VAPRS Trainings

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    • Trainer Name
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    • Training Format
    • Location
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    • Registration Close Date
    • Training Notes
    • Trainer NameCory Will
    • Trainer Email cory.will@walkoutofdarkness.com
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    • Training Start Date2026-08-17
    • Training End Date2026-09-03
    • Training FormatVirtual
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    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $375.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-04-15
    • Registration Close Date2026-08-14
    • Training Notes Training from 8/17 to 9/3: M, T, Th 9am to 5:15pm. Join Cory, an experienced trainer, in a highly interactive and engaging PRS training where you will be able to learn and practice skills throughout the sessions. Come prepared to participate! Instruction is facilitated virtually utilizing the zoom platform. Training includes presentations, videos, engaging discussion, small group work, scenario-based activities, and student led demonstrations. All applicants must be interviewed prior to approval. Payment due once accepted, there are payment plans available, there are no scholarships for this training. Technical requirements include attending all sessions; using a laptop, Chromebook, iPad Pro, or Microsoft Surface; high speed internet; ability to use Zoom and access Microsoft OneDrive. All materials will be available digitally. The training fee is non-refundable.
    • Trainer NameBarbara Roundtree
    • Trainer Email barbaraharvey289@gmail.com
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    • Training Start Date2026-08-15
    • Training End Date2026-09-13
    • Training FormatIn-Person
    • Location of Training 10187 Brook Road, Richmond, Virginia
    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $500.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-08-03
    • Registration Close Date2026-08-14
    • Training Notes

      Since this is 100% in person, if not available to be in person, you might want to find a virtual training more suitable for your current needs. If you have any questions or inquiries, please feel free to reach out to Barbara Roundtree at barbaraharvey289@gmail.com

    • Trainer NameDaniel Adams
    • Trainer Email daniel4212020@gmail.com
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    • Training Start Date2026-08-17
    • Training End Date2026-08-28
    • Training FormatIn-Person
    • Location of Training 10301 Democracy Lane, Fairfax, Virginia
    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost

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    • Registration Start Date2026-07-22
    • Registration Close Date2026-08-14
    • Training Notes

      This is a close training

    • Trainer NameStephanie Trent
    • Trainer Email strent76@gmail.com
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    • Training Start Date2026-08-24
    • Training End Date2026-09-04
    • Training FormatIn-Person
    • Location of Training 2807 North Parham Road, Henrico, VA
    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $350.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-06-22
    • Registration Close Date2026-08-17
    • Training Notes

      Payments can be made using Cashapp ($strent76), Venmo (@strent76), ApplePay or Zelle (8046774395), checks or money orders made payable to Stephanie Trent, or cash.

    • Trainer NameKrisandra Joia
    • Trainer Email beachrecovery2014@gmail.com
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    • Training Start Date2026-08-31
    • Training End Date2026-09-19
    • Training FormatVirtual
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    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $250.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-07-13
    • Registration Close Date2026-08-21
    • Training Notes

      This is an evening and weekend training. 5-9:15 pm during the week and 8:00 am – 4:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday. This training will be highly interactive and you can NOT be driving while taking this course.

    • Trainer NameLauren Powell
    • Trainer Email powellljd@gmail.com
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    • Training Start Date2026-08-24
    • Training End Date2026-12-09
    • Training FormatIn-Person
    • Location of Training 1103 W Marshall Street, Richmond, Virginia
    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost

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    • Registration Start Date2026-08-10
    • Registration Close Date2026-08-21
    • Training Notes

      This training is ONLY for VCU students. Please do not apply if you are not a VCU student.

    • Trainer NameAndrea Triplett
    • Trainer Email andreadtriplett@gmail.com
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    • Training Start Date2026-09-05
    • Training End Date2026-09-27
    • Training FormatIn-Person
    • Location of Training 60 Aberdeen Road, Hampton, Virginia
    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $350.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-07-13
    • Registration Close Date2026-08-24
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    • Trainer NameDavid Cash
    • Trainer Email dave.cash@nwcsb.com
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    • Training Start Date2026-09-16
    • Training End Date2026-11-18
    • Training FormatIn-Person
    • Location of Training 170 Prosperity Dr, Winchester, Virginia
    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $100.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-07-27
    • Registration Close Date2026-08-26
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    • Trainer NameChristopher Brydge
    • Trainer Email cjbrydge@gmail.com
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    • Training Start Date2026-09-01
    • Training End Date2026-09-29
    • Training FormatIn-Person
    • Location of Training 222 West 19th Street, Norfolk, Virginia
    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $350.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-06-19
    • Registration Close Date2026-08-28
    • Training Notes

      Applicants will be interviewed via zoom or phone call before being accepted into the training.