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7 people are interested
Victim Advocate - Volunteer/Intern
ORGANIZATION: Washington County District Attorney's Office
Please visit the new page to apply.
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7 people are interested
Summary of the Victim Assistance Program
Since 1983, the Victim Assistance Program has helped victims of crime navigate the criminal justice system. Our program is always seeking community volunteers and student interns interested in helping victims of crime. Volunteer/Intern victim advocates work alongside staff to provide emotional and informational support to victims of crime. Types of crime include, but are not limited to: Assault, Domestic Violence, Child Sexual and Physical Abuse, Elder Abuse, Vehicular Assaults, Identity Theft, Burglary, Robbery.
Interns gain great criminal justice experience with the following jobs in the Victim Assistance Program.
Court Accompaniment
Provide emotional and informational support during hearings, including trial and sentencing.
Grand Jury Advocacy
Provide emotional and informational support during the grand jury process.
Early-Contact Calls
Contact victims of crime to provide emotional and informational support, assist with safety planning and provide referrals to community resources.
Violation of Protection Order Assistance
Assist victims of protection order violations by providing court accompaniment, hearing and sentencing information, and safety planning.
Restitution
Help victims determine and obtain monetary reimbursement to be paid by the defendant for losses incurred directly as a result of the crime.
Administrative Assistance
Assist staff with file set-up, make informational phone calls to victims, and compose case status notification and disposition letters.
To apply, go to http://www.co.washington.or.us/DistrictAttorney/EmploymentVolunteer/VolunteersInterns/index.cfm
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About Washington County District Attorney's Office
Location:
150 N. First Ave., MS 40, Hillsboro, OR 97124, US
Mission Statement
The goal of the Victim Assistance Program is to support and aid victims of crime as they move through the criminal justice process; to provide them with assistance, services, and resource information; to promote participation in the criminal justice system by educating victims about their rights and to advocate for the enforcement of these rights; and to coordinate with other community agencies to ensure continuity of support for victims.
Description
Since 1983, the Victim Assistance Program has helped victims of crime navigate the criminal justice system. Our program is always seeking community volunteers and student interns interested in helping victims of crime. Volunteer victim advocates work alongside staff to provide emotional and informational support to victims of crime.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
150 N. First Ave., MS 40Hillsboro, OR 97124
DATE POSTED
January 5, 2017
SKILLS
- Organization
- People Skills
- Case Work / Management
- Crisis Counseling
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 6 months - 1 year
- 40 hour volunteer training and ongoing training sessions