Make a positive impact in the lives of survivors and victims of crime.
These are the typical roles we hire for in our Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP):
- Crime victim advocate
- Domestic violence victim advocate
- Senior SVD advocate
- Manager CVAP
- Manager CVAP special victims division
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Our CVAP program supports crime victims through counseling services, individual or group therapy, and assistance with resolving legal and financial obstacles that can occur after a crime. An advocate’s main goals are to find ways to connect with crime victims, help them feel safe and supported, and advocate on their behalf within various systems.
Ideal candidates have experience in crime victim service delivery, as well as a basic understanding of crime victim and domestic violence issues. It’s also required to have a basic understanding of computer systems for managing case records.
Why Work at Safe Horizon’s CVAP?
Safe Horizon envisions a society free of crime and recognizes the importance of our dedicated, mission-driven staff in this work. With our staff, community agency partners, advocates, and governmental partners, we lead the way by empowering victims and survivors to find safety, support, connection, and hope.
To support our staff, Safe Horizon offers the following:
- Exceptional benefits and paid time off
- Wellness courses
- Extensive training and professional development opportunities
- Career pathways to advance in your career
- And more!
In addition, we provide a plethora of other employee services that benefit staff throughout their careers.
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Join the Safe Horizon Team
Founded in 1978, Safe Horizon is the country’s largest victims’ services agency, touching the lives of 250,000 adults, children, and families affected by crime and abuse throughout New York City each year. When you choose a career at Safe Horizon’s New York domestic violence shelters, you get the satisfaction of knowing your work directly impacts the lives of survivors and victims of abuse.
Help Crime Survivors Like Suzanne
Suzanne’s living situation wasn’t safe. She and her family were constantly harassed by their neighbors, which escalated to violence when they attacked her young daughter. She was able to escape, but they followed her back to their home, flashing a gun at them to scare them out of calling the police.
Suzanne could no longer take living in constant danger, so she reached out to Safe Horizon. Our Criminal Court Program helped Suzanne and her family create a safety plan, file a police report, get emergency housing assistance, and receive financial assistance to move somewhere safe.
When you join the Safe Horizon team, you can help survivors like Suzanne receive the support they need.
*Client names and identifying information have been changed to protect their privacy. Images used are representations of Safe Horizon’s clients.
Learn more about Suzanne’s story
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a CVAP advocate shift?
CVAP advocates have overlapping schedules: one advocate works 8 am to 4 pm, and the other works 10 am to 6 pm, 11 am to 7 pm, or 12 pm to 8 am. Advocates can expect to work some evenings and weekends as needed.
Where do CVAP advocates work?
CVAP advocates need to be able to work independently in a police precinct. Their office will most likely be shared with police officers or civilian staff members. Advocates also do home visits with police officers and must wear bulletproof vests for their safety.