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Sexual Assault Victim Advocate

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ORGANIZATION: 19th Judicial Circuit Victim Services and Sexual Assault Assistance Program

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The Sexual Assault Assistance Program (SAAP) was founded in 1981 to provide advocacy for Sexual Assault Victims. SAAP is the Certified Rape Crisis Program for Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin and Okeechobee Counties. Volunteers are needed for all counties. Sexual Assault Advocates work with reporting and non-reporting victims of Sexual Violence. Sexual Assault Volunteer Victim Advocates are needed to meet victims at the hospital, accompany victims to law enforcement interviews, provide crisis intervention and referrals to victims. On-call hours are available 24 hrs a day. Volunteers are also needed to work tabling events for the Sexual Assault Program providing outreach to the community. All Sexual Assault Advocate Volunteers must complete a 40 hr online training which includes role-playing activities and shadowing staff advocates. All Training provided free of charge.

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About 19th Judicial Circuit Victim Services and Sexual Assault Assistance Program

Location:

411 S. 2nd St., Fort Pierce, FL 34950, US

Mission Statement

The Sexual Assault Assistance Program’s mission is to provide a coordinated, collaborative, and multidisciplinary approach to sexual violence on the Treasure Coast. Our goal is to provide sexual assault survivors (reporting and non-reporting) with the services and support to lead them toward empowerment and reconnection.

Description

The Sexual Assault Assistance Program of the Treasure Coast provides crisis intervention, advocacy, accompaniment and referrals to Victims in Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie Counties.
The Sexual Assault Assistance Program was founded in 1981 to provide advocacy for Sexual Assault Victims. Sexual Assault Advocates work with reporting and non-reporting victims of Sexual Violence. The Prevention Educator provides trainings, workshops and presentations on by-stander intervention and consent using models such as "Green Dot" and "One Love" curriculums.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Crisis Support
Emergency & Safety
Advocacy & Human Rights, Crisis Support, Emergency & Safety

WHEN

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WHERE

411 South 2nd StreetFort Pierce, FL 34950

(27.44404,-80.323006)
 

SKILLS

  • Crisis Intervention
  • Case Work / Management
  • Crisis Counseling
  • Social Work
  • Advocacy

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 24 hrs. per month. Minimum one year commitment.
  • Must have high school diploma or GED

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