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22 people are interested
Become a Volunteer Sexual Assault Victim Advocate!
ORGANIZATION: Multnomah County District Attorney's Office Victim Assistance Program
Please visit the new page to apply.
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22 people are interested
The Multnomah County District Attorney Victim Assistance Program is currently looking for dedicated and compassionate community members to join our volunteer Sexual Assault Victim Advocate team! The role of a Sexual Assault Victim Advocate (SAVA) is to provide support and information to survivors of sexual assault during the forensic medical examination and law enforcement interview. SAVAs meet with law enforcement and the sexual assault survivor at local hospitals or medical facilities. The purpose of the hospital response is two-fold: to ensure the physical well-being of the survivor and to collect forensic evidence that may be present. Our SAVAs are a critical part of our program's ability to support and serve victims during an often traumatic and stressful time in their lives.
All potential volunteers must complete a volunteer application, attend the comprehensive MCDA 40 hour SAVA training and participate in an interview. Our next training opportunity will be coming up in the FALL of 2019! Training sessions will be held at the Multnomah County Courthouse in Downtown Portland on Tuesday/Thursday evenings and all day Saturdays. Applications are due by September 22, 2019.
For more information, to obtain an application or if you have any questions, please contact Kendra our SAVA Program Coordinator at 503-988-4259 or email sava@mcda.us
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About Multnomah County District Attorney's Office Victim Assistance Program
Location:
1200 SW First Ave, Suite 5300, Portland, OR 97204, US
Mission Statement
We strive for justice and equitable outcomes in the pursuit of greater public safety for all. The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office carries out its responsibilities with integrity and humility. We are a learning organization guided by evidence-based research. We are committed to criminal justice reform and building trust.
Description
The primary goal of the Victim Assistance Program is to make the criminal justice system more responsive to individual citizens, particularly victims of crime. A primary concern of the District Attorney's Office is to ensure crime victims a meaningful role in the criminal and juvenile justice system and to accord them due dignity and respect. To this end, it is the philosophy of the office that every effort be made to maximize victim involvement at every possible stage of a criminal case. The office is committed to full implantation of Victims Rights as embodied in Oregon law.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1021 SW 4th AvePortland, OR 97204
DATE POSTED
April 15, 2019
SKILLS
- Crisis Intervention
- Advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteer SAVAs are required to complete a 40 hour training prior to going out on hospital response. SAVAs are asked to commit to 2 shifts per month and volunteer for a minimum of one year with our program.