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Alana Tavares

Toronto,ON

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate professional seeking a role in victim services to provide support, advocacy, and resources to individuals affected by crime and trauma. Passionate about promoting justice, empowering survivors, and ensuring access to essential services.

Overview

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Education

Bachelor of Social Science - Criminal Justice (CJ)

Humber College
08.2025

Community and Justice Service Program - CJSP

Centennial College
01.2022

Skills

  • Trauma-informed care
  • De-escalation
  • Crisis intervention
  • Active listening
  • Empathy
  • Effective communication
  • Cultural competency
  • Collaboration with law enforcement
  • Collaboration with social workers
  • Collaboration with legal professionals

Certification

  • Domestic Violence Risk Assessment and Management
  • Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence
  • Responding to Intimate Partner Violence - Refugee Assistance Worker Programs
  • Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

Volunteer Work Experience

  • The Shoebox Project for Women, Placement Student, Inspected, sorted, and organized donated boxes to ensure quality and presentation standards were met., Helped develop and coordinate partnerships with local organizations to launch community workshops., Read and organized letters of encouragement included in donations, reflecting on community impact., Took initiative in organizing and optimizing the storage/back room space for better efficiency., Contributed to planning efforts with the team and actively supported new program initiatives.
  • Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services - youth division, Supported through conducting research, analyzing information, synthesizing findings into a concise and clear summary/report, and potentially present., Data analysis., Supported in developing correspondence, preparing briefing materials and notes., Supported manager and analyst on key files-as needed as it relates to racialized, marginalized youth and improving education outcomes of justice engaged youth., Administrative tasks as needed.
  • Victim Services Toronto, Provided immediate crisis intervention to victims of crime, trauma, and abuse., Assist victims in navigating the criminal justice system, including attending court proceedings, filing police reports, and obtaining protection orders., Connect victims with mental health services, shelters, financial aid, and other essential resources., Develop individualized support plans to address victims’ specific needs., Provide referrals to counseling, medical services, and community programs., Maintain accurate case records and reports, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with legal guidelines.

Timeline

Bachelor of Social Science - Criminal Justice (CJ)

Humber College

Community and Justice Service Program - CJSP

Centennial College

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