24 HOURS POST APPROVED!
LOCATION:TRAINING TO BE HELD
AT THE GREAT FALLS
TRANSITION CENTER
1019 15TH ST N, GREAT
FALLS, MT 59401-1238
TRAINING FOR FACILITATORS
JULY 29TH, 30TH, 31ST,2025
Victim Impact: Listen and Learn
VIP is geared toward helping offenders become more aware of the impact that crime has on victims and communities. The goal is to assist offenders in taking responsibility for their actions and begin to make amends.
Who is appropriate to be trained as a facilitator?
• Secure Facility Correctional Staff
• Alt-Secure Facility Staff
• Probation and Parole Staff
• Offender Service Providers
• Treatment Facility Staff
• Community Providers
• Court Staff
Facilitators using this curriculum should have the following qualifications:
• Demonstrated effectiveness as trainers.
• Familiarity with adult-centered, problem-based learning methods.
• Experience in organizing, presenting, and discussing complex issues.
• Ability to lead discussions and encourage exchange among participants.
• Ability to identify offenders who require further treatment to help them deal
with resistant victimizing attitudes or behavior.
In addition, facilitators should—
• Approach training as a facilitator, not an instructor.
• Engage participants in discussion, critical thinking, and problem solving.
• Demonstrate a commitment to a multidisciplinary approach to training.
• Prepare thoroughly for all training sessions.
Although facilitators are not required to be content experts, they are encouraged to research victim impact topics and consult with experts. Thorough preparation and knowledge of the subject are the foundation for effective facilitation.
The challenge is setting up a rich learning environment that incorporates relevant curriculum materials, adult-centered learning principles, experiential learning opportunities, cultural sensitivity, and activities to facilitate changes in offenders’
thinking, feeling, and behavior.
FEE: FREE!
REGISTRATION:
SUBMIT REGISTRATION
JULY 14, 2025