Join the VCCAA - Victim Chaplain & Counselor Association of America

Association Admission Requirements

Completed application with annual dues of $95 and recent photo
Letter of Ecclesiastical Endorsement
Approved by VCCAA Endorsement Committee
Short typed or printed testimony of faith
Qualified as a Chaplain
Agrees to attend VCCAA Training Academy within 12 months of acceptance
Agrees to abide by ethics of VCCAA

Admission Qualification Detail

A Victim Chaplain should be ecclesiastically certified in good standing with, and endorsed for Chaplaincy by a recognized religious body.
A Victim Chaplain should have a minimum of 3 years experience in ministry and must have a letter of endorsement from a recognized religious organization or religious official.
A Victim Chaplain must attend and be certified through the Victim Chaplains's 24-hour training academy as having completed the training.
A Victim Chaplain should be willing to apply for service through a local law enforcement agency.
A Victim Chaplain should be available to serve on a 24-hour call basis, determined and governed by the police agency he/she serves.
A Victim Chaplain should have a high degree of training and have a specialized interest in working with the unique needs of the victims of crime or disaster.
A Victim Chaplain should manifest a broad base of experience and professional ministry, emotional stability and personal flexibility.
A victim Chaplain should be tactful and considerate in approaching all people regardless of race, sex, creed or religion.
A Victim Chaplain should be willing to become involved in additional training programs that enhance one's efficiency in meeting and dealing with people in crisis and should be familiar with other community helping resources.
A Victim Chaplain must never have been convicted of a criminal offense or offenses involving moral turpitude and agree to a background check.
A victim Chaplain should be an active member of Victim Relief Ministries.