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***CVST Basic Core Training***
CVST will be opening online registration for our October 2025 Basic Core Training here on this page on August 15th. This training will take place from October 14th - 16th at the West Columbia City Hall, 200 N 12th St, West Columbia, SC 29169.
This training meets the 15-hour core training requirement for new victim service providers. The topics covered will include South Carolina victims’ rights and statutes, crime victim compensation, ethics, the criminal justice system and court procedures, communication, multidisciplinary collaboration, and self-care, as well as four hours of specialized training. You must apply for VSP certification through our office before enrolling in this course.
How to Become a Victim Service Provider
Who We Are
Commonly known as CVST, the Department of Crime Victim Services Training, Provider Certification, and Statistical Analysis is one of the four branches of the Crime Victim Services Division.
Our Mission is to further professionalize the field of victim services through proper training, certification of victim service providers, and analysis of relevant statistical data.
We accomplish our mission by:
- Providing oversight of training, education, and certification of victim assistance programs
- Publicizing training standards and requirements with the Victim Services Coordinating Council
- Approving training curricula for credit hours toward certification
- Providing victim service provider certification
- Maintaining records of certified victim service providers
- Collecting and analyzing data from relevant government agencies and private organizations
- Publishing analyses, needs assessments, and reports
