Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: National/Federal Level

National Organizations;

http://www.safehorizon.org/index/get-help-8/for-domestic-violence-35.html?gclid=COiAtuOamrACFWkCQAody0x-YQ

Safe Horizon is the country’s largest service provider for individuals and families affected by domestic violence, with direct services available for those living in New York City. This website has plenty of great information including how to create a safety plan.

“Domestic violence impacts everyone, regardless of income, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religion. Thirty percent of Americans say they know a woman who has been physically abused by her husband or boyfriend in the past year (Lieberman Research, Inc., Tracking Survey conducted for The Advertising Council and the Family Violence Prevention Fund, July-October 1996). Domestic violence also affects same-sex relationships and men as victims.” Safe Horizon, 2012

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/domestic_violence_abuse_help_treatment_prevention.htm

Help Guide is a program that helps victims in many different ways. The website discusses all these topics and much more,

• Getting out of an abusive relationship
• Making the decision to leave
• Safety planning
• Protecting your privacy
• Domestic violence shelters
• Protecting yourself after you’ve left
• Taking steps to heal and move on
• Where to turn for help

National Agency supporting the children of domestic violence;

http://www.childrensaidsociety.org/family-support/domestic-violence-prevention-intervention-services?gclid=CMuQwoudmrACFSWFQAodzUsqYw

Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention Services, this website carries information on individual counseling, family counseling services, group counseling services, and counseling for victims; men and women.

Local Agency supporting the children and families;

http://www.safehousecenter.org/find-help-support/domestic-violence-support-groups/

The Safe House is one of the best local resources that I know of for the domestic violence victims and their families. This organization provides shelter, therapy, child care and much more for the families of domestic violence. I have directed many families to receive help and guidance from this program as well.

http://www.mhweb.org/washtenaw/child_index.html

Michigan mental health network is a one stop resource in providing the services for the domestic violence victims as well as their family members. This web site also provides the resources and services for plenty of other mental health situations.

·         Department of Human Services in Michigan

http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,4562,7-124-7119---,00.html

As a resident of Michigan, I do not have any intention to move. So, I checked out the job opportunities in the government sector in Michigan and unfortunately I could not find many in the state of Michigan that interests me.

·         Child Welfare worker
A social services specialist functions as a professional social caseworker. In order to qualify, candidates must possess either a bachelor's or a master's degree with a major in one of the following areas: social work, sociology, psychology, family ecology, consumer/community services, family and child development, guidance and counseling or criminal justice.