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 If you have been
the victim of crime, you should know: You have rights. You can get help. You can work for positive change. Call the NM Victims' Rights Project today. (505) 292.2838 |
About UsThe New Mexico Victims’ Rights Project is dedicated to providing education and enforcement of victims’ constitutional rights. The Project is a joint effort of the DWI Resource Center and other victim assistance organizations and is available to assist all victims of crime.A study by the National Institute of Justice found that “large numbers of victims are being denied their rights.” Even in states that offer “strong protection” for victims’ rights, less than 60% of victims were notified when defendants were sentenced and less than 40% were notified of a defendant’s pre-trial release. A follow-up analysis of the same data found racial minorities are the least likely to be afforded rights as victims. The goal of the Victims’ Rights Project is to raise awareness of victims’ rights by providing educational materials to victims, communities and the agencies entrusted to provide victims’ rights. The Project established an information and tracking system on victims’ rights violations and provides pro bono legal assistance to help victims assert their rights in the criminal justice system. The New Mexico Victims' Rights Project is an affiliate of the DWI Resource Center, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We rely on community support to provide our victim advocacy programs. If you would like to help support our work, we welcome your contribution! To learn more about our services, please call us today at (505) 292.2838, or email us at info@nm-victimsrights.org. |