Courtroom Advocate

Legal Volunteer options:

3-hour shifts at courthouse to assist individuals applying for protection orders

• help these individuals with paperwork
• accompany individuals in court
• engage in safety planning with these individuals
• make necessary referrals for individuals applying for protection orders
• complete intakes as necessary
• interact professionally and efficiently with all court staff and law enforcement officers

Availability to Accompany Survivors to Court Dates

• be part of team that can accompany survivors to court when you are available
• accompany survivors to family, criminal, or protection order cases

One week on call answering emergency line

• emergency respond to calls from law enforcement with victims who screen in for high lethality
• safety plan with survivors who screen in for high lethality

Follow-up via telephone with victims of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) who have been involved with law enforcement

• provide necessary information to victims of IPV and proffer services as needed
• answer questions knowledgeably about the criminal justice system in relation to IPV
• understand the victim’s rights act and advocate accordingly
• maintain working relationship with law enforcement advocates and detectives

Commitment:

· 3-20 hours/week based on volunteer preference, other options available

· 6 months for training, continuity and consistency

What we offer:

• initial training, quarterly training updates
• optional informational trainings
• supportive working environment

No experience necessary. Spanish Bi-lingual persons encouraged to apply