8:00-8:30 am
Welcome / Overview

Kristy Ring, Director, New Mexico Crime Victims Reparation Commission, Albuquerque, NM

8:30-9:30 am
Motivating Bystanders: A Community Approach to Sexual Assault Prevention
Claire Harwell, JD, Training and Consulting, Framingham, MA
Meticulous recent research has finally demonstrated several ways that we can begin to claim the violence-free reality that we’ve dreamed of for our communities. Bystander intervention programming teaches community members the concrete steps of how to intervene to safely stop violence. Learn how bystander intervention is being adapted and implemented on college
campuses across the nation and in the U.S. Armed Forces.

9:30-10:30 am
Domestic Violence Prosecution – Post Crawford
Gael Strack, Chief Executive Officer, Family Justice Center Alliance, San Diego, CA
This multi-media presentation, given by a former veteran domestic violence prosecutor, covers case preparation and prosecution of domestic violence cases with a particular emphasis on new strategies to deal with the ruling of the United States Supreme Court Case of Crawford v. Washington as well as
witness intimidation.

10:30-11:15 am
Break / Wellness and Information Fair

11:15 am-12:00 pm
Columbine Lessons Learned. Lesson Implemented?
Steven R. Siegel, Director, Special Programs Unit, Denver District Attorney's Office, Denver, CO
What were the factors that made up the response to the Columbine High School shootings? Hear about the lessons learned and discover resources to assist in the development of a local crisis response plan that effectively includes victim services.

12:00-1:30 pm
Lunch (on your own) / Wellness Fair

1:00-1:30 pm

Cake Walk / Sports Trivia Challenge in the Atrium

1:30-3:00
CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS
T1 Strangulation Cases: He Choked Me and Left No Marks
Gael Strack, Chief Executive Officer, Family Justice Center Alliance, San Diego, CA
Hear about findings from a study of 300 misdemeanor attempted strangulation cases, medical aspects of strangulation in surviving and non-surviving victims and legal aspects of investigating and prosecuting attempted strangulation cases. Learn practical tips for all professionals handling strangulation cases and how to develop and use experts in court.

T2 Raising Awareness for Managing Personal, Family and Public Emergencies
Michael Archibeque, Sergeant, Albuquerque Police Department, Albuquerque, NM; William Roseman, Lieutenant, Albuquerque Police Department, Albuquerque, NM; John Wheeler, Cabinet Secretary, NM Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Santa Fe, NM
Learn about the latest programs and responses offered through both the State of New Mexico and municipalities to address emergency situations. Topics cover issues ranging from statewide all hazard response plans to personal and family preparedness for an unexpected disaster. Receive an update on how cities such as Albuquerque are preparing for dealing with disasters and hazards and information about dealing with biological, chemical and radiological emergencies.

T3 Issues in Enforcing an Order of Protection
Sharon Pino, Governor's Domestic Violence Czar, Office of the Governor, Santa Fe, NM; Melissa Tatum, Research Professor of Law & Associate Director, Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy Program, The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, Tucson, AZ
This session compares civil and criminal methods for enforcement and also compares state and tribal governmental authority to enforce orders of protection. Attendees learn federal requirements regarding full faith and credit and how to identify methods of intergovernmental cooperation.

T4 Verbal Judo Tactics
W. Lee Fjelstad, Vice President, Verbal Judo Institute, Inc., Sarasota, FL
When dealing with difficult people or situations, a simple conversation can easily lead to verbal attacks or escalate to physical violence. Handled properly, they can not only improve your safety, but also can enhance your professional behavior, and decrease complaints, vicarious liability and stress. Learn tactics on how to work with people that may not want to do what you want them to through two approaches, the Five Step Approach for dealing with difficult people under stressful conditions and the Eight Step Meet and Greet. When these two methods are combined, they make it easier to write reports; to train others to work in harmony with us at the scene; to warn our back-up of possible physical interaction prior to the action itself without warning the suspect; to lessen the stress of the contact by removing self-doubt; and provides a discipline of behavior that will keep us safe in the field.

3:00-3:30 pm
Break

3:30-5:00 pm
CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS
T5 Workplace Safety Planning: Improving Security to Protect Yourself, Employees and Clients at Your Facility
Michael Archibeque, Sergeant, Albuquerque Police Department, Albuquerque, NM; William Roseman, Lieutenant, Albuquerque Police Department, Albuquerque, NM
This workshop is a follow-up to Workshop T2 and is designed to present a “hands-on” approach that agencies can implement to improve safety at their workplaces. Participants receive a “tool kit” model that is based on current safety response plans used by schools, churches and businesses. Agencies can design and customize these plans to meet their specific needs and concerns. Participate in a discussion using case histories and examples of the need for a standardized response for handling these events and for coordination with local law enforcement and fire departments to minimize the risks to all those involved.

T6 Issues in Obtaining an Order of Protection
Sharon Pino, Governor's Domestic Violence Czar, Office of the Governor, Santa Fe, NM; Melissa Tatum, Research Professor of Law & Associate Director, Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy Program, University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law, Tucson, AZ
This is a continuation of Session T3. Attendees examine factors to consider in determining which court to petition for an order of protection and learn elements necessary for an order of protection to qualify for full faith and credit. Methods of
intergovernmental cooperation are discussed.

T7 Increasing Access for Survivors Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Cheryl L. Padilla, Director of Special Projects, NM Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons, Albuquerque, NM; KC Quirk, Executive Director, Rape Crisis Center of Central New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
There are a number of barriers to providing effective services for survivors who are deaf and hard of hearing. Learn about communication devices and local resources that are available to help survivors of sexual assault who are deaf and hard of hearing. Study the history of the collaboration between the Rape Crisis Center of Central New Mexico and the Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing while defining “deaf and hard of hearing”, outlining the ADA Regulations, and discussing cultural competency.

T8 Using Humor to Rekindle the Spirit Within
Patrick S. Trujillo, Consultant, Pena Blanca, NM
Parents, teachers, counselors, community health representatives and direct service providers often give their time, attention and compassion to the people they serve at the cost of their own wellness. Learn how to develop a wellness plan and how spirituality is important through this process. Spirituality and humor are two primary strengths and resiliency factors for Native American people. This lively workshop combines stories, laughter, movement, music and prayer as a journey to healing. Be prepared to have fun during this highly interactive workshop.