Georgina Petkov

Clerk 3 - Cuyahoga County Clerk of Courts

Child Protection Specialists, Sex Abuse - Cuyahoga County Children and Family Services/Prosecutors Office

(2024-03)

Investigated referrals involving child abuse, sex abuse and neglect, dependency, or other families in need of services.
Conducted in-depth, culturally sensitive interviews with clients, caregivers, children and collateral contacts through face-to-face home visits, office visits, phone calls and written communication.
Worked with schools, medical professionals, law enforcement, and other community-based providers to gather information and to provide ongoing support.
Conducted Forensic Interviews with children

Teacher - Menlo Park Academy - Cleveland, Ohio

(2023-02 - 2024-01)

Developed lesson plans in accordance with OHDED curriculum guidance.
Provided instruction in Humanities including Government and World History.
Recorded student grades and provided feedback.
Encouraged student participation and provided individual instruction as necessary.
Ensured that students were welcomed into a supportive learning environment.
Worked on Erin's law with administration and the implementation of curriculum for the school.
Participated as a teaching coach in after school Mock trial after school club for middle school.

Adult Forensic SANE patient advocate leader - University Hospitals, Center For Emergency Medicine SANE Unit - Cleveland, Ohio

(2019-08 - 2023-02)

Provided forensic assessment/intervention to assist families.

Lead in creating and implementing a comprehensive victim advocacy program for UH hospital for SANE patients.
Communicated/collaborated with the SANE team in a multidisciplinary approach.
Linked patients with community resources to expedite referrals and expedite services.
Provided patients with a personal safety plan as well a HIGH-RISK assessment when necessary.
Provided liaison services between patients and multiple different law enforcement entities to ensure patient safety and eliminate patient obstacle.
Educated patients on Justice System, Marsy's Law (Victim's rights Law), various protections order options as well as information relevant to their victimization.
worked on grants for VOWA
implemented DA-5 form for nurses high risk assessment for Domestic Violence patients for the uh system
Complete follow up with patient to ensure there is no obstacle to obtaining the desired services and/or criminal justice system as well as provide sustaining support throughout the process as needed.

Justice System Court Advocate - CUYAHOGA COUNTY, JUSTICE AFFAIRS - Cleveland, OH

(2004 - 2019)

Provided comprehensive advocacy services for crime victims for felonies, and misdemeanors including major trials and domestic violence cases.
Assisted victims in developing a personal awareness and safety plan as well as making high risk assessments.
Completed intakes with victims; provided immediate crisis intervention with individuals and families.
Functioned as criminal justice liaison for crime victims and witnesses; provided general information about the criminal justice system.
Provided information on case updates, court dates, hearings, bonds, incarceration, probation, and parole relating to victim's rights.
Referred victims for shelter, legal information, and additional services as needed.
Assisted victims in completing various paperwork and applications.
Assisted victims in obtaining various protection orders and discussed options as they related to the victim's situation.
Assisted international victims of human trafficking throughout the criminal justice process; collaborate with government offices to help victims find immigration resources (using both VAWA visas and U visas).

Private Investigator - INTERNATIONAL INVESTIGATIONS CONSULTANTS & TRAINING, INC. - Cleveland, OH

(1999 - 2001)

Gathered, reviewed, and analyzed evidence for criminal and civil cases; wrote weekly reports
Conducted various types of surveillance and interviews in furtherance of investigations.
Used various databases to gather information for reports and investigations.

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