Domestic violence advocate resume examples from 2026

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Updated March 26, 2025

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Domestic violence advocate resume

Ruth Stephens

(420) 555-7604 | rstephens@example.com

Santa Barbara, CA | 16087 N. Maple Rd. - 17866

Work experience

2013 - Present
Domestic Violence Advocate, Wells Fargo - Santa Barbara, CA
- Provide assistance to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
- Povided therapy to DV clients many with a diagnosis of substance abuse and/or mental health disorder.
- Work closely with South Carolina Victim Services coordinator and local and national MADD entities to receive cases, support and training.
2008 - 2013
Advocate, Domestic Violence Project - Santa Barbara, CA
- Assisted with linking resident to community resources.
- Accompany victims to law enforcement offices, court proceedings or medical facilities as necessary.
- Advocated for improvements in the mental health care service delivery system in Connecticut.
- Served as patient advocate, ensuring the facility had established internal control mechanisms for patient confidentiality and protection of patient rights.
- Managed the front office of medical center; as well as communication between all departments, clients and vendors.
- Communicated with patients with intellectual disabilities and recorded vital signs.
2003 - 2008
Day Camp Counselor, YMCA of Greater Indianapolis - Santa Barbara, CA
- Earned First Aid and CPR certification to respond effectively to accidents potentially occurring on campgrounds.
- Served as mentor and role model for military youth affected by deployment.
- Assisted camp leaders with daily activities such as Bible time, extracurricular activities, meals, field trips, etc.
- Organized and participated in recreational activities.

Skills

CPR
Program Rules
Appropriate Activities
Intellectual Disabilities
Conduct Orientation
Counselors
Safety Planning
Child Abuse
DCF
Police Department

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Psychology (2000 - 2003)
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara,

Domestic violence advocate resume

Ronald Burns

(980) 555-7100 | rburns@example.com

Syracuse, NY | 92829 S. Second Ave. - 85206

Work experience

2020 - Present
Domestic Violence Advocate, Catholic Charities USA - Syracuse, NY
- Conducted crisis intervention with child abuse victims and their families upon initial investigation.
- Provided a listening ear and information about resources to victims calling the hotline completed 24 hours of training
2017 - 2020
Advocate, The Salvation Army - Syracuse, NY
- Risk FamiliesProvided home health care services to approximately 25 families living below the poverty level with young children at home.
- Provide referrals to community resources in response to health and social service need of families.
- Foster a cooperative working relationship with various community service agencies to enhance delivery of services to crime victims.
2016 - 2017
Family Service Worker, Arkansas Department of Transportation - Pine Bluff, AR
- Provide child protection, investigation of child abuse/neglect complaints of high risk.
- Completed on-site and in home visits to persons for assigned cases of suspected child abuse.
- Conduct home studies and investigations into child abuse and neglect.
- Investigated suspected child abuse, analyzing situations by conducting interviews.
- Prepare court reports, provide testimony, and attend hearings related to petitions of abuse/neglect and/or criminal child abuse matters.

Skills

Eligible Children
Background Checks
Crime Victims
Funeral Homes
Community Members
FAP
Protective Orders
Appropriate Referrals
Financial Assistance
Community Partners

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Social Work (2013 - 2016)
New York University
New York,

Domestic violence advocate resume

Hannah Fields

(550) 555-4173 | hfields@example.com

New York, NY | 54717 E. Main Rd. - 58722

Work experience

2019 - Present
Domestic Violence Advocate, SCO Family of Services - New York, NY
- Recruit, train and directly supervise victim services volunteers on Oahu.
- Facilitate access to community resources and encourage healthy life choices.
- Provide referrals to community agencies-medical services, mental health counseling, parenting classes, services for victims of crimes, etc.
- Provided community resources and referral to Legal help (Lawyer, immigration, and so on).
- Performed initial screening, risk and safety assessment and safety planning with victims of domestic abuse.
2016 - 2019
Personal Advocate, Domestic Violence Project - New York, NY
- Provided/attended various lectures & seminars pertaining to domestic violence, child abuse, etc.
- Provided support/information to victims of domestic violence/sexual assault in person or on the phone.
- Responded to crisis calls 24/7 as requested by law enforcement.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments Developed individual treatment plans Provided patient/family education and counseling Coordinated patient discharge and continuity of care planning
2016 - 2016
Youth Specialist (Part-Time), Carrier Clinic - New Brunswick, NJ
- Developed individual treatment plans to meet the needs of the client.
- Create and review treatment plans and goals with clients.
- Provide group treatment to substance abuse and incorrigible youth.
- Implement treatment plans for juveniles in long term treatment.

