SUPPORT SURVIVORS AND BECOME A COUNSELOR ADVOCATE

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Given the uncertain upcoming changes that will affect our communities, we are preparing for Peace Over Violence’s Winter 2025 Counselor Advocate Training.

The time to act is now. Our communities are preparing to unite for a stronger, more just, and caring future. One that prioritizes freedom, safety, dignity, peace, and self-determination for all. This is a call to action for all who believe in standing together, for all who know that our communities are our strength. Let's make our voices heard and our actions felt.

Our Counselor Advocate Training will begin Wednesday, January 8th, 2025. Peace Over Violence will be hosting several Information Sessions and an IG Live to provide a brief overview of the training and volunteering for those who are interested. Please look through the information below, find the attached application, and share this information with partners, colleagues, students, and family & friends!

If you’d like more information about Peace Over Violence and our Volunteer Opportunities please visit https://www.peaceoverviolence.org/volunteer

Peace Over Violence is offering an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in becoming volunteers through our Counselor Advocate Training program. This training will take place from January 2025 to March 2025 and is designed to equip volunteers with the necessary skills and knowledge to make a meaningful impact in the field of violence prevention and intervention.

Counselor Advocate Volunteers play a crucial role in providing support and assistance to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. As part of the program, volunteers will be trained to handle crisis calls through the 24-hour L.A. Rape and Battering Crisis Line, respond to Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) centers, and provide immediate crisis intervention services to survivors and their loved ones. Additionally, Counselor Advocates in the DART program work closely with law enforcement personnel, offering support to survivors during domestic violence incidents.

Information on training dates for our Winter 2025 training and how to submit an application is below:

72hr training

Counselor Advocate Training

Training Days

Wednesdays, 6:30pm-9:30pm (virtual)

&

Saturdays, 9am-5pm (in-person)

No training on January 18th, Martin Luther King Weekend

No training on February 15th, President's Day Weekend

Start Date

Wednesday, January 8 th, 2025

Graduation Day

Saturday, March 1 st, 2025

We will discontinue accepting applications by December 20 th, 2024 .

How to Apply -

You may turn in your application by either of the following methods:

* Email (PREFERRED): Once filled out completely save application on your desktop and email as an attachment. You will email it to advocates@peaceoverviolence.org . If there are any complications, please reach out to us! We’re here to help!

* Mailing Address:

Attn: Ria Tirre

1541 Wilshire Blvd, 3rd Floor

Los Angeles, CA 90017

As soon as you have submitted your application to advocates@peaceoverviolence.org, I will be in contact regarding any questions and/or to schedule an interview.

We are hosting some informational sessions so you can get a better understanding of what the training looks like. The dates and links are below:

• Instagram LIVE- Friday, December 6 th at 10:00am

Peace Over Violence (@peaceovrviolnce) * Instagram photos and videos

• In-Person Informational Session - Wednesday, December 4 th @ 6:30 pm

Please RSVP with the link provided: https://peaceoverviolence-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAucuyoqzspE9MNiyhmuia-mv6Bos58H75V or visit our event page for more information! Coming Up - Peace Over Violence

The In-Person Informational will be held at our Downtown Metro Office at: 1541 Wilshire Blvd #300, Los Angeles, CA 90017

• Virtual Informational Sessions - Wednesday, December 11 th & Wednesday, December 18 th @ 7:00 pm

Please RSVP with the link provided: https://peaceoverviolence-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAucuyoqzspE9MNiyhmuia-mv6Bos58H75V or visit our event page for more information! Coming Up - Peace Over Violence

Without our volunteers, we cannot do the work needed to support survivors. Donating your time is extremely rewarding to the agency and the survivors we serve. We look forward to seeing your application and becoming a part of the movement to end sexual and domestic violence.