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23 people are interested
Sexual Assault Hospital Advocate
ORGANIZATION: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION SERVICES INC
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23 people are interested
Every 98 seconds another person experiences sexual assault in the United States. Sexual violence affects hundreds of thousands of Americans each year. While we’re making progress - the number of assaults has fallen by more than half since 1993 - even today, only 6 out of every 1,000 rapists will end up in prison (RAINN, 2019).
That's where you come in. Sexual Assault Hospital Advocates provide emotional support and advocacy to rape victims during SANE exams - a medical exam during which a specially-trained nurse collects forensic evidence for a rape kit. Victims frequently experience fear, shame, and post-traumatic symptoms that make it difficult to come forward. Having a kind, compassionate, and knowledgeable advocate on their side can make all the difference.
Hospital Advocates make sure victims are heard, believed, and supported during and after the SANE exam. They make sure victims understand what is happening and are comfortable. After the exam, Advocates safety plan and provide referrals to local resources for counseling and any other support services the person may need. At all times Advocates must speak up for the best interests of the client.
It takes a special person to do this work. Do you have what it takes? Fill out an application at http://dvis.org/donate/volunteer-2/.
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About DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION SERVICES INC
Location:
3124 E. Apache Street, TULSA, OK 74110, US
Mission Statement
To rebuild lives affected by domestic violence and sexual assault through advocacy, shelter, counseling, and education.
Description
Domestic Violence Intervention Services (DVIS), a Tulsa Area United Way partner agency, is the only nonprofit agency in Tulsa, Okla., and the surrounding communities providing comprehensive intervention and prevention services to men, women and children affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking.
DVIS offers a 24-hour information and crisis line 918.7HELP.ME (918.743.5763), hospital support to victims of sexual assault, counseling, transitional living, emergency shelter services, legal services, and numerous outreach and community education initiatives.
We are an inclusive, trauma-informed agency serving people of all races, religions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender expressions.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Hillcrest Hospital - Helmerich Women's Center1120 S Utica AveTulsa, OK 74104
DATE POSTED
September 3, 2019
SKILLS
- Crisis Intervention
- Advocacy
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- On-call position after successful completion of orientation, online victim advocacy training, and shadowing program. Total training = 30 hrs + 16 hrs in-service after 1st yr. Must sign up for one shift per month. Shifts available Friday - Sunday.
- Must be non-judgmental, compassionate, reliable, and passionate about speaking up for others. Must have clear interpersonal boundaries, reliable transportation, a cell phone, and live within 30 minutes of Hillcrest Hospital.