Christine Janick

Christine Janick is the Temporary Training and Onboarding Coordinator for the Sexual Violence Response (SVR) team. Prior to that, she was the Associate Director, Direct Services at SVR. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and has been an advocate for Survivors of Crime for over twenty years.

Christine’s previous position began in 2014 when she joined the Student Health Center at New York University, in a new role at that time as the Director of Sexual Misconduct Support Services.  At NYU, she primarily worked confidentially with students providing counseling, support, advocacy, and ran Survivor Support groups.  She also partnered with her NYU Title IX Office of Equal Opportunity colleagues to conduct Consent Zone workshops on campus.  Christine also provided support to various student groups on campus in a non-confidential role.

Prior to NYU, Christine was the Victim Services Program Coordinator at Bellevue Hospital Center; a program that provides comprehensive services to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and all victims of crime, in order to promote resiliency and recovery in the aftermath of a traumatic victimization.  Prior to her fifteen years at Bellevue Hospital, she provided assistance to victims of crime in the Witness Aid Services Unit at the New York County District Attorney’s Office for over five years.  Additionally, she began her work in the field volunteering and working in a domestic violence shelter in Rockland County, NY.

Christine obtained her Masters in Social Work from New York University. Additionally, Christine is an active member for many years in the Coalitions and Tasks forces in New York City to support the victims’ right movement.  Christine’s focus in her work with survivors is providing a safe space to be empowered by understanding rights and resources, while beginning the healing process of trauma.

Education:

  • M.S.W., Masters in Social Work  New York University, Silver School of Social Work New York, NY     
  • B.S.W., Bachelors of Science in Social Work, Dominican College Orangeburg, New York  

Certifications and Licensure:

  • Licensed Certified Social Worker, R credential
  • Student Intern Field Instructor Certification
  • Licensed Master of Social Work
  • Certified Social Worker

Professional Experience:

  • Associate Director, Direct Services, Sexual Violence Response at Columbia University, New York, NY
  • New York University, Sexual Misconduct Support Services, Counseling and Wellness (SHC) New York, NY
  • NYC Health + Hospitals | Bellevue-Victim Services Program, New York, NY
  • New York County District Attorneys Office- Witness Assistance Services Unit, New York, NY
  • Center for Safety and Change, Rockland County, NY

Awards and Honors:

  • NYU Public Safety - A Community Member Commendation Award - 2018