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56 people are interested
Crisis Intervention Hotline
ORGANIZATION: Lake County Prosecutor's Victim Assistance Program
Please visit the new page to apply.
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56 people are interested
24 hour hotline provides emotional support, information and referrals for victims of rape, sexual assault, child sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking and other violent crimes. Hotline volunteers also notify advocates when they are needed for a victim in hospital emergency departments. Hotline is call-forwarded to home or cell phone.
Training sessions are held twice yearly in the Spring and Fall. Classes are held two times per week for 4 weeks for a total of 8 sessions. Classes are 3 hours and held in the evenings. Training and manual are provided at no charge.
More opportunities with Lake County Prosecutor's Victim Assistance Program
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Lake County Prosecutor's Victim Assistance Program
Location:
Courthouse East Annex, PO Box 490, Painesville, OH 44077, US
Mission Statement
Provide immediate crisis intervention services for victims of crime and their families. To provide or refer for treatment problems releated to the crime, such as PTSD, chemical dependency, and depression. Provide prevention education programs to the general community. Provide traiing and consultation services to the professional community, specifically those who work with crime victims. Provide advocacy for victims to work through the legal and clinical issues related to their victimization. Encourage the apprehension of offenders and appropriate legal and/or clinical resolutions.
Description
The Victim Assistance program provides the community with comprehensive victim assistance services. volunteers offer assistance to victims of crime and their families as they cope with the emotional and physical aftermath of violence and abuse. Services provided include a 24-hour hotline, 24-hour victim advocacy and community education programs.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Lake County Victim AssistanceCourthouse East Annex47 N Park PlacePainesville, OH 44077
DATE POSTED
January 27, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18