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Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
Domestic Violence Advocate
Interviewed victims of domestic violence for shelter services
- Safety planned with clients for current and future well being
- Provided crisis management to those affected with drug/alcohol dependencies
- Negotiated in-house conflicts between residents while maintaining a healthy living environment
- Advocated relocation for those that required immediate repositioning
- Served as a mandatory reporter to the Children's Service Board
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Criminal Justice
Social Welfare
Domestic Violence Advocate
Advocated on the behalf of domestic violence victims who were currently on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
- Conducted intakes and risk assessments on domestic violence victims in order to measure the levels of violence.
- Provided support and resources to domestic violence victims to help break the cycle of violence.
- Assisted clients with safety planning and problem solving.
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Domestic Violence Prevention
Computer Science
Weekend/overnight Domestic Violence Advocate
Provided support and referrals to callers on a twenty four hour hotline for victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
- Conducted phone screenings and intakes to determine the eligibility for the residential program
- Monitored the daily activities of clients in a twenty four hour residential program for victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
- Provided training, support and mentoring to volunteers and interns on a regular basis
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Associate of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
Master of Arts
Intern/domestic Violence Advocate
Provided individual assessment, case planning, counseling services, and crisis intervention at the outreach center and emergency shelter which includes educating victims on the dynamics of domestic violence, safety planning, advocacy, and making any referrals necessary
- Facilitated weekly domestic and sexual violence support/educational group at local residential substance abuse treatment center for women
- Answered the 24-hr. crisis hotline and assisted in safety planning, advocacy, referrals, and education for those in crisis
- Attended weekly court hearings and provided advocacy on behalf of those filing injunctions against perpetrators of violence
- Assisted in Primary Prevention Program for at risk youth in the community
- Assisted in planning of the domestic and sexual violence awareness event for April 2012
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Social Work
Social Work
Domestic Violence Advocate
Led three weekly support groups of 15-25 people for women and men who have experienced domestic violence.
- Worked with women and men over the age of 50 and/or disabled in one on one peer counseling sessions and case management with 30+ people on case load.
- Developed a monthly newsletter to inform outside agencies of our services.
- Outreach with other community agencies in the Santa Clara County to provide more efficient services to clients in my program and coordinated with Domestic Violence Council in Santa Clara County for yearly Resource Fair.
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Psychology
Psychology
Administration Of Human Services
Domestic Violence Advocate
Operated a 24 hour Crisis hotline for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
- Completed Intakes and Screenings for residential clients.
- Developed a healthy and ethical relationship with clients to assist them with meeting their needs and goals.
- Advocated in the community to assist clients with their needs.
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Criminal Justice / First Responder
Leadership / Criminal Justice
Domestic Violence Advocate
Obtained full and complete statements from victims as well as medical releases to provide necessary evidence for prosecution.
- Served as liaison to the Probation and Court Services department to inform, educate and support their efforts in these cases.
- Provided referrals for counseling, support groups, financial assistance, housing and employment.
- Assisted victims in knowing their rights about obtaining an Order of Protection and what to do when the Order is violated.
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Associate of Arts
Psychology
Rape Crisis and Domestic Violence Advocate
Rendered quality-counseling services to survivor's sexual assault and domestic violence and their families
- Developed rapport and relationships of trust
- Facilitated clear communication
- Provided emotional support to survivors
- Coordinated service networks for psychological, medical, and legal assistance
- Referrals to specialists or social service agencies
- Maintained shelter safety
- Educated and provided community with information and material regarding sexual assault and date rape drug pilot program in Monmouth County
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Social Sciences
Domestic Violence Advocate
- Managed a 40 bed domestic violence shelter consisting of women, teens, and their children
- Answered crisis line calls, crisis intervention, assessments, and case management for all clients
- Supervised monthly meeting for residents and children
- Assisted domestic violence victims in obtaining electronic orders of protection
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Psychology
Clinical Social Work
Domestic Violence Advocate (intern)
Worked under the direct supervision of a domestic violence advocate working in six surrounding cities and towns
- Collaborated with police officers to provide outreach services to victims of domestic violence
- Compiled a database for the District Attorney's Office based on police reports from domestic violence cases to track 51A filings and restraining order requests
- Interacted directly with victims and survivors to provide necessary services
- Conducted home visits under the supervision of a mental health worker
- Co-facilitated group therapy once weekly for 5-7 mandated clients
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Psychology
Mental Health Counseling And Behavioral Medicine
Domestic Violence Advocate
Completed 40 hours of domestic violence training
- Assisted staff with domestic violence advocate training preparation
- Reorganized previous client files and reported donations for the center
- Researched and organized data for community events, such as a candlelight vigil that honored victims of domestic violence, and prepared letters concerning such events to politicians
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Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice And Sociology
Domestic Violence Advocate
- Created and presented a symposium to faculty and students to raise domestic
- Established and provided safety plans and shelters, and advocated victims
- Presented challenges and solutions particular to specific countries and relevant
- Attained certification as a Domestic Violence Advocate
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Bachelor of Arts
Court Advocate/sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Advocate
- Personal and court advocacy for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, including crisis intervention, assistance with filing Domestic Violence Protective Orders and No-Contact Orders, information on both civil and criminal court processes, court accompaniment, referral and linkage to appropriate community resources
- Community education, outreach, and training on issues related to domestic violence and sexual assault
- Collection and reporting of demographics and outcomes necessary for grants
- Researched new funding opportunities for program and clients, and completed necessary applications or assisted in grant writing process
- Developed and conducted professional training of nursing staff at local hospital
- Regular coverage of 24-hour crisis line and on-call duties
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Health Science
Domestic Violence Advocate
Provided coverage for domestic violence and rape crisis hotline.
- Responded to basic living needs of residents.
- Maintained shelter security.
- Coordinated and/or provided transportation for incoming or departing residents to and from the drop-off point.
- Assisted residents and their children in their adjustment to shelter life.
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Arts / Psychology
Arts / Psychology
Domestic Violence Advocate
Provided emotional support for shelter clients
- Followed safety protocols to ensure safety of clients and myself
- Aided clients in implementing goal plans and tracked progress in meeting those goals.
- Documented all services provided to clients.
- Made referrals to community service agencies.
- Answered crisis line calls.
- Case management for each family during their stay at the shelter
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Human Resource Management
Associate of Science
Psychology
Domestic Violence Advocate
- Worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds and situations.
- Responded to 24/7 crisis calls, offered options, and assisted individuals in getting to safety and regaining control over their lives.
- Assisted individuals with legal information, completion of legal paperwork, and attended proceedings.
- Maintained safe house, educated community, and worked with law enforcement as well as other community groups while maintaining confidentiality of individuals, locations, and situations.
- Ensured confidentiality of individuals, locations, and situations.
- Provided problem solving and conflict resolution among shelter residents.
- Actively involved in grant writing requests as well as community drive/donation events.
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Criminal Justice
Social Work
Domestic Violence Advocate
- Responded to law enforcement domestic violence 911 calls.
- Effectively interviewed, assessed and counseled individuals and families in crisis over the telephone and in person.
- Provided resources and referrals services for all family members. Ensured family members received direct services or direct linkages for services.
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