Domestic Violence Advocacy Intern - Fall 2026

About the role

This internship opportunity in the Domestic Violence Advocacy programs will support your learning in the following:

• Learning about the dynamics of Domestic Violence, prevention, and awareness.
• Shadowing and practicing case management & peer counseling skills.
• Learning court procedures around domestic violence with SafePlan advocates, including protection orders.
• Training on completion of data entry of domestic violence information into database.
• Involvement in DV education and/or support groups, including how to develop and facilitate groups & trainings.
• Accompanying to Task Force Meetings and DV awareness trainings, if possible.
• Using BHN technology and ability to access WIFI and systems to perform duties while offsite.

Responsibilities

• Learning about the dynamics of Domestic Violence, prevention, and awareness.
• Shadowing and practicing case management & peer counseling skills.
• Learning court procedures around domestic violence with SafePlan advocates, including protection orders.
• Training on completion of data entry of domestic violence information into database.
• Involving in DV education and/or support groups, including how to develop and facilitate groups & trainings.
• Accompanying to Task Force Meetings and DV awareness trainings, if possible.
• Using BHN technology and ability to access WIFI and systems to perform duties while offsite.

Requirements

Enrolled in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s with a related degree (required).

Reliable transportation to the greater Ware, MA area (required).

Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Unpaid due to course credit.

Pay

Unpaid due to course credit.

Schedule

Flexible based on college program needs.

Behavioral Health Network

Through BHN’s variety of Domestic Violence programs, we offer supportive individual and group services to help those who feel unsafe in their intimate partnerships or are questioning the health of their dating or partner relationships.

Reasons To Intern With BHN:

• Work alongside dedicated teams in an agency who does amazing things for others.
• You will be able to change a person’s life with your direct involvement.
• You will expand your experience in various health, Forensic, Mental Health or Addiction Services settings.
• You potentially will have the opportunity to work within the agency post-placement.

What are we looking for?

Enrolled in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s with a related degree (required).

Reliable transportation to the greater Ware, MA area (required).

How do I apply?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click “Apply for Job” below or visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on “Browse All Jobs” to apply!

BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.