TIP Training Academy
TIP Affiliates across the nation conduct Volunteer Training Academies designed to train local residents to be TIP volunteers. The Volunteer Training Academy is a 55 hour training program which residents interested in becoming TIP volunteer must complete. The Training Academy is taught by National Trainers and covers the following topics:
- Victimology
- Emotional First Aid
- Working Effectively in the Emergency System
- Helping family members after a death in the family
- Safety and Street Smarts
- TIP Policies and Procedures
The Training Academy utilizes a variety of teaching methods including lecture, role playing, guest speakers, and demonstrations.