R 281425Z AUG 20
MARADMIN 498/20
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC DMCS//
SUBJ/USMC FY20 VICTIM-WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (VWAP) ANNUAL TRAINING//
REF/A/DOC/DON/20MAR13//
AMPN/REF A IS MCO 5800.14, VICTIM-WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.//
POC/G. F. HACKMAN/MAJ/JAD/JMJ/TEL: 703-693-9299/E-MAIL: gable.hackman@usmc.mil//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  General.  This MARADMIN announces the USMC FY20 Victim-Witness Assistance Program (VWAP) Annual Training.  Due to COVID-19 related restrictions, this year’s training will be conducted via Moodle learning platform hosted on MarineNet.
2.  Background.  Reference (a) requires the Marine Corps to provide victims and witnesses necessary support and information during the adjudication of their cases through the VWAP.
3.  Action.
3.a.  In order to ensure trained VWAP personnel are available to support victims and witnesses, HQMC, Judge Advocate Division (JA) 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 crime victims.
3.b.  USMC FY20 VWAP Annual Training will occur 14-25 September 2020.  Attendees of this self-paced course may complete its 15 modules, including final assessment, any time between the appointed dates.  The listed POC will serve as course monitor and issue training certificates to all parties completing the final assessment with a passing grade.
3.c.  In accordance with reference (a), the curriculum includes, but is not limited to:  (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, (9) Transitional Compensation, (10) Impact of Crime on Victims, (11) Communicating with Victims, (12) the Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA), (13) VWAP Commanding Generals Inspection Program, (14) Article 139 Complaints, and (15) Best Practices.
4.  Eligibility.  The following personnel are eligible to attend thistraining:  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.
5.  Registration.  To register for the USMC FY20 VWAP Annual Training Online, e-mail the listed POC at gable.hackman@usmc.mil no later than 11 September 2020.  The registration e-mail must contain “FY20 VWAP Training Registration” in the subject line.  Registrants must provide the POC with their EDIPI and have an active MarineNet account to participate in the training.
6.  Release authorized by Major General Gregg P. Olson, Staff Director of the Marine Corps.//