Ruth Cresenzo is a nationally recognized speaker, trainer, and consultant on military-connected legal issues, cross-system response, victim-centered practice, and prevention of institutional failure. She has presented for military agencies, national victim-advocacy organizations, legal institutes, and interdisciplinary professional conferences across the United States. Her speaking engagements focus on bridging military and civilian systems, strengthening professional response, and preventing the systemic breakdowns that place military-connected individuals at continued risk. Below is a selection of representative engagements from more than 30 national, regional, and statewide presentations.
Selected Public Speaking Engagements
(10 of 30+ engagements)
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National Organization for Victim Advocacy (NOVA) – Webinar | 2025
Mixed Status and Dual-Military Relationships -
National Crime Victim Law Institute (NCVLI) – Remote | 2024
Victim Rights for Military-Connected Victims -
Conference on Crimes Against Women (CCAW) – Dallas, TX | 2023
The Intersections of Military and Civilian Justice -
National Guard Bureau SAPR All-Hands Conference – Denver, CO | 2022
Expansion of Legal Services for Victims – The National Guard Special Victims’ Counsel Program -
Army Special Victims’ Counsel Certification Course (Panel) – Charlottesville, VA | 2021
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Virgin Islands National Guard Senior Leaders Conference – St. Croix, USVI | 2018
The Role of the Staff Judge Advocate and Special Victims’ Counsel in Sexual Assault Cases -
Navy Integrated Victim Legal Assistance Conference – San Diego, CA | 2018
Jurisdiction in the National Guard and Spheres of Influence -
Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT) International Summit – San Diego, CA | 2017
(Keynote & Workshop)
The National Guard Special Victims’ Counsel Program and Survivor Panel -
Alaska Statewide Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Conference | 2016
The National Guard: Investigations and Representation in Sexual Assault Cases
(Collaborative Training) -
Alaska Criminal Justice Network Roundtable (RAND / Governor’s Roundtable) – Fairbanks, AK | 2015
Representation of Victims of Sexual Assault in the Military Justice System -
Strengthening Ties Between the National Guard, Law Enforcement & College Campuses – Wheaton College, MA | 2015
The National Guard Special Victims’ Counsel Program -
Strengthening Military-Civilian Community Partnerships to Respond to Sexual Assault – Bristol County, MA | 2015
The National Guard Special Victims’ Counsel Program
Common Speaking Topics
Ruth’s presentations and trainings frequently address:
- Military-civilian jurisdiction and cross-system coordination
- Military-connected victim rights and access to justice
- Retaliation dynamics and institutional response failures
- Building and resourcing victim-legal programs
- Preventing preventable system failures
- Collaborative response models across military, civilian, and nonprofit sectors
- Professional training for attorneys, advocates, and leadership teams
Engagements & Training Requests
Ruth is available for:
- Keynotes and conference presentations
- Attorney and professional trainings
- Organizational workshops
- Leadership briefings
- Interdisciplinary and cross-system panels
- Program development and curriculum design
Speaking engagements can be tailored for legal audiences, military and civilian organizations, advocacy groups, and interdisciplinary professional teams.