Welcome to the 2025 CVSD Post-Conference Attendee Resource Page!
Thank you for being part of this year’s conference! Below, you’ll find presentations and materials that speakers have given us permission to share, all conveniently converted to PDF format for easy viewing and download. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please Contact the Conference Unit.
Enjoy exploring the insights and key takeaways from this year’s conference! This page will remain active until March 31, 2025.
Keynote Speakers
- Keynote: When Eyes Looked Away A Survivor’s Journey & The Pursuit of Justice – Rhonda Kuykendall
- Keynote: Who Wants to Talk About Abuse? Overcoming Investigative Bias – Jason Lundquist
Crime Victims’ Compensation
- Landowner Compensation Overview - Mayuly Brito
Crime Victims’ Compensation & Legal Resources
- Crime Victims’ Compensation Program Overview- Manny Ruiz & Christine Kruhalski
- Crime Victims’ Compensation Program & Address Confidentiality – Manny Ruiz & Christine Kruhalski
- Presumptive Eligibility (Part 1) – Gloria Clark & Dominique Patterson
- Presumptive Eligibility (Part 2) – Gloria Clark & Dominique Patterson
- Navigating the Crime Victims’ Compensation Portal: Tips & Tricks for Success – William Samuel & Daniel Sustar
- Empowering Survivors: Benefits & Resources for Sexual Assault Victims – Ricky Sanchez, Roxanne Ramon, Dr. Stacey Mitchell
- Streamlining Success: Advocacy Strategies for Benefit Processing – Emily Bogan, Nicole Leo, Stacey Richter
- Rent & Relocation Updates: HB 49 Policy Changes – Emily Bogan, Nicole Leo, Stacey Richter
Grants Administration Division
- Introduction to Grants: Funding Opportunities & Guidelines – Karly Watson
- Grants: Budget Adjustments & Invoicing – Jessica Bazan & Kevin Esparza
- Grants: Performance Reports (OVAG/VCLG, SAPCS-State) – Ana Goebler
- Grants: Monitoring & Compliance – Reedy Spigner & Trey Morales
Victim Advocacy
- What Does Empathy Have to Do with It? Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors – Jennet Sullivan
- Stronger Together: Austin’s Collaborative Approach to Sex Crimes Response – Hanna Senko
- Strengthening Advocacy Foundations for Sexual Assault Survivors – Virginia Rueda & Haleh Hekmat
Innovative Approaches
- The EMDR Project: Free Trauma Therapy for Crime Victims – Claire Godfrey & Christie Sprowls
- Texas DPS CODIS Laboratory & DNA Forensic Investigations – Tiffany Bazazzadegan