Veronica Burton
Franklin,KY
Summary
Dynamic advocate with 18 years extensive experience, specializing in crisis intervention, victim advocacy for youth and adults. Proven ability to enhance community relations and streamline case management processes. Skilled in documentation and reporting, and the Commonwealth Justice System with a strong commitment to empathetic support and effective communication for diverse client needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Victim Advocate
Prosecutors Advisory Counsel-Simpson Co. Attorney
08.2024 - Current
- Advocate for victims'' rights during court proceedings, ensuring that their voices are heard throughout the legal process.
- Serve as a liaison between crime victims and County Attorney, ensuring clear communication and understanding of the victim''s needs and to support the county attorney preparing for victim cases.
- Building stronger community relations with local law enforcement, and community resources to facilitate smoother collaboration on victim support cases.
- Promote restorative justice by guiding victims through the restitution.
Child Support Case Worker
Cabinet For Health And Family Services /Co. Atty
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Established Child Support, and Paternity
- Provided enforcement support to clients, recommended and implemented enforcement actions for non-compliance such as wage garnishments or license suspensions.
- Investigated and verified information to locate absent parents and determine income/assets.
- Provided preparation of legal documents such as motion and orders.
- Interpreted and explained court orders, statues and regulations to clients.
Court Designated Worker
Administrative Office of the Courts
11.2013 - 03.2019
- Coordinated with Judges and local law enforcement agencies to ensure proper procedures occurred for the care of juveniles.
- Facilitated successful outcomes in difficult situations through attentive listening and empathetic problem-solving skills.
- Receive and processed public and status offense complaints.
- Arranged placement for juveniles taken into custody after administering risk assessments.
- Formulated and supervised diversions
- Helped implement and serve on Fair Team
- Provided wrap around support by referrals and resources
- Implemented various classes and work shops.
Adminstrative Support Specialist
Administrative Office of the Courts
10.2007 - 11.2013
- Assisted with development of Guardian ad Litem Training for children in out of home placements.
- Served and coordinated Citizen Foster Care Review and Interested Party Review boards.
- Maintained statue guidelines to ensure permanency to children in foster care.
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing time-saving tools.
- Collaboration with outside community partners to bridge gaps.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Management
Draughons Junior College
Bowling Green KY01-2007
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Victim advocacy
- Referral coordination
- Criminal law and court proceedings
- Trained in interviewing and Domestic Violence
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Management
Adwards
Department of Family and Juvenile Service Award for the implementation of senate Bill 200.
Kentucky Citizen Foster Care Review Board, Dedication Award
Arizona Casa Program Training award.
Timeline
Victim Advocate
Prosecutors Advisory Counsel-Simpson Co. Attorney
08.2024 - Current
Child Support Case Worker
Cabinet For Health And Family Services /Co. Atty
02.2019 - 02.2021
Court Designated Worker
Administrative Office of the Courts
11.2013 - 03.2019
Adminstrative Support Specialist
Administrative Office of the Courts
10.2007 - 11.2013
Associate of Science - Business Management
Draughons Junior College
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