Our Volunteer Advocacy Program begins with a screening process, followed by a required 40-hour training course. A passion to help others, willingness to advocate for victims of abuse, commitment to volunteer service and a strong understanding of confidentiality are required.  Duties may include: answering the crisis line, accompanying clients to court, co-facilitating support groups, court watch, child care, office work, presentations, fund raising, public relations, and working with advocates and counselors.

 

The Court Watch Program allows volunteers to attend domestic violence-related court hearings and trials, inclusive of criminal court and civil court activities.  Our mission is to provide support to those who are victims of abuse throughout criminal proceedings (bail hearings, progress calls, trials, sentencing, etc.) and civil actions (divorce proceedings, child custody cases, paternity issues, etc.) The Court Watch Program encourages presence in the courtroom as a show of support for victims and as a symbol of the community's intolerance for abuse.