NEW Statewide Disability Advocacy Program
The
New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs is proud to announce
the first Statewide Disability Advocacy Program for the state of New
Mexico. Susanna Snyder joined the Coalition staff in October 2011 to
lead this innovative initiative. Susanna is available to work with
individuals and criminal justice providers throughout New Mexico to:
- Provide
specialized personal advocacy and aid with practical problems (i.e.
supporting a victim to gain access to needed medical equipment,
coordinating accessible transportation to services, etc.);
- Secure services from other agencies to meet health and safety needs;
- Provide assistance and advocacy at any stage of the criminal justice process;
- Provide assistance in the application process for victim compensation benefits; and
- Serve
as a resource for agencies, service providers, and criminal justice/law
enforcement regarding education and collaboration around the specific
needs of crime victims with disabilities.
 Susanna Snyder, MA, LMHC
Susanna
Snyder has been serving individuals with disabilities since 2000. She
has supported a diverse spectrum of clients in a variety of therapeutic
and direct service settings. Ms. Snyder currently serves as the
Statewide Disability Advocate for the New Mexico Coalition of Sexual
Assault Programs. This is a new position for New Mexico and it provides
a unique opportunity to establish a coordinated response to violence
against individuals with disabilities throughout the state. Susanna is
responsible for providing direct services to victims with disabilities,
as well as, providing training and technical assistance to victim
advocates, disability advocates, law enforcement, prosecutors and other
criminal justice related providers. Susanna earned her Master’s degree
in Art Therapy and Counseling from Southwestern College in Santa Fe, NM.
For more information, please contact Susanna Snyder at 505.920.3392. |
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