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Survey Regarding Policing and 

Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault 

The American Bar Association (ABA) Commision on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assaults wants your input on the policing of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Vice President Joe Biden recently announced that the White House will convene a June summit, with potentially more to follow, to discuss the progress and ongoing challenges to preventing and responding to domestic violence and sexual assault. One of several key issues hope to be addressed is police conduct and police response to domestic violence and sexual assault.

Below is a link to a survey regarding policing and domestic violence/sexual assault that is being distributed nation-wide to a diversity of organizations who work directly with survivors or who do related policy work. In order to have a fuller picture of how police-community relations impact the policing of domestic violence/sexual assault, the 

ABA also want to cast a wider net to hear from a variety of justice organizations including worker rights, immigration, racial justice, LGBTQ rights, etc. To that end, the ABA invites you to share this survey widely. 

The ABA expects to compile the responses in summary form for consideration at the June summit and to produce a longer report later in the summer. There is only a short time to collect your input so please respond by May 15, 2015.

Please include stories and specific examples. We find specific examples to be particularly powerful tools to illustrate these issues. 

Click here to complete the Survey Regarding Policing and Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault.

With so many of our daily activities happening online, identity thieves have more and more access to our personal information. But for people in abusive relationships, the biggest threat to their identity and personal information could be their abusive partner.

Follow this link to read the full article, "Identity Theft in Abusive Relationships."

This webinar will discuss highlights and lessons learned from the NW Network's unique, strengths-based sexual assault support group, Thriving While Healing: Finding Joy, Resilience and Support in the Aftermath of Sexual Assault. This all-gender support group, specifically oriented to LGBTQ survivors offers skills, education, and tools to name and confront the silence, isolation, and shame which so many survivors experience, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Themes and interactive activities from the group such as cultivating resilience, normalizing the process of healing, trigger planning, positive sexuality, and self-trust will be discussed during this webinar.

• The intersection of technology and intimate partner violence
• Cyber and technology safety planning with survivors of domestic violence
• Latest news and legislation related to technology in the context of intimate partner violence.

Pleas RSVP by May 8th.

Click here for more information and to register for Cyber and Technology Safety for Survivors of Domestic Violence

This training serves as an introduction to the full training and is open to health care providers and domestic violence advocates. Participants will leave this training with the necessary information, tools and materials to assess and respond to intimate partner violence, reproductive and sexual coercion using an evidence-based intervention.

As a result of attending this webinar, participants will be better able to:

1. Describe the impact of domestic violence on long-term health
2. Identify two tools to assess for domestic violence in their clinical setting
3. Make warm referrals to local domestic violence advocates when domestic violence is disclosed

• Provide leadership on overall economic empowerment services offered at AVP, including related to workforce development and financial development, through coordination with Counselor/Advocates providing comprehensive case management, counseling, and advocacy to clients.
• Identify areas slated for growth in various employment sectors, through monitoring and reviewing industry forecasts, and the needs of employers, through creating connections with local employers, individually as well as through linkages (e.g. with employment readiness, training, and placement programs, including Workforce 1 Centers across NYC).
• Utilizing the assessment outlined above, match up clients' needs, abilities, and aspirations to the requirements available jobs in the current marketplace.
• Create employment related programming responsive to needs and opportunities identified above (e.g. job readiness workshops that include resume writing support and mock interviews, career advancement and planning workshops that are both general and specific to advancement in specific industries, etc.)
• Create linkages with workforce development and training institutions for industry specific job readiness, training, and placement; with general and industry specific career advancement; as well as building relationships and connections at local HRA Job Centers and Back to Work vendors, to support Counselor/Advocates in their efforts to ensure that survivors who are receiving public benefits are compliant with all Back to Work activities, and that they receive appropriate transitional benefits as the exit public assistance and become self-sufficient through employment.
• Create linkages with financial development resources and organizations, and build financial development programming onsite at AVP, and with our community based partners.
• Supported by assessments and established linkages outlined above and in coordination with comprehensive case management work done by Counselor/Advocates and supervisors, create, monitor, and support clients in achieving employment related goals, as well as other intersecting financial development goals, as part of the EEP, including readiness, training, development, placement, retention, microenterprise support, and career development, as well as ensuring participation and compliance with clients who are working with HRA's back to Work vendors.
• Provide crisis intervention services and conduct intake interviews for in-coming hotline calls and walk-in clients. Provide hotline coverage and back-up services to volunteer hotline counselors after office hours on a rotating basis with other staff.
• Attend designated team meetings, and daily case conference/case assignment meetings.
• Support and coordinate with the Community Organizing and Public Advocacy Department's outreach, education, and professional training around economic empowerment work for survivors of violence within LGBTQH communities across New York City.
• Support and coordinate with the Legal Department around providing integrated social and legal services to survivors, particularly around consumer law and identity theft

