Court Advocacy and Community Response Internship

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Court Responsibilities (6-8 hrs/week):

• Directly assist clients in civil and criminal domestic violence court by providing:
  • Crisis intervention, active listening, and emotional support to individuals and families.
  • Advocacy for clients working with other community partners.
  • Community resources and referrals to address client’s needs.
  • Assistance with filling out domestic violence protection orders.
• Keep accurate and appropriate documentation on client services; conduct outreach and follow up.
• Meet clients at court to assist with filing of domestic violence protection orders.

In Office Responsibilities (10-12 hrs/week):

• Assist clients filling out domestic violence protection orders.
• Maintain domestic violence protection order guide books and procedures.
• Assist Director of Court Advocacy with civil and criminal court docket preparation.
• Pre and post court follow up with clients.
• Inform clients about and assist clients with victims’ compensation application process.
• Conduct quality review of court notes for documentation and reporting purposes.
• Review and revise the court advocacy training manual.
• Create memoranda for domestic violence related legislative updates for staff and volunteers.
• Attend Orange County Domestic Violence Task Force meetings.
• Assist with creation of agendas and minutes for Orange County DVTF meetings.
• Complete special projects as requested.

• Attend in-service trainings to present legislative updates.