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C.A.R.E. Team — Community Advocate Resource Education

C.A.R.E. Team — Community Advocate Resource Education

Community Advocate Resource Education

JTM advocates for all victims of violence — human trafficking, sexual assault, and domestic violence. Our trained advocates walk alongside survivors, connecting them to safety, services, and long-term support.

What We Do

Advocacy for victims of violence

Initial training requires two in-person, three-hour sessions. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $40. Please note that a background check is required.

Human Trafficking

Domestic Violence

Sexual Assault

Where We Serve

Serving Walworth County and beyond

We are a collaboration of agencies and churches providing help and advocacy for all victims of violence. Our advocates are deployed to hospitals, advocacy centers, and correctional facilities throughout the region.

Aurora Lakeland Hospital

Elkhorn, WI

Burlington Memorial Hospital

Burlington, WI

Aurora Medical Center

Mt. Pleasant, WI

Aurora Medical Center

Kenosha, WI

Child Advocacy Center

Elkhorn, WI

Walworth County Jail

Elkhorn, WI

"Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering."
Hebrews 13:2-3

Community Support

CARE Bags

We provide CARE Bags filled with toiletries that may meet just a basic need. The items are all donated by community members and organizations who care.

Thank you to the following organizations for their donations and their time in assembling the CARE bags:

  • The JTM CARE Team
  • Sierra Financial Services
  • Rotary Club of Lake Geneva
  • Sugar Creek Lutheran Church
  • The Town Bank, Lake Geneva
  • St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
  • The United Way of Walworth County
  • Advocate Aurora Lakeland Medical Center
  • Rotary Club of Elkhorn
  • Citizens Bank of Waukesha
  • Calvary Community Church
Assembled CARE bags filled with basic need items and toiletries ready for distribution

Get Involved

Become a C.A.R.E. Team advocate

We provide additional training to continue to build skills monthly at no cost. Fill out the application, scan it, and email it to [email protected]. Pre-registration is required.

What to expect

Training & commitment

  • Two in-person sessions

    Three hours each — thorough, practical, and community-focused.

  • Background check required

    All advocates complete a standard background screening.

  • Monthly ongoing training

    Continued skill-building at no additional cost.

  • Deployed to partner sites

    Hospitals, advocacy centers, and correctional facilities in Walworth County.

International program

The C.A.R.E. mission extends to Kenya

16 community leaders in Nairobi formed ViBE — Vision Beyond Eyes — bringing this movement to an international stage.

Learn about ViBE