Program-Related

• Support continued development of expanded intimate partner violence programming at AVP, in accordance with AVP's strategic plan. 
• Attend and actively participate in daily case conference meeting with Client Services staff.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly supervision.
• Attend and actively participate in monthly Client Services Department staff meetings.
• Attend and actively participate in monthly full-staff meetings at AVP's Manhattan office.
• Attend and actively participate in in-service trainings and external trainings/seminars as appropriate.
• Assist with and attend AVP signature events. 

Administrative

• Document program activity in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Maintain complete case files in digital and hard copy.
• Enter all data accurately and in a timely manner into tracking and data management systems.
• Maintain confidentiality and other appropriate boundaries and expectations.
• Maintain professionalism when handling sensitive information and situations.

Organizational Relationships

• Report to the Deputy Director of Client Services/Coordinator of the Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Violence Programs.
• Work closely with staff in the COPA and Legal Departments.

Other Duties as Directed by Supervisors

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 2-3 years directly related experience providing economic empowerment services, including proven skills in financial development and workforce development, specifically job development and placement required, and successfully supporting those making the transition from welfare to work, preferably to survivors of intimate partner and intersecting forms of violence.
• At least one year of experience providing services to members of LGBTQ and HIV-affected communities, required. 
• Demonstrated commitment to working to end violence within and against LGBTQ and HIV-affected communities, required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience and comfort level interacting with diverse stakeholders such as CBOs (e.g. workforce development programs, financial development programs, anti-violence organizations, human services organizations, child welfare organizations, etc.) community members, government officials, law enforcement and courts, required.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information and situations.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and skill building required.
• Demonstrated commitment to working within an interdisciplinary team, within an anti-oppression approach required. Experience with data management and knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Access,and other database applications required; Experience using Efforts to Outcomes and analogous systems a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.

To Apply

• Email (preferred method of application): dtorres@avp.org (put "IPV C/A" in subject line of email) or
• By mail to: New York City Anti-Violence Project, 240 West 35th Street, Suite 200, New York, NY 10001 or by fax to: 212.714.2627.
• No phone calls please.
• Candidates will be notified if we are seeking an interview; because of high volume of responses it may not possible to respond to all inquiries.

AVP is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals and endeavors to hire individuals of diverse races, colors, creeds, ethnicities, religions, genders, gender identities or expressions, ages, sexes, sexual orientations, national origins, disabilities, and citizen, marital, veteran and HIV statuses.
 

• Provide crisis intervention services and conduct intake interviews for incoming hotline calls and walk-in clients at AVP's central office and off-site community-based intake sites.
• Provide on-going services to clients, primarily for those who have experienced intimate partner violence, but also to survivors of hate violence, sexual violence, hook-up violence, police and other institutional violence. Services include, but are not limited to:
• Individual and/or group counseling.
• Advocacy and accompaniment, supporting clients' access to support and services, through helping them overcome barriers, including those rooted in institutionalized discrimination, bias, and violence.
• Economic empowerment services, including supporting survivors' financial development and workforce development.
• Follow-up contacts.
• Information and referrals.
• Assist clients in filing for NYS Office of Victims Services compensation.
• Support and actively participate in the design, development, planning, implementation, facilitation and evaluation of support groups.
• Provide hotline coverage and back-up services to volunteer hotline counselors after office hours on a rotating basis with other staff.
• Attend designated team meetings and daily case conference/case assignment meetings.
• Support and coordinate with the COPA Department in conducting outreach, community education, and professional training around intimate partner and intersecting forms of violence within and against LGBTQ and HIV-affected communities across New York City.
• Support and coordinate with the Legal Department around providing integrated social and legal services to survivors.

