Kristina Nolan
Summary
Legal advocate specializing in crisis intervention and case management. Demonstrated success in providing emotional support and facilitating access to essential community resources. Strong ability to navigate complex legal systems and advocate for client needs effectively. Serving as a victim liaison, filing Temporary Protection Orders for victims of crimes , attending court with clients and advocating for their safety .
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Advocate
Haven House
Mcdonough
04.2024 - Current
- Guided clients through legal resources and protective order applications, facilitating informed decisions and empowerment.
- Advocated for clients' needs in court proceedings and with law enforcement agencies.
- Provided crisis intervention, safety planning and advocacy services to victims of domestic violence.
- Facilitated safety planning sessions with victims, creating tailored strategies to enhance personal safety and mitigate risks.
- Delivered crisis intervention support for domestic violence survivors during emergencies, ensuring immediate safety and access to resources.
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as legal aid, housing, job training and medical care.
- Attended court proceedings with clients when needed to provide emotional support or testify on their behalf.
- Advised survivors on issues related to protection orders, child custody arrangements and immigration status.
- Assessed clients for neglect and abusive situations to compile documentation for court hearings and reports.
- Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
- Maintained accurate case files and documentation for client records and reporting purposes.
- Participated in trainings related to best practices in working with survivors of domestic violence.
- Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
- Composed or prepared correspondence, case notes and narratives with computer-based applications.
- Provided referrals for mental health services such as counseling or therapy.
- Assisted and advocated for clients obtaining financial resources and government entitlements.
- Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case.
- Improved outcomes and successes by utilizing multidisciplinary risk identification and management in care planning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Capella
Minneapolis, MN05-2026
Skills
- Legal advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- Case management
- Community resources
- Active listening
- Emotional support
Certification
- Notary Public -Clerk of Superior Court Henry County Ga December 2024
- 40 Hour Victims Compensation Course February 2026
- An Introduction To Domestic Violence-Georgia Coalition of Domestic Violence-April 25, 2024
- Barriers To Escape Domestic Violence-Georgia Coalition of Domestic Violence-October 17, 2025
- 40 Hour Domestic Violence Training Course-Victor Valley Domestic Violence Inc. May 6, 2000
- Best Practices In Documentation Part 1 Getting To The Bare Essentials -GCADV Novemeber 13,2025
- Best Practices In Documentation Part 2-GCADV-November 13, 2025
- Safety Planning Demystified-Part 1: How To Bring Survivor Safety Into Everyday Interactions -GCADV October 31,2025
- Safety Planning Demystified-Part 2:How to Bring Survivor Safety Into Everyday Interactions-GCADV October 31,2025
- An Introduction To Domestic Violence GCADV-April 25, 2024
- Teen Dating Violence -GCADV-October 14, 2025
- Danger Assessment and Risk Factors :An Overview-GCADV-October 17,2025
- Valuing Victim Liaisons: Enhancing Victim Safety Through Family Violence Intervention Programs-GCADV-July 30,2025
- Economic Abuse: What You Need To Know-GCADV-October 10,2025
- Helping Survivors Navigate Credit and Debt Issues: Tools For Economic Safety-GCADV-October 10,2025
- Strangulation and Domestic Violence:Saving Lives By Improving Our Response-GCADV-October 10,2025
- Introduction To Legal Advocacy Part 1: Legal Advocacy , Georgia Laws and Systemic Barriers -GCADV-October 10,2025
- Self Care For Advocates: Recognizing and Preventing Burn-Out and Compassion Fatigue-GCADV-October 14, 2025
Timeline
Legal Advocate
Haven House
04.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Capella