R 222122Z JUN 17
MARADMIN 327/17
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC JA//
SUBJ/USMC FY17 VICTIM-WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (VWAP) TRAINING//
REF/A/DOC/MCO 5800.14//
NARR/REF A IS THE MARINE CORPS ORDER IMPLEMENTING THE VICTIM-WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.//
POC/C. C. HODGE III/MAJ/JAD/TEL: 703-693-8901//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  General.  This MARADMIN announces the USMC FY17 Victim-Witness Assistance Program (VWAP) Training from 15 August to 17 August 2017 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California.
2.  Background.  As established in reference (a), the Marine Corps provides victims and witnesses necessary support and information through the VWAP during the adjudication of their cases.
3.  Action.
A.  In order to ensure trained VWAP personnel are available to support victims and witnesses, Judge Advocate Division, HQMC, sponsors annual VWAP training.  The training provides Regional and Installation Program Managers (Victim Witness Liaison Officers (VWLO)) and other Marine VWAP representatives with a basic understanding of the VWAP, the roles and responsibilities of supervisors and other personnel under the VWAP, and how to properly assist victims of crime.
B.  In accordance with the reference, the curriculum includes:
(1) VWAP Overview and Article 6b of the UCMJ, (2) DoD VWAP Updates,
(3) SAPR/VWAP Interaction, VWLO, Victim-Witness Assistance Coordinators (VWAC), and Legal Officer Responsibilities, (4) FAP Overview, (5) Legal Assistance to Victims, (6) VLC Role,
(7) Court-martial Process Overview, (8) Corrections VWAP Role, Transitional Compensation, Impact of Crime on Victims, Communicating with Victims, (9) Crime Victims Rights Act (CVRA) Rights, (10) VWAP Commanding Generals Inspection Program, (11) Article 139 Complaints, and (12) Best Practices.
4.  Eligibility.  The following personnel are eligible to attend this training:  VWLOs, Unit VWACs, Unit Legal Officers, Legal Services Support Team VWACs, and other Civilian or Marine Corps personnel who have a mission essential need for this training.  Coordinating instructions on venue, lodging, uniform, and course materials will be forwarded to all registered attendees by 17 July 2017.
5.  Funding.  Travel for out of the area Regional and Installation VWLOs will be funded by HQMC (JA).  For other VWAP personnel interested in attending, travel and per diem costs will be the responsibility of the parent command.
6.  Registration.  To register for the USMC FY17 VWAP Training, send an e-mail to Major Chip Hodge, USMC, at clare.hodge@usmc.mil with “FY17 VWAP Training Registration” in the subject no later than 10 July 2017.
7.  Cancellations must be received no less than five working days prior to the convening date and may be made via email.  Attendees are responsible for cancelling any flight, room, or rental car reservations previously made.
8.  Release authorized by MajGen J. R. Ewers, Jr., Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps.//