A project of the New Mexico Crime Victims Reparation Commission and the New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs, Inc.

with support from the Children's Justice Act Advisory Group

It is with great pleasure that the New Mexico Crime Victims Reparation Commission presents its thirteenth annual Advocacy in Action Conference. 

Conference highlights include:

  • Two half-day preconference workshops on Child Advocacy & MDT and How to Become a More Effective Advocate.
  • Keynote presentations by nationally recognized speakers:
    • Samuel F. English, Artist/Activist, Albuquerque, NM
    • Paul Greenwood, Deputy District Attorney, San Diego, CA
    • Rachel Lazar, Director, El Centro, Albuquerque, NM
    • Andrea Lockhart, Advocate, FLA Four Legged Advocates, Winter Haven, FL
    • Shayai Lucero, Laguna, NM
    • David Pelcovitz, PhD, Professor of Psychology and Education, Yeshiva University, New York, NY
    • Joann Schladale, Executive Director, Resources for Resolving Violence, Inc., Freeport, ME
    • Melissa Stephenson, General Counsel, NM Victims' Rights Legal Assistance Project, Albuquerque, NM
  • Informative workshops on a variety of pertinent topics.
  • Wellness Fair to help you take care of your body and spirit.
  • Continuing Education Credits for Attorneys, Counselors, Law Enforcement Professionals, Nurses and Social Workers.

REGISTER BY FEBRUARY 15 TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE LOWER REGISTRATION FEE.