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Jasmine Rideout

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Passionate and mission-driven advocate dedicated to empowering trauma survivors, supporting children and families in crisis, and advancing systemic change. I bring empathy, resilience, and a deep commitment to justice to every interaction. Skilled in navigating high-pressure situations, I lead with critical thinking, swift decision-making, and compassionate care to foster healing, safety, and long-term impact.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Response Advocate

Signs of HOPE
09.2024 - Current
  • Survivors of sexual violence urgently needed trauma-informed support navigating hospitals and the legal system.
  • Serve as a first-line advocate offering emotional support, resources, and guidance during vulnerable moments.
  • Led survivors through the sexual assault reporting process, assisted with protective orders, and coordinated wraparound services with local agencies.
  • Advocated for 50+ survivors, helping to increase their access to safety, healing, and legal empowerment.

Legal Advocate

Court-Appointed Special Advocates
04.2024 - Current
  • Foster children needed a voice to advocate for their best interests in an overburdened court system.
  • Investigate cases, report to judges, and ensure children's needs were prioritized in custody decisions.
  • Interviewed families, collaborated with caseworkers, and wrote detailed court reports with child-centered recommendations.
  • Secured safer, permanent placements for over 10 children, helping them achieve educational stability and emotional healing.

Emergency Response Advocate

Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of Southern Neva
04.2020 - 04.2023
  • Citizens faced sudden tragedies like deaths, assaults, and accidents without immediate emotional support.
  • Respond within 30 minutes to crisis scenes, providing on-site emotional stabilization and resources.
  • Partnered with police, fire, and hospital teams; comforted grieving families; and linked victims to essential follow-up services.
  • Supported over 100 emergency incidents, directly assisting more than 7,000 citizens in their most critical moments in 2023 alone.

Education

Bachelor Of Arts - Sociology – Pre-Law Major

Ohio University
Athens, OH
06.2027

Skills

  • Crisis Intervention & Trauma Support
  • Legal Advocacy for Survivors
  • Victim Rights and Support Services

Timeline

Response Advocate

Signs of HOPE
09.2024 - Current

Legal Advocate

Court-Appointed Special Advocates
04.2024 - Current

Emergency Response Advocate

Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of Southern Neva
04.2020 - 04.2023

Bachelor Of Arts - Sociology – Pre-Law Major

Ohio University