ABOUT OUR DETENTION ADVOCACY PROGRAM
Stand Up Placer is the point of contact for the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act 2003 (PREA) program within the Placer County jail system. The purpose of PREA is to provide for the analysis of the incidence and effects of prison rape in federal, state, and local institutions and to provide information, resources, recommendations and funding to protect individuals from prison rape. Simply, no matter what crime a person committed, rape is not part of the penalty.
In addition to inmates accessing our detention services under PREA we also provide services to incarcerated persons from word-of-mouth referrals from current or former clients, law enforcement and social service agency referrals. Our Detention Advocacy services are free, trauma-informed, non-discriminatory, confidential and include crisis intervention, emotional support to assistance with safety planning and navigating the criminal justice process.
WHY DETENTION ADVOCACY IS IMPORTANT
Inmates are people too. They are human beings who, like anyone else, do not deserve to be sexually assaulted or ridiculed and made fun of, because of their traumatic experience. They need and deserve compassion, empathy, understanding, emotional support and quality therapy services to assist them as they attempt to heal. Survivors need help wherever they may reside and often have previous trauma such as child abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, gang violence, police violence and limited resources.
WAYS YOU CAN VOLUNTEER
General Volunteer Opportunities - Roseville Client Services Center
Prepare backpacks with useful items clients may need upon release
- Fill backpacks with personal care, hygiene, food and clothing (i.e., Toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant as well as food, clothing etc.)
Assist Detention Advocacy Coordinator in research
- KA Coordinator will provide the research subject/s.
- Utilize an agency computer to generate and print a list of resources tailored for the survivor/s.
Crisis Intervention Trained Volunteer Opportunities
Assist client at the Stand Up Placer Clothes & More Boutique - Auburn, CA
- Meet the client at Auburn Clothes & More Boutique and assist them with obtaining items.
- Utilize the Boutique form to document items provided and
return the form to staff.
Client Jail Visits (serious inquiries only)
- Must complete and pass an additional Live Scan background check (separate from Crisis Intervention Training check).
- Complete 40 hours of shadowing jail visits.
- Once shadowing time is completed, you may see jail clients and will complete the client contact sheet to be provided to the KA Coordinator.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Compassion and understanding for people in crisis.
- Communicate effectively and without judgement abiding by agency confidentiality policy.
- Possess emotional maturity and stability and exercise appropriate boundaries with clients and staff.
- Accept and work with staff and volunteers from diverse personal and cultural backgrounds.
YOUR VOLUNTEER IMPACT
For every hour you volunteer as for our Detention Advocacy Program, we receive $24/per hour in grant funding match. This is very significant and helps us meet our grant requirements. Your time is also invaluable to our hardworking staff and has a positive impact on our clients.
If you are interested in volunteering in our Detention
Advocacy Program, just click on the GOLD RESPOND BUTTON. Our
volunteer coordinator will contact you.
