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Support, Assistance, and Prevention

Shirley Paz

Position Title
Victim Advocate

Bio

Shirley Paz began her advocacy work for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking in downtown Los Angeles with Peace Over Violence in 2022. Since then, she has provided support to survivors through crisis hotline services and served as a confidential campus advocate at the California Institute of Technology . She holds a BA in Child and Adolescent Development from CSU Northridge and a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from California Lutheran University.

Outside of work, she enjoys reading, spending time with family, and exploring Sacramento. Shirley believes every survivor has the right to feel safe, heard, and empowered.