Military & Civilian Advocacy Teams

Training, education, and consulting for military and civilian victim service providers, legal teams, and leadership.

Cresenzo Consulting & Mediation partners with law firms, advocacy organizations, and military and civilian leaders to strengthen how systems respond to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and harassment—especially in military-connected cases.

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How I Help

Civilian Law Firms & Legal Teams

Understand military culture, acronyms, and decision-making processes
Strategize around evidence, investigations, protective orders, and jurisdiction
Coordinate with military systems while prioritizing survivor safety and due process

Victim Advocacy & Support Organizations

Build trauma-informed practices for military-connected clients
Navigate reporting options, safety planning, and cross-system implications for referrals, documentation, and collaboration
Help advocates and legal teams prepare stronger, better-coordinated MST/PTSD VA claims

Command & Leadership Teams

Improve understanding of victim rights, responsibilities, and obligations
Enhance coordination with civilian courts, advocates, and community resources
Strengthen climate, prevention, and response systems to reduce preventable failures
Develop internal protocols

Why Work With Ruth?

Because experience at the intersection of military and civilian systems matter. She understands where systems break down, how well-intentioned actions can create unintended consequences, and how to align strategy across jurisdictions without sacrificing survivor safety or due process.

30+ years of combined civilian and military legal experience
24 years as a Judge Advocate, U.S. Army and Army National Guard (Lieutenant Colonel, Ret.)
National Leader in development and resourcing of the National Guard Special Victims’ Counsel Program
80+ survivors represented directly as a Special Victims’ Counsel
Senior oversight of victim representation across the states and territories
Decades of cross-system experience spanning military justice, civilian courts, and administrative processes
Expertise in sexual assault, domestic violence, retaliation, and institutional accountability
Specialized jurisdictional experience including military status, UCCJEA, Hague Convention, Corrections Boards, and MST/PTSD-related matters

Clients work with Ruth because she:

understands military culture, command dynamics, and records systems
anticipates cross-system friction points before they derail cases
strengthens existing teams rather than replacing them
brings credibility with both military and civilian stakeholders
focuses on prevention, clarity, and durable outcomes

Her role is not to take over - but to help others navigate complex systems with confidence and care.

How We Can Work Together

Training & Education

Targeted trainings for attorneys, advocates, and leaders on military-connected sexual assault, domestic violence, retaliation, and cross-system challenges.

Consulting & Case Strategy

Strategic support for law firms and organizations navigating complex military-connected matters, including jurisdiction, records, and cross-system coordination.

Program Development & Policy Support

Guidance on trauma-informed policies and multidisciplinary response frameworks designed to prevent preventable system failures.