Francesca Fernandez-Aragon speaks to audience members at the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center Wednesday morning during the seminar “Why We Stay: Domestic Violence from a Victim’s Perspective.” Fernandez-Aragon is an accredited instructor certified by the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy and an adjunct instructor at the Albuquerque Police Academy, the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy, the Southeastern Law Enforcement Academy and the New Mexico State Police Academy. She is also a survivor of severe emotional and physical abuse. The seminar was held as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Rob Larson – Daily Press
#1 by Dad on October 26, 2012 - 10:32 pm
Vert proud of you daughter..i know the pain in your heart…
you are still my little princess and will remain my favqrite daughter….dad
#2 by Dad on October 28, 2012 - 9:43 am
now if you could help your dad with his spelling…
#3 by Peggy Bohac on October 28, 2012 - 11:25 am
Fran I am so proud of how far you have come. Community awareness and your participation means so much and has such an influence to others. There are safe havens and just to know that help is a phone call away, however more important is that survivors like you who have the courage to not only survive their abuse but are able to voice their journey means you are incredibly brave. So pleased to read that you are that of a spokeperson. I remember you as a child coming to visit your grandma Rita in North Judson. I know how much your father loves you. On more of a personal note both Darryl & I are pleased you are doing so well. May God continue to bless you as you share with others that they deserve a better life even if it means going alone…which we know their is a greater power that always walks with us. You will always be in my heart.
Peggy Lipscomb Bohac