NIA Resource Center for Victims of Violent Death

01/14/2026

Thank you to all new followers. If you have any questions or needs, please call Pat at 505-243-2222 or e-mail to [email protected]. Best thoughts.

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10/14/2025

As NIA/NM a non-profit private investigations agency, in addition to being the Resource Center for Victims of Violent Death. We can provide case investigation consolations / answer case questions / provide background check services for your protection in hiring and using contractors, etc. Please call us 505-243-2222 for a free consultation or with questions. Thanks, Pat Caristo

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03/18/2025

YOU ARE BEING INVITED TO ATTEND OUR VICTIM RIGHTS WEEK OPEN HOUSE ON SATURDAY, APRIL 12TH, 2025 NOON – 2PM.

THE ANNUAL NATIONAL VICTIM RIGHTS WEEK IS 4/6-12/2025 THIS YEAR The theme for this year’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is KINSHIP – access to services, rights, and healing. Each year our agency opens our doors to provide information & materials about Victim Rights.

This year our focus for you will be Your “right” to take care of yourself – SELF CARE.

PUT THE DATE ON YOUR CALENDER AND COME for information, guest speakers, food, and gifts/prizes.

MORE INFO TO COME IN OUR APRIL CLIENT COMMUNICATOR - OR GIVE US A CALL AT 505-243-2222.

PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU WILL TRY TO ATTEND – THANKS, Pat, Aussy, and Sophia
Patricia A. Caristo
Director
NIA/NM Resource Center for Victims of Violent Death
The Atrium at 10701 Lomas NE #118, Albuquerque, NM 87112
505-243-2222 email: [email protected]
Website: bridgesforvictimsofviolentdeath.org

12/10/2024

10/29/2024

A special person who helped this agency get started has passed away - Hugh Prather. In his obituary he asked only that to honor him we be kind to each other, and our pets, and to take a moment to enjoy each day. In honor of Hugh and all those we love, please be kind - even to yourself, and find a moment of joy in each day. With caring thoughts, Pat Caristo.

09/19/2024

SEPT 19, 2024 - TO ALL VIEWING OUR F/B PAGE - THANK YOU.

WE ARE WORKING ON UPDATING AND MORE OF A RESOURCE.

IN THE MEAN TIME, FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US AT 505-243-2222 OR BY EMAIL - [email protected].

Caring thoughts, Pat Caristo

10/11/2023

Don't give up hope for justice for your loved one taken by violence - TWO CONVICTIONS THIS WEEK - one was GUILTY of 1st Degree murder - on a retrial after a hung jury in 2022 and a 2010 (yes) case - LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE (a California court case for our client family). Caring thoughts, Pat

09/11/2023

In case you have never seen lightning striking a rainbow. 🌩🌈

05/01/2023

I was at the sentencing hearing this morning for the 3 killers of Collin Romero 15 and Ahmed Lateef 14 - the family of Ahmed are our clients. So sad to hear the mothers and family members giving their victim impact statements - such a loss - so useless a crime (the Judge even said so)- the killers received double life sentences plus 19 years. Sending my caring thoughts to all who face this terrible violence's. I wish I could think of more meaningful words to say. Thanks New Mexico Crusaders for Justice for being there for these families. We are there to help also - Resource Center for Victims of Violent Death - 505-243-2222

03/27/2023

WHY, WHY, WHY? Why do people with "issues" have to kill children in a school and also kill others who have nothing to do with the "issues" How sad, How useless. How do we change this?

We are here if this brings up all your grief again. 505-243-2222

02/21/2023

These words may help to understand the conflicting aspects of the grieving process. We are here to help if we can. Caring Thoughts, Pat Caristo.

Yes I do truly understand this, because I almost always catch myself and think I won’t let go because forever I am missing my son. Impossible to completely heal 💔

10/12/2022

Sharing this posted by our former advocate Joan Shirley, the mother of a murdered son, who healed by helping so many others grief. We are here for you - 505-243-2222 Pat and Staff.