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10 people are interested
Participate in restorative justice - COSA
ORGANIZATION: Boulder County Justice Services Volunteer Program
Please visit the new page to apply.
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10 people are interested
Circle of Support and Accountability (COSA)
Become part of a small group of community members (4-5 people in each Circle) who meet twice a month with high needs/high risk adult offenders (considered the "Core" member of the Circle). Provide support and accountability for successful and sustainable reintegration of these clients who are under probation supervision with the 20th Judicial District Probation Department in Boulder County.
You, the community members, provide important normalizing reflection on the client’s thinking process and engagement with treatment and the community through relationship building in the context of the circle process.
Participants work with the client to identify and consider harms to self, family, victims and community through dialogue. No direct victim participation occurs.
Requirements: Must be 21 years of age and a Boulder County resident. Must have an interest in working closely and compassionately with serious crime offenders, with a commitment to public safety. Some clients are sex offenders. This volunteer position is one of ongoing recruitment. The next training will occur when 5 candidates have been identified.
Location: Boulder County Justice Center Probation Dept. - 1777 6 th St., Boulder, Colorado 80302
Next formal training: Soon! Contact us for more info.
Commitment: Two evenings each month for 1.5 hrs. One year commitment required.
Desired character traits: Compassion, empathy, good listening and communication skills, common sense, can set clear boundaries, able to appropriately support and advocate for clients while holding them accountable and confront challenging situations, willingness to learn, some group process experience is preferred.
For more information, please contact Catherine Childs at 303-441-1773 or catherine.childs@judicial.state.co.us
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About Boulder County Justice Services Volunteer Program
Location:
1777 6th Avenue, Boulder, CO 80302, US
Mission Statement
Vision Statement: Boulder County values and provides opportunities for active participation of its residents in voluntary partnerships that enhance and enrich government services and the quality of life in the community. Philosophy Statement: Boulder County government is a partnership between its residents and the individuals and departments that are charged with the responsibility of carrying out the functions of local government. To ensure that residents have opportunities for meaningful and effective engagement in local government operations, professional standards in volunteer management are accepted as the guidelines for best practices.
Description
We recruit and place volunteers and interns in a variety of volunteer positions for Community Justice Services and the District Attorney's (20th Judicial) office in Boulder County . Volunteers play a vital role in enhancing services to crime victims and juvenile and adult offenders. Our volunteer partners are essential in helping us maintain an open and responsive criminal justice system.
What Do Volunteers Do?
Provide support and information to crime victims and witnesses
Be a mentor to high-risk youth who need extra attention
Help people with consumer fraud complaints
Assist with research/data entry on incarceration rates and program outcomes
Teach ESL, HSE and life skills classes to incarcerated community members
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1777 6th St.Boulder, CO 80302
DATE POSTED
February 28, 2018
SKILLS
- Mental Health
- Case Work / Management
- Relationship Building
- Psychology
- Family Therapy
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 1.5 hours twice a month, ongoing for at least 1 yr