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*BMVP-Addiction Services - Survivors of Domestic Violence

HAVEN is committed to reducing the incidence and minimizing the impact of domestic abuse on families and communities. Domestic violence is a significant public health problem in the United States. A study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, estimates that one in three women and one in seven men will experience intimate partner violence, translating to 20,000 residents of Gallatin County. These survivors of intimate partner violence are at a significantly higher risk of sex trafficking and suffering from substance abuse than the general population. A study published by The National Child Traumatic Stress Network reports that up to 76 percent of substance abuse cases start after exposure to trauma. With this level of co-occurrence between substance abuse and having experienced trauma, it is not surprising that as many as 50 percent of female participants in substance abuse recovery programs report having been victims of intimate partner violence. Perpetrators of domestic violence often control financial means as a form of abuse, so the fear of being homeless and in poverty often keep victims in abusive situations. The intended result of this project is to increase domestic violence / abuse education by the development and strengthening of community partners working in the recovery field. This education will reach vulnerable populations, including survivors of intimate partner violence who suffer from substance abuse, increase HAVEN’s capacity to assist and support survivor clients through new outreach efforts and services, and increase the number of survivors served. This project will alleviate poverty through the expansion of crisis intervention services to assist survivors in moving toward a health standing that will support their journey out of poverty. People in recovery from addiction and domestic violence situations have better access to stable housing, healthcare, education, and employment opportunities.

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Member Duties : Help HAVEN increase opioid / methamphetamine addiction services and support to victims of domestic abuse in picturesque Bozeman, Montana. The overall goal of this project is to improve access to opioid and methamphetamine addiction recovery programs for survivors of domestic violence, stalking, dating violence, and sex trafficking. The VISTA member will conduct service expansion and improvement activities in order to provide effective specialized addiction treatment services and to develop systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. This includes engages local organizations involved in addiction recovery and the creation of an outreach program at HAVEN’s shelter to provide shelter guests with no-barrier access to receiving addiction recovery support. This project will alleviate poverty by connecting low-income, addicted persons to programs that provide substance abuse treatment so they may achieve success in acquiring health and the opportunity to move out of poverty.

Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , Training , Living Allowance .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas : Hunger , Community Outreach , Health , Housing , Community and Economic Development , Children/Youth , Education , Homelessness .

Skills : Writing/Editing , Communications , Counseling , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Community Organization , Public Speaking , General Skills , Leadership .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
*BMVP-Addiction Services - Survivors of Domestic Violence

Program Start/End Date
08/19/2019 - 08/17/2020

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	MONTANA

Accepting Applications
From 06/24/2019 To 08/02/2019

Contact	Brenda Beckett
2825 3rd Ave N
Billings MT 59101
4066578286
beckettb@billingsmt.gov
www.CityofBillings.net/vista

Listing ID	73863


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