New Legislative Updates

Posted on 20. Aug, 2012 by in News, Policy Events

August 2012 updates and our 2013 Legislative Priorities have been added to the Legislative Updates page!  Check them out here: http://www.nmcadv.org/policy/legislative-updates/

NMCADV Fall Sessions of the Core Advocacy Training (40-hour)

Posted on 20. Aug, 2012 by in Training

We are now 2 weeks into the first session.   Webinars and weekly independent study tasks are ongoing.  Two more webinars in the followed by the in-person meeting September 5th-7th in Alamagordo.  Registration links below. The Core Advocacy Training is a 40-hour initial skills and knowledge training for advocates of domestic violence victims/survivors in New Mexico, funded by the [...]

Accessibility Project – New Website Feature

Posted on 16. Aug, 2012 by in News

The NMCADV has been working very hard to launch the Accessibility Project (formerly just the LEP project).  We have added a new feature to our website that can be accessed through the Accessibility Project tab at the top of the page.  You can now ask for pre-approval, request a reimbursement, and submit demographics information all [...]

Our Own Claudia Pineda in National Article on Domestic Violence and the Latino Community

Posted on 02. Aug, 2012 by in News

Today Claudia Pineda was highlighted in an article on NBC Latino, in which she discusses the intersection of domestic violence and Latino culture.  In addition to being a counselor at Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families in Santa Fe, working with men who batter and their families, Claudia is an Associate Trainer with the NMCADV and [...]

Two Immediate openings at Valencia Shelter Services

Posted on 30. Jul, 2012 by in Jobs

Executive Director with a Master’s Degree, 5 years management experience with strong leadership, fund raising, problem solving, PR, organizational development, fiscal management, and grant writing skills required. Send resume with cover letter and salary requirements to jobs@valenciashelterservices.org by August 2nd for consideration. Complete job description at www.valenciashelterservices.org. Shelter Manager with a Bachelor’s Degree, four years experience, clean background check. See the complete job description at www.valenciashelterservices.org. [...]

Initial Safe Families-Safe Homes Training a Success!

Posted on 30. Jul, 2012 by in Training

The first Safe Families-Safe Homes Train the Trainer event was held last week in Albuquerque.  The training was lead by Tracey Cooley, co-author of the Safe Families-Safe Homes curriculum, along with support from Karen Ziegler of New Mexico’s Head Start program.  Advocates from all over New Mexico came to attend the two day training.  Safe [...]

Santa Fe CCRC Co-Facilitator Sought

Posted on 24. Jul, 2012 by in Jobs

A co-facilitator is being sought for the Santa Fe Coordinated Community Response Council.  Responsibilities will include 1] Facilitating quarterly meetings; 2] Facilitating monthly workgroups including the CCRC Steering Committee, the Anti-Human Trafficking Promotora Project, the Medical Action Team, Safety First, Public Awareness and others that may develop; 3]  Keeping the web site up to date with [...]

NNEDV Advocacy Day in Washington D.C.

Posted on 21. Jun, 2012 by in Policy Events

NNEDV Advocacy Days   The National Network to End Domestic Violence held their 2012 Advocacy Days in Washington D.C. on June 5th and 6th.  There were over 100 participants who represented 40 states and territories.  Two participants from the New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence participated, Daniel Manzano, the public policy director and Lynn GentryWood, [...]

Senior Victim Advocate – First Judicial DA Office

Posted on 05. Jun, 2012 by in Jobs

The First Judicial District Attorney’s office has a vacancy for a One Year Term position as a Senior Victim Advocate. They have been awarded a grant funding this position for one year but funding is uncertain beyond one year. The position will be open on the DA web site until June 22, 2012.   Please forward resumes to [...]

Disability Advocate

Posted on 31. May, 2012 by in Jobs

NM Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs is seeking a part-time disability advocate to serve Northern New Mexico. Experience working with crime victims and knowledge of disability related issues required. Send resume & 3 references to: Victim Advocate, P.O. Box 4578, Santa Fe, NM 87502. For additional information, please contact Marcie Davis at 505.424.6631.