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DART ADVOCATE
ORGANIZATION: Good Shepherd Shelter
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6 people are interested
In Los Angeles, LAPD and domestic violence advocates, have joined forces to address complaints about antiquated laws that limit action by both survivors and police, and are often blamed for why survivors have a hard time finding safety and justice. Known as the Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART), their mission is to provide immediate crisis intervention and follow-up services to survivors of domestic violence and their families. Good Shepherd Shelter (GSS) is a proud partner of the City of Los Angeles’ DART program.
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Each team of two or three-an LAPD officer and one or two specially-trained advocates from GSS-responds to domestic violence calls to provide crisis intervention, emotional support and advocacy. They also:
- Inform the survivor about his or her rights and options
- Perform the preliminary investigation
- Make arrests when the law allows
- Provide and assist with emergency protective orders
- Go to court with the survivor if needed
- Help with shelter placement
- Offer resource information
GSS will be with law enforcement from the moment the calls come in to 911. The police officers make a preliminary assessment and then then offer the GSS advocate services.
If you’re in the Los Angeles area and want to get involved, you can also volunteer as a counselor/advocate for DART. You need to be at least 18 years old and willing to meet the following requirements:
- Give a one-year commitment, beginning at the conclusion of the training course
- Complete 40-hour Domestic Violence Advocate training
Several upcoming DV training sessions available:
- South Bay/ Los Angeles
- March 8-April 19 (Tuesdays/Thursday, 6:00-9:00)
- Downtown Los Angeles
- Fridays 9-5:30 (2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18)
- Mid-City/ Los Angeles
- Thursdays 8:30-5:00 (3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31)
- Orange County
- Fridays (3/4, 3/11: 6-10), Saturdays/Sundays (3/5, 3/6, 3/12, 3/13: 8:30-5:30)
- 40-hour Domestic Violence Training Certificate will be presented at end of one-year commitment
- Must be able to pay a $300 training fee.
- $200 of the training fee will be refunded at the end of the one- year commitment
- Pass a LAPD background check
- Have a valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation and insurance coverage
- Volunteer at least 2 nights each month from 2:00pm-12:00am (partial shifts available if needed).
- Attend monthly in-service meetings
No experience is required. The counselor/advocate domestic violence state-certified training includes lectures, activities and interactive discussions. You’ll be trained by multi-disciplinary professionals, experienced volunteers, survivors and GSS staff to ensure you learn everything you need to know. Learn more about volunteering and apply to the DART program by emailing Francine at FMartin@goodshepherdshelter.org or visiting www.goodshepherdshelter.org today.
More opportunities with Good Shepherd Shelter
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Good Shepherd Shelter
Location:
2561 VENICE BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90019, US
Mission Statement
Good Shepherd Shelter's mission is to stop the generational cycle of domestic violence by providing individualized, comprehensive services and shelter to battered women and their children and by raising the level of community awareness through advocacy and education.
Description
As a refuge for women and their children who have been victims of domestic violence, we empower each family to heal, become self-sufficient and end the generational cycle of violence.
Our campus is on three acres of land and we provide health education, screenings and referral services, as well as mental health services are provided for the families. We also provide legal services and adult education classes for the mothers. The children attend our on-site school that is affiliated with Los Angeles Unified School District.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
TBALos Angeles, CA 90043
DATE POSTED
March 2, 2016
SKILLS
- Problem Solving
- People Skills
- Crisis Intervention
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One year
- Be able to pay $300 training fee. $200 will be refunded at the end of 1 year