Executive Director

Cynthia Gachupin

Cynthia Gachupin, an Indigenous/Latina woman, has over six years of experience in victim services, specializing in supporting survivors of violent crime. She is deeply committed to helping victims and families navigate the complexities of the criminal justice system.

She also focuses on cases involving officer-involved shootings and law enforcement misconduct, providing essential guidance and support to those affected. She works closely with families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP), offering advocacy and direct service assistance.

Passionate about justice, healing, and advocacy, she is committed to empowering others. She raises awareness of these critical issues by sharing her expertise through workshops, presentations, and curriculum development, both in-person and virtually, across the U.S.

Education & Experience

Cynthia Gachupin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, graduating with certifications in Group Facilitation and Conflict Resolution. She is a nationally credentialed victim advocate through the National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP) and an associate member of the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE). Additionally, Cynthia is an active member of the Victim Advocates Community of Practice through the National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project (NIWAP).

Trainings & Workshops

OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING & MISCONDUCT

Understanding the OIS Process - 6 modules
Understanding Officer-Involved Shootings: A Victim-Centered Approach to Supporting Surviving Family members and community healing (Workshop)
Beyond the Incident: Officer-Involved Shootings & Their Impact on Native Families & Communities (Training)

Missing and murdered Indigenous People

MMIP But Not Forgotten: No Family Walks Alone (Training)
Understanding the Criminal Justice Process: For Surviving Family Members of MMIP (Information for MMIP surviving family members)
Suspicious Deaths & MMIP: What Families and Communities Need to Know (Workshop)
Strong Voices, Empowered Choices: Youth Safety, Awareness & Healthy Relationships (K-12 grade Curriculum)
From First Report to Follow-Through: Supporting MMIP Families (Training)
Victim-Centered Responses for Families of MMIP (Workshop)
MMIP Direct Services & Peer Support: Practical Tools for Supporting Families (40 hours professional training)
Victim-Centered Approach for Families of MMIP: Law Enforcement Training (Workshop)

Let us help your organization build MMIP direct service and/or peer support group programs tailored to your community. Services include program development, policies and procedures, staff training and implementation support; giving your team the structure and skills to provide meaningful, culturally responsive support to MMIP families.

Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault

Understanding the Criminal Justice Process: DV & SA Survivors (Information for DV/SA Survivors)
Domestic Violence & Suspicious Death: Recognizing the Connection (Presentation)
Trauma-Informed & Culturally Responsive Survivor Advocacy (Training)
Supporting Indigenous Survivors of Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Outside Their Home Community (Training)

Let us help your organization strengthen its DV/SA criminal justice advocacy services. Services include program development, policies and procedures, staff training, and implementation support; giving your team the structure and skills to provide trauma-informed and survivor-centered support throughout the criminal justice process.

Trauma-Informed Immigration Advocacy

Know Your Rights: Immigration (Workshop)
Know Your Rights: Businesses & Immigration (Workshop)
Community Response & Documentation (Workshop)
Family Safety Planning: Immigration Detention & Deportation (Workshop)
Trauma-Informed Care for Professionals Serving Immigrant Communities (Workshop)
Supporting Immigrant Victims of Violent Crime: A Victim-Centered Approach (Workshop)