The Minnesota Victim Assistance Academy (MNVAA) is a comprehensive, academically based training designed to improve the quality and consistency of victim services in Minnesota. 

This annual training enhances the skills of victim assistance providers, victim advocates, law enforcement, criminal justice and others who work with crime victim survivors. The 40-hour curriculum uses a multi-disciplinary approach to build and strengthen trainees' capacity to serve those impacted by crime. 

2025 MNVAA

MNVAA will be held in-person at the Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center.  The dates for the 2025 MNVAA are October 6-9 and November 3-6, 2025.  Attendees must attend all dates for a certificate of completion.  

Learn more about MNVAA - 2025 Agenda 

Check out the 2025 MNVAA agenda.

Faculty bios, class content and more found in our 2025 booklet here.