I just started my new job yesterday as a victim advocate … I’m so nervous. It’s a great responsibility of things . I just hope I learn and catch on fast.

@raeganelizabeth5642

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the new job! I was nervous when I first started too. It's a lot of responsibility, but so fulfilling. Give it time, be patient with yourself, and I'm sure you'll do great!

@hadrienleon

8 ай бұрын

Any tips for an interview tomorrow as a victim advocate???

@gillstephanie73

8 ай бұрын

How did you become an advocate????

@neetra2958

8 ай бұрын

@@hadrienleon I hope your interview went well! Wish I had saw this two weeks ago.

Great video! I'm starting uni at the end of this month, and I'm looking to go into Victim's Advocacy. I had never heard of this type of job before, and when I finally learned about it I was like "Wait this sounds like a job perfect for me." Good luck with your channel! Hopefully you can grow a lot, cause as you said in the video, there's not a lot of videos based on this topic especially for people trying to enter into the field!

@raeganelizabeth5642

2 жыл бұрын

thank you! I absolutely recommend becoming a victim advocate, there aren't enough of us! It can seem daunting, but it's the most rewarding job and I wouldn't want to do anything else. Definitely keep me updated if that's the path you choose!

I start my job tomorrow as an advocate at a dv shelter, so I'm thankful for your video!

@raeganelizabeth5642

2 жыл бұрын

I got started working in dv at a shelter! Let me know how it goes, and feel free to ask any questions you might have!

@lisasharma8957

Жыл бұрын

@@raeganelizabeth5642 I am looking for a DV advocate job. Can you help me in this or can we connect so I can better understand about the role.

I have an interview to become a Victim Advocate next week. It has been a passion of mine since I completed my final year in university! This video helped me so much to prepare and demonstrate how my skills will transfer! Good job!

@jacquelinelobinjang7482

Жыл бұрын

How it is going? Xx

@naomi-jayne9962

Жыл бұрын

@@jacquelinelobinjang7482 unfortunately I didn’t get it, but am still looking! Xx

I found your video while doing all sorts of research for Victim Advocate; Google wasn't much help, I did accidentally call the prosecutors office in my town (I thought it was an advocacy center. Thank God they were nice and helpful!)

This is really informative, thank you!

Can disability people use a lyft app for transportation to go to the shelter about adult abuse when people call 211,I'm living with disability.

I'm starting training as a volunteer advocate later this week

Awesome video. I'm restarting my masters in criminal justice and hoping to coordinate volunteer paralegals doing work for attorneys who take crime victims on as pro bono clients.

So young! I’ve been through a lot of trauma myself, and after immense work, I want to help other people. I have a Bs in business admin, 4 years in the navy. What should I do before applying? What would you recommend a year later to be better? All I want is to help other victims.

@raeganelizabeth5642

Жыл бұрын

Honestly, volunteering can be a great starting point. I volunteered at my local DV center to help in any way I could and learn what they do. I also worked at a DV shelter where I had a lot of interaction with victims. A year later, I would say to do more self check-ins. I absolutely love working in this field, but secondary-trauma is real. Sometimes it's easy to forget yourself and neglect your own needs. I always try to remember "you can't pour from an empty cup!"

@rlynn6658

8 ай бұрын

@@raeganelizabeth5642 That is such great advice, thank you. I was listening to the Something Was Wrong podcast (S10 E8-9) where I heard about this job. I am going to look into volunteering. I've had social worker friends get incredibly burnt out and so I think your advice is very salient. Thank you for all that you do.

I wonder if everyone gets their own office

how do i get a job like this

I just applied in nyc and curious about it thank you

@ihernandezsolano

Жыл бұрын

Did you get your position? I am starting this Monday in Brooklyn

@chanelfonseca1041

Жыл бұрын

@@ihernandezsolano how do you like your position in Bk & can you give some details a day in the life. I heard that position is based out of the precinct. Do you wear uniform?

@ihernandezsolano

Жыл бұрын

@@chanelfonseca1041 my position is based on the cases of domestic violence reported. I only peaked a month so far but have undergone trainings for 3 weeks and shadowing/being shadowed for two weeks. The work culture is definitely something that takes getting used to. Daily we are all Expected to call victims and get a clearer picture of the incident, and pick up on anything that wasn’t on the police report. From there we do a safety assessment and provide the victims with information and resources. If they decide to not move forward that’s pretty much it- otherwise we have to help them prepare to testify and guide them through the process. If the victim is a parent, there will be more steps and more eyes on you

Any tips for a victim for a position as a victim advocate tomorrow??? Please help I’m nervous

@raeganelizabeth5642

8 ай бұрын

I think it’s really helpful to highlight that you’re comfortable being the calm in the storm. It can be a overwhelming and disheartening sometimes, but advocates are the one thing a client can count on to always be there for them. You can also highlight if you’ve had experience with diverse populations!

Hey! I'm looking into becoming a victim advocate? How long were you in school and what did you major in?

@raeganelizabeth5642

Жыл бұрын

I was a criminal justice major and I graduated college in 3 years! I've seen advocates with degrees in social work and family science as well. I'm sure psychology would also be beneficial in for anyone in this field. It's definitely a fulfilling and amazing job!

@marthaejimenez8553

4 ай бұрын

If you have experience, you actually don’t need a degree.

Your gorgeous

You realize your a “victim” is only 40% of the time so this means your most likely helping a narcissist