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Domestic Violence in New Mexico
Coordinated Responses
Letter from the Executive Director
Meet our Staff
Meet our Board
Pam Wiseman
Pam Wiseman Executive Director Rod Kaskalla
Executive Director President
We also more than doubled our training offerings (see
Zane Stephens
Despite another year of serious increase! We are thankful. We would also like to thank Chief Operating Officer Marta Pereira
pages 10-11) bringing valuable and needed information
challenges, domestic violence CYFD and our state legislature for supporting increased
service providers continued their work admirably. They funding. New Mexico is known for its commitment to
to programs and stakeholders across New Mexico. Vice President
never forgot their mission to provide needed help and funding domestic violence and this increase is strong
Rachel Cox
The number of programs formally becoming a part of
resources for families in their communities. We are evidence of that support and leadership. Chief Program Officer Roberta Radosevich
NMCADV rose this year as more people found value in
grateful to our funders, public and private, for your caring, the work being done by our providers. I want to especially Treasurer
your leadership and your flexibility during trying times. We are also grateful to Lieutenant Governor, Howie Gwyn Kaitis
mention the newest addition to our provider list, the New
Morales, for his strong support of DV providers. We had a
Mexico Asian Family Center. Welcome! For a list of our Director of Policy Terri Pearce
The New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence chance to interview him recently. Read what he has to say
members, see page 12. Secretary
(NMCADV) is comprised of domestic violence service on page 2.
providers and numerous other organizations and Finally, I want to recognize Kay Gomolak, from COPE in
Theresa Armendariz
stakeholders. There are many people and organizations This summer we held an international conference Program Support Johnnie Trujillo
Alamogordo, who retired this year after many years of
that have made the NMCADV what it is today. Although attended by over 500 people from around the world, Specialist
focusing on how to deliver battering intervention (BIP)
dedicated service to her community and to our state, Nominating Committee
it is not possible for us to recognize you all individually, valiantly serving as President of the NMCADV for two terms.
we know who you are. Please accept our gratitude. services during a pandemic. The conference was primarily Chair/Policy Co-Chair
funded by CYFD. That conference, Beyond Covid: Teresa Garcia
From Kay: “It’s been an honor to serve as president of
What now? Challenges, Benefits and Wisdom of Videoconferencing the New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Director of Stephanie Villalobos
During the first year of the pandemic, of necessity, with Abusive Partners, was the first of its kind. We heard The Coalition represents service providers throughout Communications Policy Co-Chair
we focused on responding to rapidly changing presentations from numerous New Mexico providers, our state who provide frontline, vital safety supports for & Training
circumstances. Now, in 2022, we are looking to the future along with international experts-the conference cemented victims of domestic violence and their children. Domestic
and setting the table for a vastly more coordinated and what was already emerging as New Mexico leadership in Lola M. Ahidley
violence is a significant problem in our state, and the David Garvin
inclusive response to DV. the area of domestic violence/battering intervention. pandemic has exacerbated the risks victims of domestic
Board Member
violence and their children face every day. We are grateful
Director of Battering
During this time, we were shown that in order for our We are also spearheading efforts to form a national Intervention Services Robert Guthrie
for the network of support in our local communities and
work to be maximally effective, the community must network to advance BIP. There is significant interest from & Systems Response
be involved. In the words of Scott Miller, an expert in around the country and the idea is progressing rapidly.
statewide.” We know Kay will continue to be involved in Board Member
the issue that has defined her life’s work. Thanks Kay!
coordinated community response (CCR), “Governments We hired a 36 year, nationally recognized, veteran in BIP
can’t solve this problem alone. Advocacy agencies to help us. You can read about him and his work in New Rochelle Fetters Eric Threlkeld
Rod Kaskalla, Nambe Pueblo, long time DV professional
cannot solve this problem alone.” And so, our future will Mexico on page 9. Membership & Outreach Board Member
and member of the NMCADV Board, is the new President
be increasingly defined by inclusion and the building of
of NMCADV and his remarks can be found herein, on Coordinator
coalitions. See Scott Miller’s article, Why CCRs Matter, Our active participation continues in cooperation with
the University of New Mexico Data Evaluation Lab to page 13. Welcome Rod!
