PREA Advocate

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Full Time Sacramento, CA, US

WEAVE’s mission is to promote safe and healthy relationships and support survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and sex trafficking. WEAVE’s vision is When Everyone Acts, Violence Ends.

Job Description

The PREA Advocate provides trauma-informed advocacy, crisis intervention, forensic exam accompaniment, education, and support services to incarcerated individuals who experience sexual assault within Sacramento County detention and reentry facilities. This position serves youth at the Sacramento County Youth Detention Facility (YDF) and adult survivors participating in the Saint John's Program Female Community Reentry Program (SJFCRP).

The Advocate delivers individual and group support services, coordinates referrals and PREA reporting, provides accompaniment to forensic medical exams, and collaborates with facility staff to ensure survivors have access to confidential, victim-centered services. The position operates within correctional environments and requires the ability to build collaborative relationships with detention staff while maintaining victim autonomy, confidentiality, and a trauma-informed approach.

Advocacy Services

• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support to incarcerated individuals who experience sexual abuse within detention and correctional settings in Sacramento County.
• Conduct individual advocacy sessions utilizing a trauma-informed, victim-centered approach.
• Facilitate peer support groups and educational activities addressing sexual violence, healing, coping skills, and available resources.
• Respond to requests for services from victims, facility personnel, and partner agencies.
• Provide follow-up support as requested by survivors.
• Advocate on behalf of survivors regarding issues related to sexual assault within the facility, consistent with facility policies and victim authorization.
• Support victims in navigating institutional systems and understanding available options.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary partners to address barriers impacting survivor safety and well-being.

Accompaniment Services

• Provide accompaniment and support during forensic medical examinations, interviews, hearings, court proceedings, and other appointments related to sexual assault within a facility.
• Coordinate accompaniment services in accordance with detention facility and community reentry program protocols.
• Maintain knowledge of forensic examination procedures and correctional protocols relevant to incarcerated survivors.

Outreach, Education, and Training

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with detention facility and reentry program personnel.
• Provide education regarding sexual assault services available to incarcerated survivors.
• Distribute informational and outreach materials throughout the facility.
• Conduct presentations, support groups, educational workshops, and awareness-building activities.

Case Documentation and Program Administration

• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential client and program records using WEAVE’s confidential services database.
• Document services provided in accordance with agency, grant, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with grant reporting requirements and program evaluation activities.
• Participate in agency meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.

Collaboration and Partnership Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between WEAVE, Sacramento County Youth Detention Facility, Saint John's Program Female Community Reentry Program, and other facilities in Sacramento County.
• Foster positive partnerships that increase survivor access to…