles case management.
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Communication
2 hours
Any material on how to effectively communicate with a victim.
Example: What to say and what not to say.
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Specialized Training
3 hours
Any type of training that may cater to a particular VSP's duties/interest within victim services.
Example: A Child Abuse Advocate observing a child abuse trial. Supervisor will approve observation by requesting the specialized training request form.
15 HOURS TOTAL
