- Making Victims Rights Meaningful: Advocating for Victims in Criminal Courts
Date: November 22, 2024 Time: 9:00 to 11:15 a.m. In-Person Location: 6739 Academy Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 (Conference Room in the Garden Level) Virtual: Zoom link will be sent once registered Fee: $90.00 Course Title: Making Victim’s Rights Meaningful: Advocating for Victims in Criminal Courts Provided by: DWI Resource Center/NM Victim’s Rights Project Faculty: Carolyn Callaway, Victim’s Rights Attorney… Read more: Making Victims Rights Meaningful: Advocating for Victims in Criminal Courts - New Mexico Victim’s Rights Project Newsletter August – September 2024 Edition
- New Mexico Victim’s Rights Project Newsletter June – July 2024 Edition
- New Mexico Victim’s Rights Project Newsletter April – May 2024 Edition
The New Mexico Victim’s Rights Project newsletter aims to keep the community informed about the latest news, resources, and developments in protecting and enforcing victim’s rights. Click here to view or download the newsletter. - Making Victims Rights Meaningful: Representing Victims in Criminal CourtsDate: April 12, 2024 Time: 9:00 to 11:15 a.m. Location for In person: 6739 Academy Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 Virtual: Zoom link will be sent once registered Fee: $75.00 Course Title: Making Victim’s Rights Meaningful: Representing Victims in Criminal Courts Course Provided by: DWI Resource Center/NM Victim’s Rights Project Faculty: Carolyn… Read more: Making Victims Rights Meaningful: Representing Victims in Criminal Courts
- ‘We stand with the victims’: The Navajo Nation has a sweeping new victim’s rights law
- Law Enforcement Statutory Requirements31-26-8. Procedures for providing victims with preliminary information; law enforcement agencies.The law enforcement agency that investigates a criminal offense shall:A. inform the victim of medical services and crisis intervention services available to victims;B. provide the victim with the police report number for the criminal offense and a copy of the followingstatement: “If within thirty days… Read more: Law Enforcement Statutory Requirements
- The Case For Child Testimony Reform by Eliza
I am the mother of two children who at ages 4 and 7 had to testify in front of their father at his trial. He was convicted of raping my daughter and sentenced to 36 years imprisonment. I am sharing our story with you in hopes that you will understand why New Mexico needs Child… Read more: The Case For Child Testimony Reform by Eliza - When Child Testimony Creates Trauma In New Mexico
A New Mexico women and her children are still wrestling with the psychological effects of a state judicial process that often requires sexually abused children to testify against their accuser in open court — even if the culprit is a parent. And she’s determined to change that for future crime victims. Read the entire story… Read more: When Child Testimony Creates Trauma In New Mexico - “I Survived A Violent Crime” – Then The Justice System Let Me Down
Strong advocates for victims of violent crime are needed now more than ever to ensure victims are treated with courtesy, dignity and respect and are not railroaded and simply “processed” through an uncaring, overworked and sometimes hostile criminal justice system. Read the entire story as it originally appeared on THE MARSHALL PROJECT - Arizona Testing Pilot Program To Streamline Legal Advice For Domestic Violence Crime Victims.
Ariz. Tests Nonlawyer Advice For Domestic Violence Victims By Emma Cueto | February For many survivors of domestic violence, trying to leave an abusive situation presents an array of legal issues, from protective orders to custody battles to housing assistance to divorce, but affordable legal help can be hard to come by. The state of Arizona is hoping… Read more: Arizona Testing Pilot Program To Streamline Legal Advice For Domestic Violence Crime Victims. - COVID-19 UPDATE FROM THE NEW MEXICO VICTIMS’ RIGHTS PROJECT
Updated: Apr 17, 2020 Although every facet of life has been negatively impacted by the current Covid-19 crisis, we realize violent crime has not stopped or slowed down, and there are always victims we need to assist. If you’re a victim of a violent crime you may be wondering how you can still get the… Read more: COVID-19 UPDATE FROM THE NEW MEXICO VICTIMS’ RIGHTS PROJECT
Making Victims Rights Meaningful: Advocating for Victims in Criminal Courts
Date: November 22, 2024 Time: 9:00 to 11:15 a.m. In-Person Location: 6739 Academy Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 (Conference Room in the Garden Level) Virtual: Zoom link will be sent once registered Fee: $90.00 Course Title: Making Victim’s Rights Meaningful: Advocating for Victims in Criminal Courts Provided by: DWI Resource Center/NM Victim’s Rights Project Faculty: Carolyn Callaway, Victim’s Rights Attorney […]
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New Mexico Victim’s Rights Project Newsletter April – May 2024 Edition
The New Mexico Victim’s Rights Project newsletter aims to keep the community informed about the latest news, resources, and developments in protecting and enforcing victim’s rights. Click here to view or download the newsletter.
Read MoreMaking Victims Rights Meaningful: Representing Victims in Criminal Courts
Date: April 12, 2024 Time: 9:00 to 11:15 a.m. Location for In person: 6739 Academy Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 Virtual: Zoom link will be sent once registered Fee: $75.00 Course Title: Making Victim’s Rights Meaningful: Representing Victims in Criminal Courts Course Provided by: DWI Resource Center/NM Victim’s Rights Project Faculty: Carolyn […]
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Law Enforcement Statutory Requirements
31-26-8. Procedures for providing victims with preliminary information; law enforcement agencies.The law enforcement agency that investigates a criminal offense shall:A. inform the victim of medical services and crisis intervention services available to victims;B. provide the victim with the police report number for the criminal offense and a copy of the followingstatement: “If within thirty days […]
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The Case For Child Testimony Reform by Eliza
I am the mother of two children who at ages 4 and 7 had to testify in front of their father at his trial. He was convicted of raping my daughter and sentenced to 36 years imprisonment. I am sharing our story with you in hopes that you will understand why New Mexico needs Child […]
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When Child Testimony Creates Trauma In New Mexico
A New Mexico women and her children are still wrestling with the psychological effects of a state judicial process that often requires sexually abused children to testify against their accuser in open court — even if the culprit is a parent. And she’s determined to change that for future crime victims. Read the entire story […]
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“I Survived A Violent Crime” – Then The Justice System Let Me Down
Strong advocates for victims of violent crime are needed now more than ever to ensure victims are treated with courtesy, dignity and respect and are not railroaded and simply “processed” through an uncaring, overworked and sometimes hostile criminal justice system. Read the entire story as it originally appeared on THE MARSHALL PROJECT
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