Christine Escalera
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate professional experienced in supporting at-risk populations and engaging communities. Developed strategic plans to enhance safety and resource access. Committed to collaboration with teams focused on crisis assistance and community well-being.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Domestic Violence Advocate
Healthcare Alternative Systems
Chicago, IL
11.2024 - 10.2025
- Provided crisis intervention to individuals experiencing domestic violence.
- Facilitated support groups for survivors to share experiences and coping strategies.
- Developed safety plans tailored to individual client needs and circumstances.
- Provided guidance to victims on their legal options on obtaining restraining orders against perpetrators of abuse.
- Provided court accompaniment for victims who had to testify in criminal trials related to their experiences with domestic abuse.
- Assisted clients in accessing healthcare, housing, and legal support services.
- Conducted outreach efforts to raise awareness about domestic violence resources.
- Maintained accurate case documentation using client management systems.
Outreach Worker
Alliance Of Local Services
Chicago, USA
09.2016 - 08.2025
- Engaged in-risk and at-risk youth in Humboldt Park community to foster positive relationships and support
- Provide clients and community members with legal, educational, medical and mental health resources
- Responded to shootings in community beat, providing immediate support and resources to affected individuals
- Offered support to victims during legal processes
- Facilitated peace circles in schools and restorative justice court to promote conflict resolution and community healing
- Advocated for client needs during meetings with local service providers.
- Delivered crisis intervention services in urgent situations.
Education
CP4P 18 week Cohort 2 Training -
Metropolitan Family Services
ICDVP Approved 48- hour Domestic Violence Training -
Trauma First Responders Course -
Northwestern Trauma Initiative
Peace Circle Training -
Precious Blood Ministry
Chicago Outreach Worker Training -
Metropolitan Family Services
Southland RISE outreach & hospital response training -
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Crisis management
- Safety planning
- Group facilitation
- Conflict resolution
- Experience in assisting at-risk community members
- Knowledge of community resources
- Knowledge of local social agencies
- Flexibility in work assignments
- Ability to follow instructions
- Work diligence
Volunteer Experience
- Active member, Cook County State's Attorney Advisory Board
- Active member, Women's Justice Institute Task Force, 07/01/18
- Cabrini Green Legal Aid, Facilitate restorative justice peace circles for court
Timeline
Domestic Violence Advocate
Healthcare Alternative Systems
11.2024 - 10.2025
Outreach Worker
Alliance Of Local Services
09.2016 - 08.2025
CP4P 18 week Cohort 2 Training -
Metropolitan Family Services
ICDVP Approved 48- hour Domestic Violence Training -
Trauma First Responders Course -
Northwestern Trauma Initiative
Peace Circle Training -
Precious Blood Ministry
Chicago Outreach Worker Training -
Metropolitan Family Services