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Board of Directors Publications Clinical Internship Information Clinical Opportunities: Case Management, Group therapy, Individual therapy, Non-directive play therapy, Family therapy, Filial therapy, Equine assisted psychotherapy Internship Requirements: Start date late August/early September, 20 Hours per week for 9 or 12 months, One evening a week preferred but not required Locations:Three location offered Supervision: Weekly individual supervision (1 to 1.5 hours) Application Process: Submit a resume and cover letter summarizing what you hope to gain from your internship experience to Cindy Smrcka, LCSW: csmrcka@twcfoc.org (303) 660-8889 fax. Applications for Fall 2012 should be submitted starting 1/1/2012. Interviews begin March 2012 and occur on an ongoing basis until internship spots are filled. |
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All services are provided on a non-discriminatory basis regardless of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation. We serve persons from all ethnic, cultural and economic groups, of all ages and lifestyles. Today, the WCFOC has a staff of over 30 and a volunteer base exceeding 300 individuals to carry out our mission. We provide violence prevention and intervention, safety and hope, education and awareness to more than 20,000 individuals annually. The WCFOC opposes the use of violence as a means of control over others and supports equality in relationships. We strive to assist victims of domestic violence in assuming power over their lives and choosing options which afford them and their family a life free from violence. We recognize that violence affects the entire family, with each member requiring support and education in order to stop the cycle of violence. It is our ultimate vision to assist in ending violence in the lives of all people. Our Establishment & History
Through funds raised locally and a grant received from the 18th Judicial District Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement fund, the agency established a 24-hour crisis line, which was covered by volunteers to assist victims of domestic violence. In 2005, its 20th anniversary year, The Women’s Crisis Center changed its name to The Women's Crisis & Family Outreach Center (WCFOC) to more definitively position its role in domestic violence prevention while building on its 20-plus year history in domestic violence intervention. 2010 marked the 25th anniversary for the Women's Crisis & Family Outreach Center. We are celebrating 25 years of giving victims a voice & families a future. WCFOC believes every human has the right to live a life free from violence and continues to work towards this vision. Inclusiveness Effort In 2007, the WCFOC launched an Inclusiveness Initiative and identified potentially under-served populations of domestic violence victims, including teens and the elderly, people of color and mono-lingual individuals, families living in rural areas, the LGBTQ community, and male victims. Since its inception, the WCFOC has provided programs, services, and information to anyone requesting assistance on a non-discriminatory basis. Over the last several years, however, and through an Inclusiveness Task Force (made-up of Board, staff, and community volunteers), we have strived to become more culturally competent and responsive. We have focused our efforts to better understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures and socio-economic sectors, and from different ages, backgrounds, and orientations. Specifically, the Task Force hired a consultant (who facilitated needed research, data collection, and discussions) and developed an “Inclusiveness Blue Print” which infuses equality through-out the agency. As a part of this blue print and subsequent “report cards,” we have formalized and tracked departmental strategies. For instance, we have expanded our group counseling offerings with teens and male victims, have made our written materials and on-line resources more gender-neutral, and targeted outreach to increase visibility and accessibility; e.g., to victims of elder abuse. To make our agency more inclusive, we have also expanded our recruitment techniques to help diversify our staff, board, and volunteer rosters. We have also implemented additional trainings for our staff that will better equip them to be sensitive to the needs of every co-worker, volunteer, and client. We have also strengthened our relationships with translators, cultural organizations, and other community groups emphasizing diversity and equality. If you’d like to know more about our Inclusiveness Initiative, please contact Ann Carter at 303-688-1094 or acarter@twcfoc.org. Inclusiveness Values Statement:
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