on page 8.
determine what is working in battering intervention. We Iris Wohrer
As part of this focus on coordination, the NMCADV know how important it is to be able to measure what I hope you find this issue helpful. I also hope that if you Administrative Assistant
delivered a series of well attended trainings provided by matters in our work. have not yet gotten involved, you will! You can become a
and for law enforcement, prosecution, probation, judiciary, member, donate time or resources to your local provider,
and advocate for additional funds for DV providers. To
Contract Staff
DV advocates and BIP staff. You can read about those Our highly successful, Children’s Capacity Building
Project (CCBP), launched in 2014 with help from Senator learn more about how you can help, visit our website, Quintin McShan
efforts throughout this publication.
Nancy Rodriguez, (see her interview on page 6) has nmcadv.org to find the domestic violence provider closest Jeanette Baca
Last July, we were invited to meet with our Governor now become an integral part of CYFD, and a request to you. We wish you a happy and healthy New Year.
about DV provider funding, resulting in a substantial to expand that program substantially is a part of the Linda Siegle
Governor’s budget. See page 4 for more. Lobbyist
Pam Wiseman
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NEW MEXICO
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Domestic Violence
N MC A D V In t e r v i e w Provider profile Programs Work!
2021 Updated Results
Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales Grammy’s House, Artesia
Reflects on Domestic Violence Grammy’s House is the domestic violence provider in As we have reported in depth over the last several
years, including in this newsletter, national research
Artesia. The agency provides shelter, counseling, advocacy,
As the Executive Director of the a few of the consequences of domestic violence”. As an shows that domestic violence programs create the
help through the legal system, children’s services and a
New Mexico Coalition Against educator, he knows how hard it can be for children to conditions that help survivors keep themselves
battering intervention program. A dog kennel makes it
Domestic Violence (NMCADV), succeed in school when there is violence in the home. and their children safe. When survivors feel more
possible for clients to safely bring their pets—important—
and on behalf of the domestic violence (DV) providers Violence and abuse at home negatively affect educational in control of their lives, are more connected to
given that so many survivors say that they stayed in abusive
in New Mexico, I want to recognize and thank our outcomes, and the effects can sadly last a lifetime. He others, have more hope for the future and have
environments out of concern
Lieutenant Governor, Howie Morales, for his support of also pointed to the multiplicity of costs of DV, including better access to resources such as jobs, childcare,
for what could happen to their
domestic violence survivors and the programs that serve law enforcement, the courts, medical intervention, and education, and housing, they are safer. (Lyons,
animals if they left home.
them across New Mexico. many more. He explained that those costs are both 2015), (Sullivan, 2015)
emotional and economic and highly disruptive to the According to Celina Bryant,
For example, last year, upon hearing of the difficult Using a validated instrument, in the form of an
health of our communities. We cannot deal with our many Executive Director of Grammy’s
conditions faced by DV providers across our state, the anonymous survey, we continue to show a straight
challenges so long as DV is so widespread. House, the menu of services
Lieutenant Governor personally wrote a note to each line from the work of DV program staff to better
listed is only a part of what
and every provider in the state, thanking them for work outcomes for victims and their families. The results
Grammy’s House does. “We
performed during such trying times. When asked what “In a just society, we pledge to really do everything,” she said, are in: Programs are highly effective.
made him decide to write those letters, he answered that act together. In a just society we “that survivors need. Even if a
he wanted providers to know that he understood their service isn’t exactly listed in our
challenges- he wanted to offer inspiration and hope and won’t tolerate abuse.” flyer, we find a way to help. There are so many barriers for Here is just a snapshot of the 2021
assure them of his ongoing, strong support. Numerous survivors that we must do what is needed, not according to outcomes as reported by CYFD.
