About Us
On August 19, 2007 Governor Bill Richardson signed an Executive Order creating the New Mexico Domestic Violence Leadership Commission. The Commission represents Governor Richardson and First Lady Barbara Richardson’s continued commitment to stopping domestic violence in New Mexico. By prioritizing the issue of domestic violence in our state, the Governor and the First Lady have been able to champion laws, which increase safety, strengthen and improve our state’s response to domestic violence and triple funding for domestic violence services.
In recognition that the greatest success in stopping domestic violence is achieved through collaboration, the New Mexico Domestic Violence Leadership Commission is a multidisciplinary commission. It is made up of members from key state and private agencies, the judiciary, state coalitions, service providers and stakeholders, that share an interest in stopping the spread of domestic violence and improving the lives of New Mexico citizens impacted by this horrific crime.
First Lady Barbara Richardson serves as Honorary Chair of the New Mexico Domestic Violence Leadership Commission and the State Domestic Violence Czar, Sharon Pino, serves as Chair. The Commission is charged with working with the Domestic Violence Czar to target services that are lacking and in need of improvement in New Mexico and to review and identify laws, regulations and policies that will stop the prevalence of domestic violence in our state. The Commission provides annual recommendations to the Governor on ways in which New Mexico can enhance the quality of domestic violence services statewide and strengthen our domestic violence laws.
Join our state’s commitment to stopping domestic violence. Access this web site for information on legislative initiatives, events, trainings, and services, and track the progress the New Mexico Domestic Violence Leadership Commission continues to make throughout our state.