• Support continued development of expanded intimate partner violence programming at AVP, in accordance with AVP's strategic plan.
• Attend and actively participate in daily case conference meeting with Client Services staff.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly supervision.
• Attend and actively participate in monthly Client Services Department staff meetings.
• Attend and actively participate in monthly full-staff meetings at AVP's Manhattan office.
• Attend and actively participate in in-service trainings and external trainings/seminars as appropriate.
• Assist with and attend AVP signature events.

• Document program activity in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Maintain complete case files in digital and hard copy.
• Enter all data accurately and in a timely manner into tracking and data management systems.
• Maintain confidentiality and other appropriate boundaries and expectations.
• Maintain professionalism when handling sensitive information and situations.

• Report to the Deputy Director of Client Services/Coordinator of the Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Violence Programs.
• Work closely with staff in the COPA and Legal Departments.

• At least 2-3 years of related experience providing direct clinical and advocacy services to survivors of intimate partner and intersecting forms of violence, and to members of LGBTQ and HIV-affected communities, included crisis intervention, required.
• Demonstrated commitment to working to end all forms of violence within and against LGBTQ and HIV-affected communities.
• Knowledge of and/or experience navigating mainstream domestic and sexual violence service systems, including community based organizations and the civil and criminal legal system desirable.
• Demonstrated experience and comfort level interacting with diverse stakeholders such as Community Based Organizations, community members, government officials, law enforcement officials and courts.
• Experience in community organizing, coalition building and coordinating, and/or policy advocacy a plus.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and skill building required.
• Demonstrated commitment to working within an interdisciplinary team, within an anti-oppression approach required.
• Experience with data management and knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially MS Word, Excel, and Power Point, and other database applications required; Experience using Efforts to Outcomes and analogous systems a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
• LMSW and SIFI-certified or eligible a plus.

• Email (preferred method of application): dtorres@avp.org (put "IPV C/A" in subject line of email) or

• Candidates will be notified if we are seeking an interview; because of high volume of responses it may not possible to respond to all inquiries.

National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) 

Online Resource Specialist

Enola, PA

The National Sexual Violence Resource Center in Enola, PA (near Harrisburg) currently has an opening for an Online Resource Specialist. The NSVRC, founded by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, is the only resource center of its kind and distributes and creates information pertaining to all types of sexual violence and its prevention. The NSVRC understands sexual violence as a social justice issue and works to prevent and respond to sexual violence within this framework. We are committed to nurturing a workplace that is affirming, inclusive, and respectful of all people and the ways in which they identify across race, class, ability, gender, sexual orientation, age, and other characteristics.

POSITION SUMMARY:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage NSVRC.org website content
• Coordinate and implement website workplan with web developer
• Develop and provide training to staff regarding website content management system, website standards and accessibility requirements.
• Assist with electronic outreach and marketing campaigns.
• Provide training and technical assistance on sexual violence prevention and technology related issues as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume to Delilah Rumburg by June 3, 2015 via email at employment@pcar.org or via mail at 125 N. Enola Dr. Enola, PA 17025.

• Provide nonjudgmental and supportive hotline counseling and shelter screenings, intake interviews and discharges
• Provide culturally informed emotional support and crisis intervention to adults and children in shelter
• Maintain client records, information and agency database in accordance with agency policy
• Provide information about and referrals to community agencies and resources
• Complete safety checks of the shelter residence as scheduled
• Complete all other duties necessary to maintain a safe and cohesive environment for the well-being of families in residence
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and other agency meetings, as assigned, and if attendance is not possible, take responsibility for accessing meeting minutes;
• Assist with basic housekeeping within the shelter including cleaning and preparation of bedrooms for families; and
• Other duties as assigned.

