New Mexico Academy for Victim Assistance
2025 Victim Assistance Training (VAT)
🌟 Calling All New Victim Advocates! 🌟
Join us for the Victim Assistance Training (VAT)
October 20–24, 2025 | Albuquerque, NM
Hosted by the New Mexico Crime Victims Reparation Commission (NMCVRC), this five-day training is designed to give new victim services professionals the tools, knowledge, and confidence to make a difference.
- Learn how to support victims through the justice process
- Build skills to assess and respond to victims’ needs
- Connect with a network of advocates across New Mexico
Costs Covered: All training expenses are paid by NMCVRC (you only cover a $100 refundable deposit, travel, and meals outside training hours).
Limited seats available — apply early!
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Final decisions sent by September 30, 2025.
If accepted, you and your supervisor will be notified by email with next steps.
Be part of this powerful training and take the next step in your advocacy journey!