Molly Harris
Legal Advocate at Huntingdon House- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Dangerousness and Lethality Training
Women In NeedDec, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
QPR Suicide Prevention Training
JANA MARIE FOUNDATIONApr, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Mental Health First Aid Training
JANA MARIE FOUNDATIONMar, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Dialogue Across Differences Training
Essential PartnersFeb, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
PCADV Domestic Violence Counselor/Advocate Training
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic ViolenceJul, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
PCAR Sexual Assault Counselor/Advocate Training
Pennsylvania Coalition Against RapeJul, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Green Dot Peer Ambassador Certification
Juniata CollegeAug, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Green Dot Bystander Intervention Training
Juniata CollegeFeb, 2019- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Huntingdon House
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United States
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Public Safety
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legal Advocate
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Mar 2023 - Present
• Provide survivors with information pertaining to Protection From Abuse (PFA) Orders• Assist with the preparation and filing of PFAs• Help survivors navigate the PFA process for emergency, temporary, and final orders• Provide court accompaniment for criminal and civil proceedings• Advocate within the criminal and civil justice systems• Maintain the responsibilities expected of all Huntingdon House advocates such as backing up shelter/housing services and hotline response
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Shelter Advocate
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Aug 2022 - Mar 2023
• Complete intake interviews for shelter services and orient new residents to their unit and the facility• Conduct ongoing interventions, safety planning, counseling, advocacy, parenting support, information referrals, DV 101 education, and support as needed• Answer 24-hour hotline crisis calls and respond to expressed survivor needs• Maintain client records by writing daily progress notes and entering data to database and resident files• Maintain security of shelter property by monitoring entry and exit of all persons, complete house security checks, monitor security cameras, and respond to security risks when necessary• Read and write shift communication logs• Assist with the daily living needs of shelter residents• Interact with shelter residents and staff utilizing a trauma-informed, survivor centered, and anti-oppression approach• Contribute to residents’ progress on goals through regular weekly support sessions• Conduct resident exit interviews by reviewing exit plans, safety planning, administering exit survey, and providing resource referrals• Follow protocol as a mandated reporter of child abuse• Participate in educational opportunities, read professional publications, and maintain personal networks• Attend mandatory shelter advocate meetings as well as other required meetings and trainings• Maintain confidentiality of shelter location and residents at all times• Support the mission, vision, values, and goals of Huntingdon House Show less
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AmeriCorps VISTA
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Community Mental Health Needs Coordinator
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Jul 2021 - Jul 2022
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive list of mental health services provided in Huntingdon County • Identify, recruit, and retain key stakeholders from across the county to develop and sustain a collaborative model of mental health services • Attend events and meetings in the community as necessary to represent VISTA project • Facilitate ongoing communication between Juniata College, community mental health agencies, and Penn Highlands Huntingdon related to project development and sustainability • Gather and update information on economic and health indicators in the county • Analyze and share data gathered on barriers to mental health services • Evaluate and implement a plan for assessing perceptions of community mental health and substance abuse needs, quality of service provided, training and educational needs, and resource needs of staff • Analyze the data collected and generate comprehensive reports • Assist with the development of a model for ongoing data sharing across key stakeholders • Create and implement a plan for regular meetings and routine communication across constituents • Coordinate with community partners and Penn Highlands Huntingdon on the development of a collaborative, problem solving process to address the priority needs identified in the data • Create and sustain groups for Juniata students, faculty, and staff related to health and well-being • Coordinate with Juniata faculty to monitor interns, fellows, and volunteers to support the ongoing work of the VISTA projects • Build and implement methods of sharing information and maintaining collaboration across stakeholders Show less
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Juniata College
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Office for the Prevention of Interpersonal Violence Juniata Associate
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Jun 2020 - May 2021
• Oversee the other student advocates in the office• Create office hour schedules and help lead team meetings• Facilitate educational programs for all student athletes in accordance with mandatory NCAA guidelines• Develop and deliver educational programs about interpersonal violence prevention, bystander intervention, and healthy relationships• Provide confidential peer-to-peer support to Juniata students• Connect students who have experienced interpersonal violence with resources• Collaborate with local resources to foster a safe environment on campus Show less
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Learning Services Office Peer Tutor
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Aug 2019 - May 2021
• Customize learning/study plans for students• Create updated reports on tutee’s progress• Tutor students in a one-on-one setting (for Intro to Logic and Symbolic Logic)• Uphold FERPA confidentiality guidelines
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Green Dot Peer Ambassador
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Aug 2019 - May 2021
• Complete the hour-long Green Dot Bystander Intervention Training• Complete an additional 5-hour training for Green Dot Peer Ambassador Certification• Conduct Green Dot programs around campus to educate students on bystander intervention• Collaborate with other Green Dot Ambassadors to develop new educational materials
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Office for the Prevention of Interpersonal Violence Student Advocate
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Jan 2020 - May 2020
• Provide confidential peer-to-peer support to Juniata students• Connect students who have experienced interpersonal violence with resources• Collaborate with local resources to foster a safe environment on campus• Conduct educational programs about interpersonal violence prevention, bystander intervention, and healthy relationships
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Philosophy Writing Associate
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Jan 2020 - May 2020
• Consult with students before upcoming writing assignments• Help students understand the assigned writing prompts• Edit and provide feedback to students on their writing drafts• Meet with professor to discuss students' progress and needs
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Blair County District Attorney
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Blair County Victim/Witness Office Intern
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
• Send letters to victims and witnesses to help them navigate the legal system • Organize and maintain victim/witness files • Attend magisterial district court and trial proceedings • Send letters to victims and witnesses to help them navigate the legal system • Organize and maintain victim/witness files • Attend magisterial district court and trial proceedings
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Blair County District Attorney's Office Intern
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Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
• Digitize old trial transcriptions and legal documents • Attend magisterial district court and trial proceedings • Digitize old trial transcriptions and legal documents • Attend magisterial district court and trial proceedings
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Education
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2022 - 2024
University of Portsmouth
Master of Science - MSc, Victimology -
2018 - 2021
Juniata College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Philosophical History -
2014 - 2018
Tyrone Area High School
High School Diploma
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