Lydia Perez
Dalton,GA
Summary
Victim Advocate known for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in crisis intervention, case management, and legal support to offer comprehensive assistance to clients. Excel in empathy, active listening, and communication to effectively support and empower victims through challenging circumstances.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Victim Advocate
District Attorney's Office
Whitfield County
06.2014 - Current
- Provide comprehensive support to victims of crime, ensuring their rights and needs are met throughout the legal process
- Accompany victims to court proceedings, offer emotional support and explanation of the process to alleviate anxiety and confusion
- Keep victims apprised of status and disposition of cases; refer individuals to other agencies to obtain supportive services
- Accompany victims to the hospital for SANE exams, provide emotional support, explain procedures, and advocate for their rights and needs
- Work alongside attorneys to inform victims of plea offers and coordinate meetings
- Foster cooperative working relationship with Trial court staff, Police officers, and community agencies to enhance the delivery of services during trial
- Maintain accurate and confidential case records, documenting victim interactions, services provided, and progress achieved
- Utilize several different databases to gather court information, police report data, and document work completed
Administrative Assistant
District Attorney's Office
Whitfield County
11.2011 - 06.2014
- Provide information, referrals, and moral support to victims of domestic violence
- Accurately document victim data and interactions in a timely manner
- Multi-task answering multi-line phone system
- Maintained case files, organized documents, and schedule meetings
- Provide administrative support to the domestic violence unit
- Translate for victims, as needed in order to effectively communicate with our office
Education
Everest Institute
Marietta, GAHigh school or equivalent -
Rome High School
Rome, GASkills
- Management
- Leadership
- Professionalism
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Case management
- Court accompaniment
- Problem-solving abilities
- Legal advocacy
- Victim support
Certification
CJIS Network Operator Certification
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Timeline
Victim Advocate
District Attorney's Office
06.2014 - Current
Administrative Assistant
District Attorney's Office
11.2011 - 06.2014
Everest Institute
High school or equivalent -
Rome High School
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