LT. Governor Howie Morales
providers shared how meaningful it was to receive a menu, but according to the needs of the families. Many
The percentages represent the number of survivors
those words. Since then, Lieutenant Governor Morales survivors need housing or jobs, childcare or transportation,
that responded yes to each statement.
has shown support by speaking at NMCADV provider When asked about the strengths New Mexico food, access to medical care and a lot more. To really make
meetings and at other venues focused on DV. communities bring to the effort to reduce violence, he a difference, we need to help in all of those areas and that’s • I am more hopeful about the future. 94%
said, “I am proud to be born and raised in New Mexico, a what we do,” she said.
We recently had an opportunity to speak with our symbol of community and unity”. He pointed to the way in • I know more about community
Lieutenant Governor about the problem of and solutions which New Mexicans help each other and come together But what Celina and the staff are most proud of are the resources/services that I might need. 95%
to domestic violence in New Mexico. Here is just a bit of to confront challenges. people that they supported. “Although Grammy’s House has
what he told us. the tools, the clients are the ones that do the work. It takes • I feel more in control of my life. 92%
“That’s one of the reasons that I am such a big supporter courage to ask for help,” she said.
According to the LT. Governor, DV is at the root of many of domestic violence providers”, he said. “They are • I feel emotionally supported by the
of our challenges in New Mexico. “Homelessness, crime, themselves part of New Mexico’s strength. Research shows Grammy’s House is a study in community support. domestic violence program staff. 96%
substance abuse, depression and physical illness are but that survivors and their children are safer, and have more According to Celina, “when you are helped by the right
hope and increased sense of control over their lives through people and supported by the community, good things can • I have more tools and information to
their involvement with domestic violence providers”. happen. People’s lives are improved-even saved.” Whether plan for my safety. 95%
direct financial support or volunteer service, “the question
He added that he is grateful for Governor Lujan Grisham’s everyone in the community has, is what can we do to help?
strong leadership. He hopes that her leadership can be We are basically a team.” Survivors were also asked how safe they felt while
enhanced through more state funding. “Violence is worse in shelter; 87% reported that they felt a lot safer.
than ever over the past few years”, he noted. “What DV Celina came to Grammy’s in 2005, as an intern and Another 12% felt somewhat safer. In total 99% of
providers do to help has gotten harder. They all play a approximately 6 years later she became the Executive survivors felt safer while at the shelter.
major role in the health of our state and it’s more urgent Director. Celina received her PhD in 2020 by conducting
now than ever that we provide them the necessary research on survivors’ experiences in shelters. Survivors also responded to the following: If a
resources”. friend told me that they were thinking of using this
Many things have changed over that time and especially program’s services, I would recommend that they
When asked what else he wanted people to know, he in the last few years. “Although change is hard, its contact the program.
offered the following: unavoidable, and Grammy’s House has been constantly
evolving and adapting to change,” she said. Even though Fully 99% of those responding
“I want everyone to be physically and emotionally safe. she has had other opportunities, in the end, “My heart is in
Everyone. No one deserves to feel unsafe, especially at this work. And that won’t change.” said that they would recommend
home. In a just society, we pledge to act together. In a just the program.
society we won’t tolerate abuse. That’s my commitment Thanks to Celina, her staff and the community for all that
to DV providers and to our state”. they do together. What does this all add up to? Our programs are
doing work that helps survivors stay safe, increasing
On behalf of all of us, thank you Lieutenant Governor Grammys House is one out thirty-one (31) DV service their well-being and that of their children.
Morales. providers in New Mexico. For a list of programs, see page 12.
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Increased Funding a Priority Battering Intervention NMCADV Sponsors Worldwide
We want to thank CYFD, the Governor, and the state Programs Improve Battering Intervention Program Conference
legislature for the strong support of funding for domestic
violence this year! Please let your legislator know that Survivors’ Lives In June of 2021, the NMCADV put on a 3-day international The conference was the first of its kind to address
conference attended by over 500 people from around the use of remote services in the field of battering
your community depends on having strong DV programs
Research has consistently shown that a BIP, the world. intervention. New Mexico programs served as presenters
and thank them for their support!
