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7 people are interested
Volunteer Victim Advocate
ORGANIZATION: Casper Police Department, Victim Services Unit
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7 people are interested
Casper Police Department operates a 24 hour Crisis Response Unit, utilizing volunteer victim advocates to respond to a scene after normal work hours, weekends and holidays. We respond to victims of all crimes, as well as traumatic events such as natural death and suicide survivors. Volunteers offer referral services, safe shelter and provide compassionate services for those suffering from a traumatic event. Volunteers work one week a month and are on call from 6 pm to 6 am and 24 hours over the weekend. Advocates receive 40 hours of training and go through a field training program with trained advocates before attending to a scene by themselves. The Crisis Response Unit is a vital part of the Victim Service Unit within the department and provides valuable support to victims on scene. Volunteers work closely with the Victim Services Director and staff as well as officers at a scene and they must be able to communicate well, handle stressful situations and make decisions quickly.
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About Casper Police Department, Victim Services Unit
Location:
201 N. David, 1st Floor, Casper, WY 82601, US
Mission Statement
A. The mission of the Casper Police Department Victim Service Program is to provide assistance for crime victims through crisis intervention, community referrals, and other support services necessary to expedite recovery and healing. Services are also provided for individuals and families who are survivors of crisis situations where a traumatic event has had an effect on the quality of their lives.
Description
The Casper Police Department houses a Victim Services Unit with two full time staff members. We operate a 24 hour Crisis Response Unit that is able to operate with the help of volunteer advocates. Advocates receive 40 hours of victim centered training and respond to a scene with law enforcement when they need assistance with a victim of crime or traumatic event. Advocates provide support for victims or survivors of trauma, safe shelter, emergency services and referrals to community resources. They provide information to full time staff members to help with ongoing support services, shelter, court services and Victim Compensation benefits. Volunteers work one week a month, on an on call basis in the evenings and weekends.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Casper Police Department201 N. David, 1st FloorCasper, WY 82601
DATE POSTED
May 8, 2019
SKILLS
- Law Enforcement
- People Skills
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Crisis Counseling
- Critical Thinking
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- One week per month of one call.
- Pass a background check.