Subcommittees
See more information, minutes, and agendas for the two subcommittees of the DVSAC.
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Resources and Assistance
The DVSAC has voted to establish the following subcommittees: The Policy and Funding Subcommittee, Training Subcommittee, and The Task Force Recommendations Implementation Subcommittee.
About the Policy and Funding Subcommittee
The Policy and Funding Subcommittee of the Domestic Violence Commission is responsible for developing and advocating for policies, legislation, and funding initiatives that address domestic violence, promote survivor-centered approaches, and enhance the effectiveness of support services.
Official Membership
Teresa Garcia, Policy and Funding Subcommittee Chair and DVSAC Member and Lived Experience
Meeting Information
The Policy and Funding Subcommittee will meet on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 2:00PM to 3:00 PM. Meeting dates for 2026 include: August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15.
Location: Meeting is exclusively on Zoom. Complete the required registration to attend via Zoom.
In compliance with OMA, agendas for future meetings are available at least 72 hours prior to the meetings for which they pertain. Draft meeting minutes are available within 10 days of each convening or before the next scheduled quorum, whichever is less. Once approved, board minutes will be added below.
Policy and Funding Subcommittee Agendas
Next Meeting: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Minutes
About the Training Subcommittee
The Training Subcommittee of the Domestic Violence Commission is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive training programs aimed at raising awareness, educating stakeholders, and data centered approaches to promote effective responses to domestic violence within the community.
Official Membership
- Sara “Bonnie” Escobar, Training Subcommittee Chair and Executive Director of Enlace Comunitario
- Desiree Castell, Training Subcommittee Co-Chair and Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office
Meeting Information
The Training Subcommittee will meet on the last Monday of every other month from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Meeting Dates for 2026 include: January 26, March 30, May 18 (special date due to Memorial Day falling on typical Monday) , July 27, September 28, November 30.
Location: Join the meeting on Zoom: Complete required registration to attend via Zoom.
In compliance with OMA, agendas for future meetings are available at least 72 hours prior to the meetings for which they pertain. Draft meeting minutes are available within 10 days of each convening or before the next scheduled quorum, whichever is less. Once approved, board minutes will be added below.
Training Subcommittee Agendas
Next meeting: Monday, July 27, 2026.
Minutes
About the Task Force Recommendation Implementation Subcommittee
Information coming soon
Official Membership
- Coming soon
Meeting Information
Coming Soon!
Task Force Recommendation Implementation Subcommittee Agendas
Next Meeting: To Be Determined