when paired with a coordinated systems and panelists. “We wanted to highlight our New Mexico
response, can positively impact rates of Beyond COVID: Challenges, Benefits and Wisdom of programs,” said Wiseman, Executive Director of
Why funding for domestic violence recidivism. Video Conferencing with Abusive Partners, focused on NMCADV. “I know it was validating for our BIP staff
services is needed how to best deliver battering intervention programs during and for our state funders to hear from people all over
Measuring recidivism, while not a perfect a pandemic. Throughout, the conference was organized the country that New Mexico is thought of as a leader
• Survivors have increasingly complex needs, indicator of any reduction in actual violence and around the question of what we would stop, start and in the provision of battering intervention services.”
requiring experienced staff. abuse, is nonetheless of interest to lawmakers continue both during the pandemic and after. New Mexico
who must decide whether to invest in such participants had an opportunity to hear from diverse An illustrator captured the conversations. Here are just
• Programs do not have sufficient resources to hire and programs. The news appears to be good. groups and to engage in substantial discussions on a few of them.
retain qualified staff to provide services. both present and future.
National research consistently shows a Provided by Silent James
• DV programs are the only service provider in some reduction in recidivism from participation in
areas and communities rely on their help. a program.
• The schedule for reimbursement to programs has The University of New Mexico has been
mostly stayed the same for well over a decade, while collecting data for several years for the
costs rose dramatically during the period. Programs purposes of determining recidivism rates.
have difficulty keeping up under those conditions. We are awaiting initial New Mexico specific
conclusions.
• Post pandemic, it is necessary to fully stabilize DV
providers and ensure that they have the funding to Arguably, an even more important measure is
provide all of the services that their communities whether these programs make life better for
need. The safety of families translates to better survivors and their children.
conditions overall in our state.
Do BIPs improve survivors’ lives?
Why BIP funding is needed
YES.
• Current funding is not sufficient to cover programs
In one comprehensive study, partners of
costs to deliver services.
offenders ordered to a BIP were asked how
• A CYFD analysis shows that BIP program costs safe they felt before their partners began
exceed available funding by approximately 1 million the BIP and then again after 15-48 months.
dollars. (Gondolf, 2002), Nearly 70% indicated that they
were better off and between 70% and 86%
• BIP services are important to domestic violence reported feeling very safe.
survivors. Not all survivors can or want to leave.
Survivor reports of feeling safer
• Services are an important alternative to incarceration.
and better off are significant and
• When well-funded they provide valuable community meaningful and an important
education and are central to the coordination of law measure of the impact of BIP.
enforcement, courts, and corrections in violence
reduction (CCR).
• The Legislative Finance Committee (LFC), BIP
providers and CYFD staff have been working with
the University of New Mexico Data Evaluation Lab to
determine BIPs impact in our state. Initial results are
expected within a year.
We hope that you will support the need for funding for
DV and take action today. There is no better way to help
New Mexicans than by supporting fully funded services
to DV providers. Thank you!
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Children’s Project
Outcome data
A n In t e r v i e w w i t h s e na t o r r o d r i g u e z Since 2014, NMCADV has developed and continued to significantly support the
expansion of the Children’s Capacity Building Project (CCBP). Essential trauma- for 2021 on
informed, evidence-based children’s services are now available at 18 of 30 regional DV the Children’s
Senator Nancy Rodriguez (D) programs. The program began with support of the NM legislature and the advocacy Capacity Building
of Senator Nancy Rodriguez. The project was managed by NMCADV. The program’s
A Champion for Domestic Violence high level of success resulted in its continual expansion and today CYFD manages the
Project (CCBP)
project with significantly increased funding. The CCBP consistently
Senator Nancy Rodriguez, long- Senator Rodriguez has spearheaded successful and effective
investments in these areas. “People need a home. People demonstrated excellent
time member of the state Senate, At DV programs, CCBP staff support the child’s needs as well as the parent’s
need security”, she said. “When they don’t have it, they suffer outcomes through national
(New Mexico, District 24) and understanding of the impact of the domestic violence for their child. Through on-going
emotionally and that leads to other problems. Caring for research conducted on
champion for domestic violence, technical assistance, bi-weekly peer support calls and training, CCBP staff access
people provides a big return on state investments. And all of its efficacy. As part of
sat down for an interview with us recently. “We wanted the knowledge and skills needed to implement trauma-informed, developmentally
these priorities are connected”. an anonymous CYFD
to feature her” said Pam Wiseman, Executive Director of appropriate services.
