Victim Compensation Assistance Program Training
Date and time is TBD
|The Mind and Body Collective
Are your clients missing out on resources they may qualify for? Join us for an introduction to VCAP and learn how to help survivors navigate the application process.
Time & Location
Date and time is TBD
The Mind and Body Collective, 101 Clay Pike, Irwin, PA, 15642
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About This Training
The Pennsylvania Victims Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP) can be a critical source of financial support for survivors of crime and sexual violence, yet many helping professionals are unfamiliar with the program or uncertain about how to guide clients through the application process. This training is designed to provide therapists, social workers, advocates, case managers, and other helping professionals with a comprehensive understanding of VCAP and its role in supporting recovery.
Participants will learn who may be eligible for benefits, what expenses may be covered—including counseling, medical care, lost wages, relocation costs, and funeral expenses—and how the application and reimbursement processes work. The training will also address common barriers that prevent survivors from accessing compensation and provide practical strategies for supporting clients throughout the process.
Through real-world examples and case scenarios, attendees will gain the knowledge and confidence needed to identify potential VCAP candidates, educate clients about available…