Walking Alongside Families: Tamar’s Story
Tamar was a Family Advocate Intern at Juliette’s House during Spring Semester. This is what she had to say about her experience here at Juliette’s House Child Abuse Intervention Center:
“I interned at Juliette’s House during the spring semester, from the beginning to the end of the term. As a psychology major preparing for graduate school, I wanted to deepen my understanding of the systemic factors that impact children’s and families’ mental health. Juliette’s House offered the perfect opportunity—with its interdisciplinary approach involving forensic interviewers, medical staff, and law enforcement—all working together to support children.
What inspired me most was seeing how dedicated and experienced the team is. Everyone at Juliette’s House shares a collective goal: to support children and families with compassion and care. That kind of mission-driven teamwork is rare, and it’s something I deeply admire.
In my role, I was there to support children before and after their forensic interviews. I simply tried to be present—offering companionship, answering questions when appropriate, and helping create a warm, welcoming space where kids could play, talk, or just be themselves. By easing their anxiety in those moments, I felt I was contributing to their emotional safety, which is such an important part of healing.
One of the things I’m most proud of from my time here was helping to create family resource materials. Working with my supervisors on that project not only expanded my knowledge, but also gave families access to meaningful tools and information during a really difficult time.
If someone is thinking about interning at Juliette’s House, I would tell them it’s an incredible opportunity to grow—both personally and professionally. You’ll learn how to be a proactive team member, how to support others in meaningful ways, and how to turn empathy into a powerful tool for change. That, more than anything, is what I’ll carry with me from this experience.”