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March 8, 2011 - International Women's Day Posters
Many thanks to all our wonderful leaders and advocates in the field of domestic violence! In recognition of International Women’s Day, Encuentro Latino has provided these wonderful posters for you to download and share with others. Many thanks to Kiko Acosta for his beautiful artwork!
February 2 - 4, 2011 - "Latinos and Domestic Violence: Increasing Access to Services" Conference
Our annual conference, held in Austin, TX, served as a gathering place for Latinos and allies committed to ending domestic violence in Latino families. The cold in the weather was offset by the warmth and sense of enthusiasm among those attending. Many thanks to Olga Trujillo for serving as our main presenter!
June 2010 - Encuentro Latino staff member Pat Acosta appointed to the New Mexico Domestic Violence Leadership Commission
Governor Bill Richardson appointed Pat Acosta as the official Survivor Representative for the New Mexico Domestic Violence Leadership Commission. Pat Acosta is the lead trainer for Encuentro Latino and has gone above and beyond in advocating for survivors of domestic violence.
May 2010 - Advisory Board member Veronica Carmona wins award from the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC Council 120)
The League of United Latin American Citizens Council 120 honored Advisory Board member Veronica Carmona with the 2010 Community Activist of the Year award. She was recognized as an outstanding Hispanic community person for her tireless advocacy work on behalf of the community. She has also recently graduated with her degree in sociology from New Mexico State University.
May 2010 - Advisory Board member Cynthia Bejarano wins award from NM Governor
The New Mexico Commission on the Status of Women honored Cynthia Bejarano as an Outstanding New Mexico Woman of the Year. Dr. Bejarano was recognized for her advocacy work with migrant workers and their families as well as her efforts to fight violence against women in the borderland. Dr. Bejarano is an Advisory Board member for Encuentro Latino. Click here for more information.
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2011 Conference
Encuentro Latino will be holding our next conference in early February 2011. Tentative dates are Feb. 2 – 4 and the tentative location is Austin, Texas. The theme for the conference will be “Latinos and Domestic Violence: Increasing Access to Services.”
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Encuentro Latino: A National Conference on Latinos and Domestic Violence
On November 3rd & 4th, 2009, Encuentro Latino held its first national conference in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The conference highlighted current research and promising practices in regards to Latinos and domestic violence.
The conference featured experts on Latinos and domestic violence, including local, national, and international professionals. Many of the sessions featured Encuentro Latino’s Advisory Board members.
Topics for breakout sessions varied from rural outreach and prevention to human trafficking and legal remedies for immigrant victims of domestic violence. Plenary topics addressed assessing readiness to serve Latino clients, policy advocacy, vicarious trauma, and acculturation.
Encuentro Latino also hosted a symposium on religion and domestic violence. At this event, leaders from various religions answered questions regarding domestic violence and how their respective religious institutions responded to this social problem.
On November 2nd, Encuentro Latino offered preconference activities participating in the Día de los Muertos celebration in Old Mesilla. Also featured was a poster competition in which university students presented current research and information on Latinos and domestic violence.
Approximately 150 people attended the conference. Attendees came from 16 states, Mexico, and as far away as Paraguay, South America. Spanish interpretation was offered.
The conference was very well received by participants, with some saying it was the best conference they had been to in years. Thanks to all who participated in making this a great conference!
2009 Conference Handouts
Assessing Readiness to Serve Latino Clients
Gloria Terry
Family and Social Support in Domestic Violence
Dr. Martha Roditti, and Dr. Ivan de la Rosa
Engaging and Mobilizing Latino Communities
Benjamin Jacquez
Engaging and Mobilizing Latino Communities
Sandra Ortsman
The Latino Paradox: The Role of Acculturation and Ethnic Identity
Dr. Ernesto Escoto
Rural Community Outreach and Prevention
Alberto Zavala
Serving Deaf Survivors- Philosophy, Best Practices, and Reality
Heidi Notario-Smull and Gretchen Waech
What Does it Mean to be Bilingual Enough? Recommendations for Providing Effective Bilingual Services
Vanessa Berens
Disposable People: Issues in Human Trafficking
Keahi Kimo Souza
About Haydee Romero
Haydee Romero was born in Chihuahua, Mexico. She was an only child. She was always very spoiled by her father, and loved to accompany him to their Ranch in Nombre De Dios, Chihuahua. She loved to feed the chickens, and pick fruit from the trees that bordered the river.
During school break, she would accompany her Mother to the Mountains in the Forest of Chihuahua. She has fond memories of the beautiful outdoors, the tall trees, and flowers. She enjoyed picking flowers from the fields, and walking amidst the breeze and scent of the pine trees.
Haydee has enjoyed sketching and coloring since a very young age. She discovered oil paintings at the age of 9 and has been painting ever since. She has never taken any painting or drawing classes. Everything she designs comes from her imagination. She loves bright cheerful colors as she portrays in her artwork. Children, Indians, Little Pueblos, and Churches are her specialty. It is a reminder of her childhood memories, and she hopes to share them with the world.
About Haydee Romero
Haydee Romero was born in Chihuahua, Mexico. She was an only child. She was always very spoiled by her father, and loved to accompany him to their Ranch in Nombre De Dios, Chihuahua. She loved to feed the chickens, and pick fruit from the trees that bordered the river.
During school break, she would accompany her Mother to the Mountains in the Forest of Chihuahua. She has fond memories of the beautiful outdoors, the tall trees, and flowers. She enjoyed picking flowers from the fields, and walking amidst the breeze and scent of the pine trees.
Haydee has enjoyed sketching and coloring since a very young age. She discovered oil paintings at the age of 9 and has been painting ever since. She has never taken any painting or drawing classes. Everything she designs comes from her imagination. She loves bright cheerful colors as she portrays in her artwork. Children, Indians, Little Pueblos, and Churches are her specialty. It is a reminder of her childhood memories, and she hopes to share them with the world.