survey, conducted in 2021,
NMCADV, “because she has done so much over the years
She stressed that ongoing, recurring, funding is critical. CCBP’s are designed to address the impact of the domestic violence, support the survivors responded to
to materially improve conditions for survivors of domestic
Predictable funding creates long-term stability. “This is relationship between the caregiver and child, and provide access to healthy, safe family the following statements.
violence and their families”.
the year to make those investments. The time is now. experiences where children and caregivers can heal together. Percentages indic ate the
For example, Senator Rodriguez provided initial funding, Otherwise, the problem just gets bigger and costs much number who agreed.
in 2014, for a domestic violence children’s project; she more, than if we just had made the investments in the first Established, nationally recognized, research-based outcomes have shown the
also provided funds to ensure that survivors and their place, when we had the chance. The state will have to effectiveness of the services to children offered by New Mexico, DV programs. “These Because of my
children who entered emergency shelters would have a pay one way or the other”, she said. services have had a major impact on New Mexico families,” said Rachel Cox, Chief participation in your
safe place for their animals to stay. Program Officer for the NMCADV. “I am really proud to be a part of this effort”. program:
Senator Rodriguez is Vice Chair of the Senate Finance
“I see her as chiefly responsible for what is today a very Committee and has been dealing with state finance for • I have more tools to
successful statewide program to serve children from many years. “Finance is not just about numbers. It’s about plan for my children’s
“New Mexico children who witness violence in their homes are four times
violent homes”, said Wiseman. She gave us seed money people. We need to take care of people-that’s the only safety:.............. 95%
back in 2014, allowing us to create and develop this way we will build a better place for everyone”, she told
more likely to experience abuse in their own lifetime. But I know we can
project. We got it started, providing funds to our domestic us. Nancy takes her concern for people and animals and change this statistic when services are geared toward children. I know this • I know more ways
violence programs to establish these services. They did pairs it with skill, knowledge and experience to bring her because the services offered to my family were also offered to me, as a to support my
a fabulous job of it and because the program proved ideas to life. That combination allows Senator Rodriguez child witness to violence. The conversations I had as a child with advocates, children when feelings
so successful, CYFD assumed oversight of the project to uniquely accomplish the twin goals of helping people social workers and counselors shaped my relationship and understanding about abuse/violence
last year- CYFD has now requested nearly $1 million in and making the numbers work for the benefit of New of violence. These services shape futures and transform lives”. come up:.......... 94%
increased funding to expand it. That would never have Mexicans.
happened without her”. Angel Charley, Executive Director, Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women
“The problems are so big, we all have to do the very
She also helped get funding to Animal Protection New best we can to address it and so, how the entire system
Mexico, so that we could provide for the animals of people functions really matters. It is essential to have all of
going into shelter. Nancy reminded us that over 70% of system parts come together. That’s the only way to make
survivors with animals would delay leaving an abusive
environment, or never leave at all, if they had to leave
a difference” she said. The Senator can point to various
initiatives that are effective because systems engaged
Animal Protection New Mexico (APNM)
their animals behind. “Can you imagine”, she said, “a with one another. They became a team. “I’m just a small In 2014, NMCADV helped secure funding to help Animal Protection New Mexico’s Companion Animal
child having to leave a beloved pet to go into a shelter, part of that team”, she suggested. “But if in my position I domestic violence surviors find tempory safe haven Rescue Effort (CARE) is the only program in New Mexico
not knowing that the pet will be safe? It’s a preventable can do something big, I will”. for their companion animals while escaping abusive devoted exclusively to serving domestic violence
tragedy.” situations. survivors with companion animals.
“Systems need good leadership to be effective,” she notes.
