Domestic Violence: What Can I Do?


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Last updated on May 15, 2009

If you have a listening ear and a desire to help others, the Family Assistance Crisis Team (F.A.C.T.) may be for you. As part of the San Antonio Police Department, F.A.C.T.is an opportunity to work within the San Antonio Police Department and/or the Bexar County Family Justice Center to assist victims of domestic violence. Volunteers attend 20 hours of training, learning to talk with victims about resources in the community, their rights as a victim, and the need for a safety plan. Volunteers are asked to work one Friday or Saturday night a month at one of the police substations or Headquarters from 7:00 p.m. till 2:00 a.m.

If you are able to work during the day,you can volunteer at the Family Justice Center, a one stop location for victims of domestic violence to access many services. Volunteers greet clients and help them start the paperwork, make follow up phone calls, and assist with other needs victims may have. Hours are 8:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Volunteers are asked to work at least 8 hours a month at the Center which is located in University Hospital downtown.

Volunteers must be 21 with no criminal convictions, and complete the required processing and training. The application process includes reference and background checks. We cannot accept anyone who has been convicted of a felony. There are 17 hours of training required for F.A.C.T. plus an additional 4 hours of orientation to the police department. Classes are held quarterly: January, April, July, and October.

This opportunity is sponsored by: F.A.C.T. Family Assistance Crisis Team

We need volunteers who are free at these times
Weekdays  Weekends
This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
Adults (26-54)  Unpaid Interns
Adults (55+)  Young Adults (18-25)
Individual

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Contact Person:
Jane Shafer, Program Coordinator, (210) 207-2136, (email)
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Address:
214 W. Nueva
San Antonio, TX 78207
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Directions:
 The Main Station is located downtown on the corner of Santa Rosa and Nueva. There are 6 substations throughout the City. Eastside Patrol 3635 E. Houston; Westside Patrol 7000 Culebra; Southside Patrol 711 W. Mayfield; Northwest Patrol 5020 Prue Rd.; Northeast Patrol 13030 Jones-Maltsberger; Central Patrol 515 So. Frio.

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Web Site: http://www.sanantonio.gov/sapd
Last updated on May 15, 2009


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