Lisa DeWeese

• Supervision of daily operations of the department and the advocate specialists.
• Responsible for all direct services and inputting of data documenting services.
• Maintain partnerships with community members by providing partnerships with law enforcement, human services, hospitals, and child care advocacy programs.
• Respond to and set up monthly schedule for 24/7 hotline for local SANE program for sexually assaulted victims.
• Work within budgets to provide necessary items for survivors and their families along with providing referrals to community programs.
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Provided direct services to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.

Collaborated with community partners by providing advocacy to clients of all ages and accompaniment.

Provided financial assistance through ER bags, security items, hygiene products, clothing, and gas cards when needed for victims.

Community outreach regarding Survivor Support Services especially to rural communities and also the LGBTQ community.

Attended case review in MDT and SART meetings with community partners.

Provided direct services to victims of domestic violence

Screened clients for shelter and did intakes for survivors of domestic violence.

Court advocacy for Warren and Washington Family Court including orders of protection and custody.

Documented data and submitted OVS claims for clients

Connected clients with resources and counseling providers.

Help to connect clients with address confidentiality and housing options.