Partners

NYSCASA is a statewide, nonprofit membership organization that provides technical support and assistance to seventy-eight Rape Crisis Programs and advocates for an effective response to all people affected by sexual assault.  NYSCASA is the grant recipient and lead agency in developing the NYS Victim Assistance Academy.

To find out more about trainings, programs, and other services, visit the website at www.nyscasa.org.

The NYSVAA is funded by grants from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services and with VOCA funding from the New York State Crime Victims Board.  

The Center for Health and Social Research at Buffalo State College is the academic partner for the NYSVAA and is a leader in researching critical issues such as drunk driving, suicide, violence, substance abuse, and educational reforms.  Buffalo State College hosts the Academy on campus, designs and conducts Academy evaluations and provides academic expertise.