SCCADVASA’s Basic Training Course for Victim Service Providers

This course is an intensive, interactive learning experience for new Victim Service Providers (VSPs) to gain foundational skills including strengths-based approaches, advocacy for adult survivors of domestic and sexual violence, and collaboration with community partners. This course is designed for professionals who have been approved by the Department of Crime Victim Services Training, Provider Certification, and Statistical Analysis (CVST, formerly OVSEC) to become VSPs.

Program Overview and Delivery

Our basic training program is delivered through a combination of virtual meetings and online training modules so that individuals can receive most of the training at whatever time and location is convenient for them. 

The course is broken down into 3 parts:

  • Intro Meeting held on Zoom
  • eLearning lessons completed at your own pace
  • Large Group Meeting on Zoom
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Important Notes

  • There is no cost to take the Basic VSP Course.
    • This project was supported by Grant Number 15-JOVW-22-GG-00926-MUMU awarded by the Office of Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this program are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice. 
  • You need a VSP # to register for the Basic VSP Training course.
    • If you do not have one, you can apply for one with the SC CVST office. Click here to go to their website.
    • We’ve provided a short video below to help you navigate this important process.

2026 Training Sessions

First Training Session 2026

  • Registration: Jan 5 – 16th or until class reaches capacity
  • Introductory Meeting: Tuesday, February 3rd from 2:00 – 3:00 pm
  • Large Group Meeting: Tuesday, April 14th from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

Second Training Session 2026

  • Registration: April 16 – 30th or until class reaches capacity
  • Introductory Meeting: Tuesday, May 19th from 2:00 – 3:00 pm
  • Large Group Meeting: Tuesday, August 4th from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

Third Training Session 2026

  • Registration: August 10 – 21st or until class reaches capacity
  • Introductory Meeting: Tuesday, September 8th from 2:00 – 3:00 pm
  • Large Group Meeting: Tuesday, November 17th from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

Becoming a VSP (Victim Service Provider) in S.C.