Victim Advocate (Internship)
Glendale Police Department
Glendale, AZ
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Created awareness of victims' rights and services by delivering presentations to agencies, schools, and community groups.
- Used knowledge of successful crisis intervention techniques and supportive problem-solving to achieve treatment goals.
- Coordinated referrals and crisis counseling services and programs to victims and witnesses of crimes.
- Maintained records of victim contacts for use in emergency or crisis situations.
- Assessed client needs and developed treatment plans accordingly.
- Advised clients on options available to them such as filing a police report or seeking legal counsel.
- Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
- Educated victims on their rights under the Victims' Bill of Rights Act.
- Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
- Maintained accurate records on case status and client information in accordance with agency policy.
- Encouraged and motivated clients to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Assisted clients in completing applications for protective orders or restraining orders.
- Assisted and advocated for clients obtaining financial resources and government entitlements.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to victims of crime.
- Conducted community outreach efforts to increase public awareness of available resources and services for victims of crime.
- Attended court hearings to provide advocacy for victims throughout the criminal justice process.