Silvia Garwood
EASTON,MD
Summary
I am a hard worker and very passionate about the Domestic Violence Victim Services field. Experienced with bilingual program coordination. Fluent in Spanish and English. Strong focus on team collaboration. Skilled in management, communication, and cultural competency.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Program Coordinator
Mid Shore Council on Family Violence
06.2007 - Current
- Receiving clients directly through hot line calls. Advocacy services providing victims with education, regarding domestic violence. Developing a safety plan, that will help to empower the victims of domestic violence. Educating clients with the court system, in addition to their rights and options and assist them in obtaining a protective order, and also to help the clients by filing criminal charges and modifications of orders. Referrals to obtaining legal representation for final protective orders, as well as serving as an interpreter during TPO hearings and between the attorney and victim in all the legal procedures. Advocacy with Law Enforcement and State’s Attorney’s to obtain “U” Nonimmigrant Status Certification I-918 Supplement B for our clients. Advocacy Services pertaining to Immigration issues, referrals etc.
- Created an accessible resource library for Hispanic victims of DV by translating important documents into
- Spanish.
- Increased community engagement in the bilingual program through targeted outreach initiatives and marketing materials in the Spanish language.
Judge in Criminal and Family Court
Corte Superior De Piura
06.1996 - 05.2006
- Handled cases In Peru with professionalism, ensuring that all parties received due process and equal protection under the law. Reviewed legal documents to make determinations on pre-trial issues, motions, and final rulings.
- Promoted fairness and impartiality in the courtroom by adhering to strict ethical standards and maintaining an unbiased demeanor.
- Increased access to justice for disadvantaged communities through outreach programs and legal education initiatives.
- Managed a high caseload in criminal, family law matters with diligence.
Criminal Court Legal Assistant
Corte Superior De Piura/ Superior Court of Piura
05.1996 - 03.1998
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
- Facilitated timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organizing essential documents.
Manager/Restaurant Owner
Restaurant Pabellon De Pesca
02.1993 - 05.1996
Education
Criminology
Pedro Ruiz Gallo National University
Chiclayo Peru01-2005
Law Degree - Law
National University of Trujillo
Trujillo Peru04-1992
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish and English language
- Cross-cultural communication
- Courtroom Management experience
- Business owner Management Experience
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking
Completion of 40 hours of basic victim services training from the Roper Victim Assistance Academy of
Completion of 40 hours of basic victim services training from the Roper Victim Assistance Academy of Maryland (RVAAM) or the National Victim Assistance Academy (NVAA) 2020 Working in obtaining Certification Level III (Victim Assistance Specialist VASIII)
Completion of 40 hours Catholic Legal Immigration Network INC introduction to Immigration Law Practice a Course for New Practicioners working with survivors of Domestic Abuse and Sexual Abuse .
Timeline
Bilingual Program Coordinator
Mid Shore Council on Family Violence
06.2007 - Current
Judge in Criminal and Family Court
Corte Superior De Piura
06.1996 - 05.2006
Criminal Court Legal Assistant
Corte Superior De Piura/ Superior Court of Piura
05.1996 - 03.1998
Manager/Restaurant Owner
Restaurant Pabellon De Pesca
02.1993 - 05.1996
Criminology
Pedro Ruiz Gallo National University
Law Degree - Law
National University of Trujillo
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