We asked the Senator what her budget priorities this year will We agree and want to acknowledge that she, herself has Since then, dozens of individuals have shared powerful
be. She responded that the state should prioritize the biggest provided such leadership for domestic violence providers stories about the benefit of CARE services. One survivor
needs and she believes that domestic violence is one of consistently. “I am always uplifted by my conversations was reunited with her dog after nearly three months. She
those needs and a definite priority. There are other priorities with Nancy and grateful for them”, said Wiseman. had found herself in a dangerous situation and had to flee
for the Senator, such as housing and behavioral health, and her home, but the shelter could not let her bring her dog.
Working with local veterinary and boarding providers,
APNM’s CARE services cared for her dog while she
Participating Programs in the NMCADV Children’s Capacity Building Project: worked to put her life back together.
• Haven House, Rio Rancho • Enlace Comunitario, Albuquerque CARE operates a helpline (505-533-CARE) that promptly
• Nambe Healthy Family Services, Nambe Pueblo • Community Against Violence, Taos responds to calls from victims, advocates, and law
• Esperanza Shelter, Santa Fe • Grammy’s House, Artesia enforcement seeking direct services, referrals, and/or
animal welfare resources. To serve these needs, CARE
• New Beginnings, Navajo United Methodist Center, Farmington • Crisis Center of Northern New Mexico, Espanola
works in conjunction with public and private animal and During a time of crisis, fear, and desperation, the dogs were
• Valencia Shelter Services, Los Lunas • Heal, Ruidoso human shelters, agencies, veterinary clinics, and boarding
• La Casa Inc., Las Cruces • Battered Families Services, Gallup
housed and safe and I was able to get them back. Thank you
kennels. CARE can provide veterinary care and temporary
• Roberta’s Place, Grants • SAFE House, Albuquerque safe havens for victims’ animals through voucher and for being there every step of the way and being so helpful.
• COPE, Alamogordo • The Healing House, Deming mini-grant financial support, and provider referrals. – CARE mini-grant recipient
• Family Crisis Center, Farmington • Tri County Family Justice Center, Las Vegas
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S c o t t m i ll e r , E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r
domestic abuse intervention programs a d i s c u s s i o n w i t h da v i d J . H . G a r v i n , MSW , N MC A D V
Why Coordinated Community Real Progress is Possible
Responses Matter David J. H. Garvin, MSW, is the not necessarily mean jail, (there are numerous other
Battering intervention Program alternatives, including battering intervention programs),
Scott Miller is the Executive tolerance for this behavior. Survivors need to believe that and Systems Response is a proven way to reduce further violence. When a
Director of the Domestic Abuse if they call, they are not just calling 911 but a community Specialist for NMCADV. He community, including the criminal justice system sends
Intervention Programs in Duluth, who is willing and ready to respond to what they need. began his work in the anti- the message that domestic violence is not tolerable,
MN. The DAIP has been a leader domestic violence movement by developing a battering people who commit violence DO listen. They hear that
in the work to coordinate community-based responses to Offenders need to understand that if they want to intervention program in the mid 1980’s in Northern message and often change their behaviors to be in
domestic violence around the world for over four decades live in this community, beating and abusing their family Ohio and shortly thereafter brought that program to his accordance with what the community believes about it.
and was recently given an international award from the into submission will not happen with impunity. If violence hometown, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
World Futures Council for the best approach to protecting is being used to subjugate their partner and children, In fact, the most compassionate and effective intervention
women and girls worldwide. consequences will follow with opportunities “Now that I am in New Mexico, I am thrilled to be in a community can provide to people who have committed
to rehabilitate. this beautiful place and am excited about the wonderful domestic violence, is to hold them accountable. The
Scott writes the following: people I am getting to know,” said Garvin. According to shorter the duration between arrest, conviction and
Domestic violence is a deeply historical and socially To develop this coordinated community response, Pam Wiseman, Executive Director of NMCADV, “We are engagement into a battering intervention program will
constructed problem that is epidemic around the world. After government and nongovernmental agencies much so fortunate to have been able to bring in a person of provide the best opportunity for change. Long delays
over 40 years of work developing responses to this problem, develop specialized responses to this problem. To David’s caliber to partner with us on improving our DV between the commission of violence and a consequence
we don’t have all the answers but we do have many. develop specialized responses, an understanding of how responses. It is already making a difference.” make future violence more likely.
