The POWER Act
The Pro bono Work to Empower and Represent (POWER) Act was enacted into law on September 4, 2018. The POWER Act directs the chief judge of every judicial district to hold annual events to promote pro bono legal services as "a critical way in which to empower survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking and engage citizens in assisting those survivors."
The District of New Mexico will co-sponsor events each year and information will be updated to this page and disseminated as it becomes available.
2025 POWER Act Virtual Event
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 11:00 AM (MST)
Location: Microsoft Teams Townhall
Register HERE or scan the QR Code below.
***Application for CLE credit is currently pending. Instructions for self-reporting will be provided here once approved.***
Resources for Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence
- New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs, Inc.
- Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women
- Enlace Comunitario
- National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673
- National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233
- Strong Hearts Native Helpline 1-844-762-8483
- Companion Animal Rescue Effort by Animal Protection New Mexico 505-533-2273
- New Mexico Legal Aid Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Helpline 1-877-974-3400
- DOJ Office on Violence Against Women-Resources for Survivors