Description:

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office Victim Services Unit is looking for qualified student interns who are willing to be a part of the innovative accomplishments of the office. There are many opportunities for learning and growth with professionals in the criminal justice, social work and legal arena.

Types of responsibilities:
• Crisis Counseling, long and short term counseling with victims of domestic violence
• Advocacy for crime victims
• Community Outreach
• Escorting clients to court
• Working with Assistant District Attorneys, Police, Judges, Board of Education and many other offices
• Advocacy with outside agencies, congregations and community resources
• Legal advocacy within the criminal justice system
• Ongoing case management for crime victims (i.e. sexual assault, arson, burglary, elder abuse, domestic violence)

Qualifications:

Types of Students:
• Social Work
• Sociology
• Criminology
• Forensic Psychology
• Psychology
• Criminal Justice
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• More…

Hours:

9 am - 5 pm

Length/Availability:

summer

End Date:

April 1, 2011,

Tags:

law    social  services    social  work    pyschology    criminal  justice 

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