The National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA), a recognized leader in the victims’ rights movement for over 45 years, is kicking-off the first day of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) by hosting a Youth Advocacy Corps Town Hall for college students, community members, and victim service providers at the University of New Mexico (UNM) at the Student Union Building (SUB) Ballroom B on (1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87106) April 24, 2023.
The Town Hall will center the voices of historically marginalized survivors of multiple forms of violence and crime, and address the importance of youth leadership in the field of victim advocacy by announcing the launch of a new service corps program: the Youth Advocacy Corps. The new Youth Advocacy Corps, a pilot program led by NOVA and funded by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), aims to elevate the next generation of youth leaders in victim services and will be launched at the Town Hall.
Event Schedule:
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM (Doors Open: Bagels & Community Tabling)
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Event Begins: Town Hall Panel & Performance)
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM (Closing: Community Tabling)
This event is open to the public. We encourage students and community partners to join the event starting at 9:30 AM for the opportunity to learn more about the field and profession of victim advocacy and connect with victim service organizations across the New Mexico community.
At 10:00 AM we will start the Town Hall with a performance by UNM's Something Major A Capella, and then move into our panel discussion with advocates and survivors of violence who will share their lived experiences, thoughts, and ideas for advocacy and youth leadership.
American Sign Language Interpretation will be provided. We encourage attendees to RSVP to the event by April 17, 2023 to ensure we can meet additional accommodation requests.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email youthcorps@trynova.org