Skills

Domestic Violence
Client Intake
Crime Victims
Intake System
Mental Health
Social Workers
Direct Services
Community Partners
Medical Exams
Law Enforcement

Education

Certificate, Psychology (2015 - 2016)
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick,

Domestic violence advocate resume

Virginia Williams

(430) 555-7739 | vwilliams@example.com

Carbondale, IL | 66833 E. Second Ave. - 39049

Work experience

2020 - Present
Domestic Violence Advocate, WOMENS CENTER OF WAKE COUNTY - Carbondale, IL
- Educate clients on safety planning.
- Provide crisis counseling to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence and human trafficking cases.
2011 - 2020
Domestic Violence Advocate, Advocacy - Providence, RI
- Manage a caseload of 18 families, providing educational and community resources as necessary.
- Worked closely with CPS, Court system and Mental Health Agency.
- Completed Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Training provided by organization Day One.
2010 - 2011
Youth Specialist (Part-Time), Lutheran Social Services of Michigan - Stevens Point, WI
- Helped patients participate in productive and healthy community oriented activities and obtain community resources for future productivity and strong self-esteem.
- Provided case management and mental health services to dual diagnosed adults.
- Cash out register Child Care Take messages and send them to correct contact.

Skills

Residential Setting
Community Agencies
Recreational Activities
Daily Schedule
Health Care
Peer Support
Community Organizations
Mental Health
Substance Abuse
Crime Victims

Education

Associate's Degree, Sociology (2009 - 2011)
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Stevens Point,

Domestic violence advocate resume

Michael Greene

(290) 555-6899 | mgreene@example.com

Cleveland, OH | 6263 N. Maple St. - 31944

Work experience

2015 - Present
Domestic Violence Advocate, The Salvation Army - Cleveland, OH
- Conduct mental health assessment to determine necessity for psychiatric treatment Consult with psychiatrists for final approval of admission of the patient.
- Assist mental health professionals (MHP), psychiatrists, and safe house supervisor with fulfillment of the consumer treatment plan.
- Secure appropriate victim services for victims of crime.
2014 - 2015
Domestic Violence Advocate, Piney Woods School - Clarion, PA
- Provided legal advocacy, safety planning, support, referrals, and transportation.
- Connected clients to community services and resources.
- Developed safety plans, performed needs assessment, and provided emotional support and emergency services as needed.
- Organize victim services information complying with internal case management procedures.
- Created resources for center at large and participating in the Victim Services Program Evaluation (VSPE) of sexual violence services.
2013 - 2014
Youth Specialist, Piney Woods School - Clarion, PA
- Reviewed treatment plans prepared by therapists to assist residents in mastering reaching treatment goals.
- Chaperoned and coordinated weekly civic engagement and community service/volunteering activities.
- Write and develop individual treatment plans.
- Provided training regarding positive behavioral supports to staff and help with crisis intervention.
- Completed trainings in crisis management CPI and de-escalation techniques.

Skills

Facility
Community Organizations
Crime Victims
Role Model
Intake Services
Youth Development
TCI
Local Businesses
Client Supervision
Lesson Plans

Education

High School Diploma, (2013 - 2013)
,

How to write a domestic violence advocate resume

Craft a resume summary statement

Put a resume summary on the top of your resume to highlight your accomplishments. A resume summary sums up your experience and skills, making it easy for hiring managers to understand your qualifications at a glance. Here are some tips to write a strong, impressive resume summary:

Step 1: Mention your current job title or the role you're pursuing.

Step 2: Include your years of experience in domestic violence advocate-related roles. Consider adding relevant company and industry experience as relevant to the job listing.

Step 3: Highlight your greatest accomplishments. Here is your chance to make sure your biggest wins aren't buried in your resume.

Step 4: Again, keep it short. Your goal is to summarize your experience and highlight your accomplishments, not write a paragraph.

Hiring managers spend under a minute reviewing resumes on average. This means your summary needs to demonstrate your value quickly and show why you are the perfect fit for the domestic violence advocate position.

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List the right project manager skills

Your Skills section is an easy way to let recruiters know you have the skills to do the job. Just as importantly, it can help your resume not get filtered out by hiring software. Here is how to make the most of your skills section and make sure you have the right keywords:

Start with the job listing. Frequently, the keywords looked for by recruiters will be listed. Be careful to include all skills in the job listing you have experience with.
Consider all the software and tools you use on a daily basis. When in doubt, list them!
Make sure you use accurate and up to date terms for all the skills listed.

