LAW ENFORCEMENT ADVOCATE

CRANSTON AND JOHNSTON POLICE DEPARTMENTS

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General Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Advocacy and the Detective
Captain of the Cranston Police Department and the Detective of the Johnston Police
Department, the LEA will provide enhanced services for victims of domestic violence and sexual
assault in the City of Cranston and the Town of Johnston. The LEA will receive additional
Supervision and guidance from the Lead law enforcement advocate.

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Case review and assessment:
• Under the direction of the Police Supervisor, review all assigned cases of domestic
violence and sexual assault for the City of Cranston and the Town of Johnston. Cases
may come to the LEA from within the police departments, through referrals from the
victim service agencies, and/or from other community-based agencies.
• Develop a follow-up plan for each reviewed case, which may include any of the
following, or other appropriate response to victim’s needs:
o Telephone contact
o Contact by letter or email
o In-person contact (at police department, hospital, court, other agency or at the
victim’s residence when deemed safe and when accompanied by an assigned
officer or other professional)​

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Victim Assistance and Case Coordination

• Work with the victim to identify needs for short-term safety planning and for longer
term changes related to living free of abuse.
• Work with the victim to identify and address concerns about the criminal justice
process. Provide necessary information and referrals.
• Assist the victim in identifying and coordinating services from appropriate agencies,
making referrals and advocating with those agencies on behalf of the victim.
• Provide information and assistance to police to enhance case response.
• Provide victims with accompaniment to meetings and/or criminal justice proceedings as
needed on a case-by-case basis.

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Outreach and Awareness
• Participate in police departments’ outreach in the community to increase awareness of
domestic violence and sexual assault.
• Participate in police departments’ work with community-based service providers to
develop strong, comprehensive support networks for victims, including training and
meetings
• Assist in the training of police officers to increase their understanding of the role of the
LEA, to promote good working relationships between police, the LEA and service
providers, and to keep law enforcement current on issues related to victimization.

• At the request of the participating police departments, assist in other professional
  trainings and community awareness events related to domestic violence and sexual assault.

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Administrative Tasks
• Keep appropriate records (written and electronic) to track case contacts, victim
demographics, and other required data
• Provide reports as required by the supervising officers.
• Attend organizational meetings of project partner agencies and other
meetings/trainings as needed.

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Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent education/work experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish required
• Education/training on victimization issues, law enforcement responsibilities and
relevant laws. Education may be a combination of prior training/experience and that
provided through the project’s collaborating agencies.
• Ability to work well with law enforcement, community professionals, victims of
abuse/assault, as well as the public.
• Valid driver’s license
• Criminal background check to be conducted by the involved police departments
• A minimum of one years’ experience working with victims of domestic violence and
sexual assault including diverse people and groups in any capacity
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to domestic violence issues and an expressed commitment
to the empowerment of victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
• This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work
performed, not necessarily an exhaustive list of duties.
Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center provides a friendly work environment, whose values include
Dignity, Respect, Teamwork, Professional Support and Development. EBCC offers generous
benefits, PTO, paid holidays, your birthday off, and a 401k plan.
The Application Process:
• Resume and cover letter by
• Initial interview with EBCC director of Advocacy Services
• Reference check
• Criminal background check
• Second interview may be requested

 

TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter via email to:
Gina Scordino, Director of Advocacy Services at ginas@ebchouse.org

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