Franceli Gomez Rivera
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated advocate with experience providing crisis intervention, advocacy, and trauma-informed support to survivors. Skilled in safety planning, court accompaniment, and multidisciplinary collaboration with law enforcement and social service providers. Recognized at both the city and county levels for outstanding service and leadership. Committed to empowering survivors, promoting justice, and connecting individuals and families with vital community resources.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DART Advocate- Domestic Violence Advocate
Strength United
03.2021 - Current
- Partner with LAPD officers to ensure survivors’ immediate safety and connect them to resources.
- Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, and advocacy to survivors during law enforcement responses.
- Assist clients with legal advocacy, including restraining orders and impact statements.
- Accompany survivors to court hearings, offering support and guidance through the legal process.
- Transport victims to court hearings and or set up transportation.
- Collaborate with Detectives to coordinate victims appearance in court after subpoena has been served.
- Ongoing support services and follow-up care.
- Maintain accurate, confidential documentation in compliance with agency standards.
- Conduct safety planning and risk assessments tailored to individual and family needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Sociology And Social Behavioral Sciences
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles, CA06-2020
Domestic Violence Education
Project Peacemakers Inc
11-2020
The Advocate's Role
RCACs
12-2021
Office For Victims of Crime Training & Technical Assistance
VAT Online11-2021
Danger Assessment Training Program
06-2021
Resiliency Training
Strength United
11-2024
Strength United
04-2021
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Safety planning
- Bilingual
- Trauma-informed care
- Court Accompaniment and legal advocacy
- Confidentiality and ethical practices
- Community outreach and resource coordination
- Collaboration with law enforcement
- Case management and client support
Certification
Domestic Violence Advocacy 40-hour training
City of Los Angeles June 2018
State of California- approved training in crisis intervention, safety planning, survivor advocacy, and trauma-informed support
Awards and Recognition
City of Los Angeles - October 2022
Outstanding Service to Domestic Violence Victims Advocate Award
Recognized by Mayor Eric Garcetti and the Los Angeles Police Department for outstanding leadership, compassion, and exemplary service to survivors.
County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Health
October 2024
Honored by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Domestic Violence Council for dedicated service, advocacy, and contributions to improving the lives of survivors and strengthening community support systems.
Trainings
Strength United
60- hour Sexual Assault Counselor Advocate Training (SACA)
August 2023
Timeline
DART Advocate- Domestic Violence Advocate
Strength United
03.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Sociology And Social Behavioral Sciences
Los Angeles Southwest College
Domestic Violence Education
Project Peacemakers Inc
The Advocate's Role
RCACs
Office For Victims of Crime Training & Technical Assistance
Danger Assessment Training Program
Resiliency Training
Strength United
Strength United
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