These five steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some domestic violence advocate interviews.

Here are example skills to include in your “Area of Expertise” on a domestic violence advocate resume:

Safety Planning
Domestic Violence Victims
Legal Advocacy
Social Work
Community Resources
Crisis Intervention
Mental Health
Criminal Justice
Client Intake
Community Outreach

Sexual Assault Victims
Emergency Shelter
Child Care
Crisis Calls
Law Enforcement Agencies
Crisis Line
Emotional Support
Direct Services
Child Abuse
Substance Abuse

Community Agencies
Hotline Calls
Police Reports
Crisis Management
Domestic Abuse
Advocacy Services
CPR
Protective Orders
Conflict Resolution
Group Sessions

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How to structure your work experience

Your employment history is arguably one of the most important parts of your resume. It shows you have experience and foundation in your field to successfully master the domestic violence advocate position. Here is how to most effectively structure your work experience:

List your most recent experience first, followed by earlier roles in reverse chronological order. Employers care about your most recent experience the most.
Start with your job title, company name, city, and state on the left. Align dates in month and year format on the right-hand side.
Include only recent, relevant jobs.

How to write domestic violence advocate experience bullet points

Your resume is your chance to show your biggest accomplishments. Don't just list your job responsibilities, instead take the opportunity to show why you're really good at what you do. Here is how you do that:

Start with strong action verbs like managed, spearheaded, created, etc. Your goal is to show what you did and verbs will help demonstrate your contributions.
Use numbers to quantify your achievements. Did you save time with a new report? Increase revenue? How large was the team you managed?
Keep it concise. You're highlighting your achievements. Consider if all details you are sharing are relevant, or can be written more efficiently.

Here are effective examples from domestic violence advocate resumes:

Work history example #1

Domestic Violence Advocate

Center For Family Services

Administered individual crisis counseling, legal advocacy services and case management Managed volunteer coordination and scheduling.
Managed 3rd shift in call center Assisted supervisor in assigning multiple tasks to Community Care Advocates.
Addressed customer service calls for hotline/local crisis phone line.
Sustained caseload of 60+ clients from all aspects of the entertainment industry, living with HIV.
Collaborated with other Community Care Advocates and UWSEM staff on projects and special assignments.

Work history example #2

Corps Member

Broward County Public Schools

Served as Team Trainer facilitating various activities to build continuity within a focus on communication
Mentored and provided English language arts and mathematics remediation services to fourth grade students with learning disabilities and Autism.
Provided tutoring support in mathematics for 15 third, fourth and fifth grade students.
Provided one-on-one and small group tutoring during and after school in English and mathematics to elementary school English language learners.
Implemented extra-curricular activities and classes surrounding financial literacy

Work history example #3

Domestic Violence Advocate

Hamilton County School District

Provided minor medical attention, CPR and First Aid.
Trained over 75 youth residing in wards 7 and 8 on HIV/AIDS as it related to sexual behavior choices.
Acquired Basic First Aid & CPR/AED certifications.
Worked 12-14 hour shifts answering the University of Oregon's Crisis Hotline
Advocated for survivors' interests within hospital auspices and connected them to counseling, legal assistance, and case management resources.

Work history example #4

Mental Health Associate

Devereux Foundation

Instructed classes for seclusion and restraint, CPI at the administrative office, and defensive driving.
Certified, CPR/First Aid, Nonviolent Management of Aggressive Behavior, and Data Management.
Trained new employees in all aspects of the MHW position.
Provided a structuredschedule to the troubled youth CPR/First Aid certified CPI certified
Provided on site RN visits to residential sites utilized by the clinic.

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Add an education section to your resume

The education section should display your highest degree first.

Place your education section appropriately on your resume. If you graduated over 5 years ago, this section should be at the bottom of your resume. If you just graduated and lack relevant work experience, the education section should go to the top.

If you have a bachelor's or master's degree, do not list your high school education. If your graduation year is more than 15-20 years ago, it's better not to include dates in this section.

Here are some examples of good education entries from domestic violence advocate resumes:

Bachelor's Degree in psychology

University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

2000 - 2003

Bachelor's Degree in social work

New York University, New York, NY

2013 - 2016

Highlight your domestic violence advocate certifications on your resume

If you have any additional certifications, add them to the certification section.

Include the full name of the certification, along with the name of the issuing organization and date of obtainment.

If you have any of these certifications, be sure to include them on your domestic violence advocate resume:

Certified Domestic Violence Counselor (CDVC)
Child Development Associate (CDA)

Updated March 26, 2025

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