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Domestic Violence Advocate -Americorps Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Wayne State University-Center for Urban Studies
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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38 people are interested
Advocate Role
The AmeriCorps Domestic Violence Advocacy Project is a team of advocates stationed in police stations throughout the city of Detroit to reach survivors of domestic violence. Our advocate team is made up of AmeriCorps National Service volunteers who are passionate about helping survivors eliminate barriers and live violence free lives.
Advocates share information about rights, options and the dynamics of domestic violence relationships. They develop personalized safety plans, file petitions for personal protection orders. Advocates increase access to criminal justice and social service resources.
Program Benefits
Advocates/Americorps Members earn a bi weekly living stipend up too $1,200.00 monthly
Advocates/Americorps Members may be eligible educational award up too $ 5, 995.00 upon completion of service contract.
Health Coverage
Childcare Assistance (if eligible)
More opportunities with Wayne State University-Center for Urban Studies
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About Wayne State University-Center for Urban Studies
Location:
5700 Cass, Detroit, MI 48202, US
Mission Statement
The AmeriCorps Detroit Urban Safety- Domestic Violence Advocacy Project has a team of advocates stationed in police precincts throughout Detroit to reach survivors of domestic violence. Our advocate team is made up of AmeriCorps National Service volunteers who are passionate about helping survivors eliminate barriers towards living a violence-free life. We offer a bi-weekly stipend, health insurance (full-time, year-long members only) and tuition assistance. Check out the YouTube video to learn more about AmeriCorps. Here is how you can help: Please share this information with your network. This is an excellent opportunity to all those who would like to work in Detroit to support survivors of intimate partner violence while gaining professional development and being a part of an awesome team. Applicants can contact Sara Thornton at ez8925@wayne.edu or 313-577-9382 or apply direct at https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=69743&fromSearch=true
Description
AmeriCorps Urban Safety Domestic Violence Advocate Program (AMUS DV) The AmeriCorps Urban Safety Domestic Violence Advocate program embeds advocates in DPD Precinct offices to support DIPV survivors and increase DIPV awareness of law enforcement and community groups. Our advocate members are often the first people to reach out to survivors after a police report, which enables us to provide quick direction on the complex navigation of the criminal justice system. Regardless of survivors’ decisions to pursue criminal prosecution, advocate members offer assistance with developing personalized safety plans, petitions for personal protection orders (PPOs), and connection to other supportive services, such as counseling and shelter.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
5700 CassDetroit, MI 48202
DATE POSTED
June 6, 2020
SKILLS
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health
- Case Work / Management
- Social Work
- Family Law
- Public Advocacy
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 37.5 hours weekly