• 2 year degree and/or experience working with domestic violence victims and/or counseling and counseling experience
• Ability to work in a fast paced, crisis oriented environment: assess priorities, take initiative, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Work cooperatively and supportively as part of a team.
• Possess strong communication skills (both oral and written).
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others, communicate as needed and exhibit patience and understanding toward client population being served.
• Experience working with diverse populations and seeks understanding of cultural differences.
• Understand and work from a feminist philosophy of empowerment, and supports SHOC mission.
• Display commitment to ending violence against women and children and a commitment to social change through active participation in working towards ending racism, classism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, ableism, and all forms of oppression; demonstrate willingness to gain understanding of issues of oppression, battering and sexual assault.
• Model and uphold appropriate boundaries and confidentiality in work with clients, co-workers, supervisor, and community.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, navigate stairs, and periods of sitting, standing and walking required.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is preferred.
• A valid, insurable driver's license and transportation required.
• Spanish language skills preferred.

The Safe Center LI, Inc. (TSCLI) is a new not-for-profit created through the merger of the Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Coalition Against Child Abuse & Neglect.  It is the only agency in Nassau County to provide comprehensive services to all victims of domestic violence, child abuse, trafficking, and sexual assault - women, men, children, elderly and transgender - all under one roof. Our mission is "To  protect, assist and empower victims of family violence and sexual assault while challenging and changing social systems that tolerate and perpetuate abuse: Restoring hope to victims of  abuse."

The Legal Services Center of The Safe Center provides direct comprehensive legal representation and advocacy to low-income and indigent domestic violence victims and survivors of domestic/dating violence, rape/sexual abuse, stalking, trafficking, and elder abuse in family offense proceeding, paternity, custody/visitation cases, child/spousal support, divorces, immigration proceedings, and other legal matters arising out of the abuse.

The Legal Services Center is seeking a full time litigation staff attorney who is committed to the Center's mission and work.  The attorney will provide comprehensive, holistic, direct civil legal services to victims and survivors of domestic/dating abuse, rape/sexual assault, elder abuse, and/or stalking. The attorney will work as part of our legal services team, assisting advocates, counselors, and pro bono attorneys. The position entails extensive advocacy and litigation, including motion practice and trials, in Family Court and Supreme Court.

Duties include direct legal representation, and some community outreach, particularly in the immigrant Latino communities.  The range of legal services provided for domestic violence victims runs the spectrum from legal information, referrals, advice, brief services, advocacy and negotiation, to full representation in litigated court matters and appearances in immigration court. 

The attorney will also collect, report and maintain statistical records. Requirements include: knowledge women's rights and violence against women (domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking); an ability to write and speak persuasively; an ability to perform creative legal research and advocacy; a commitment to collaborative cross cultural work; and the ability to work well with people in diverse settings. 

Qualifications

• Admitted member in good standing of the New York State Bar
• Prior legal experience, including litigation and trial practice. Family Law and/or immigration practice preferred
•  An extensive understanding of domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, crime victimization and resulting trauma, knowledge of victims' rights and remedies, and cultural sensitivity and diversity is also required.
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest law
• Must have valid driver's license and own vehicle
• English/Spanish bilingual  
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficient computer skills, specifically in Abacus, Word and Excel
• Applicants must have excellent public speaking skills, research, writing, and analytical skills, organizational, planning and time management skills, as well as the ability to work independently and under pressure.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Salary is commensurate with experience. We offer a good benefits package. Strong interpersonal skills are a must.

• Please send resumes with cover letters to:

Lois Schwaeber, Esq.

Director of Legal Services

Legal Services Center

at The Safe Center LI

15 Grumman Road West

Bethpage, New York 11714

Telephone: 516.465.4700

FAX: 516.465.4750

e-mail - lschwaeber@tscli.org