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.
This event has been approved for 1-hour Equity in Justice (EIJ) CLE. The New Mexico Federal Bench and Bar is funding the CLE credit fee, so no payment is necessary. To request CLE after attending the event, go to CLE Request – 2025 POWER Act no later than June 30, 2025. You can also copy and paste the URL address (https://forms.office.com/g/NvER7a4mHj) in your browser.
Please contact robin_buckland@nmd.uscourts.gov if you have any questions or need assistance.
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