Author: Patrica Platero

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Patrica Platero

Patricia started off as the legal advocate/peer counselor for the shelter at HCWC in 2013 and 3 years later transferred to the counseling and resource center as a full-time legal advocate and now is a bilingual nonresidential counselor LMSW. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Master of Social Work degree. On her free time she enjoys hosting to family and friends. She loves to bake and is a full time fur momma to a 12 year old Yorkie and 9 month old Havanese.

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Forgotten Victims

by Patrica Platero October 31, 2023 0

Domestic violence can happen to anyone regardless of age, gender, culture, religion, sexual identity, or socioeconomic background. Historically women have been ... Read more.

Dating & Domestic Violence

Pets In Pain: The Link Between Domestic Violence and Animal Abuse

by Patrica Platero October 27, 2021 0

Domestic violence and animal cruelty can intersect with one another. There is a great concern when it comes to domestic violence and the person causing the abus... Read more.