survivors experience this violence in each community is
We know that we need to move away from the notion that essential. Those who experience the violence should have The following is a discussion with David about the All of the above are the reasons the NMCADV undertook a
intimate partner violence is a result of “fights” between a hand in changes that impact their lives. need for a community that is informed, responsive and series of trainings on developing coordinated community
individual couples. The problem is too widespread, coordinated. responses. Beginning this fall, and ending in late
and the dynamics are too similar around the world to Coordination will also require transparency between 2021, hundreds of people attended the training series,
understand this as a problem with a few individuals. agencies that includes sharing information, building According to David, despite decades of real progress, the representing disciplines such as prosecution, probation,
Instead of responding to each incident, we need to policies and protocols and reviewing past, current and world in which we live still promotes, tolerates and even, the judiciary, law enforcement, battering intervention
approach this as a public health crisis that affects women, proposed responses through the lens of an intentional celebrates all kinds of violence. Fortunately, there are program staff and domestic violence advocates.
children and men. If widespread domestic violence is a community partnership. people who have dedicated their whole lives to changing
public health crisis, there needs to be a layered approach that sad fact and they do it by working with others: Our The attendees universally ranked the training very
to responding and hopefully solving the problem. If we as a society find a way to solve the problem of mutual, community-wide goals are therefore to promote highly and expressed excitement about the prospect of
intimate partner domestic violence, it won’t be because survivor safety, promote community intolerance of becoming a more unified and coordinated group for the
With a problem like intimate partner domestic violence, one agency did great work. Instead, history will tell of how domestic violence and hold those who cause harm and benefit of New Mexicans.
we have learned how essential it is for the community communities understood the social, generational nature of perpetrate violence accountable. “It takes a village to
to intentionally coordinate across government and the problem and developed widespread, community-based change a village”, he said. “That’s the only way”. Here is an outline of the series:
nongovernmental entities to make it safer for victims and interventions that gave survivors the space to live free of
easier to hold those who commit the violence accountable. violence and the perpetrators the opportunity to change. According to Garvin, domestic violence
is mostly a set of purposeful behaviors,
Governments can’t solve this problem alone. Advocacy We know what we are doing in most communities isn’t designed to bring about an outcome. It is a
agencies cannot solve this problem alone. Communities working. If we continue to stay in our agency-defined method to control someone and may or may
need government agencies, community-based agencies, silos and don’t coordinate our work, we know what the not include actual violence. There are many
the health and social support sectors, religious leaders and future holds. We also know that if we work together, co-existing problems in the lives of people
involvement from diverse agencies to work together in such coordinate each agency’s work with the next and partner who cause harm, such as alcohol and drug
a way as to complement the work of all agencies involved. on addressing this crisis, we can make our communities addiction, mental health, trauma, employment
safer and save the lives of our relatives, co-workers and issues, etc. and we are working to further
What we need then is a coordinated response that brings neighbors. If there is a purpose to building community, develop services to take those conditions
together the community in such a way that it shifts the this is what it should be. into account. However, most importantly, we
know that while those issues are often a part
of domestic violence, and people need help
“Governments can’t solve this problem dealing with them, they are not the sole cause
of domestic violence. We must address them
alone. Advocacy agencies cannot solve but that alone is not enough. So what to do
this problem alone. What we need then beyond services and programming? What
else do we have in our tool box?
is a coordinated response...”
Garvin explains that swift and consistent
community responses to domestic violence
and abuse are a known, effective intervention.
Accountability for violence, which does
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NMCADV Training Continued Spanish Speaking Advocacy Training Series:
n
Planificacion para Sobrevivientes con Enlace
Family Peace Initiative, “Art of Facilitation”
n Comunitario
Level 1, 2 and 3 NMCADV is hosting a number of Spanish speaking
- A fundamentals training for battering intervention trainings to engage with Spanish speaking advocates
program facilitators across the state.
- On-going monthly Family Peace Initiative technical
assistance calls to support implementation and
fidelity.
n HEAL Conceptual Clarity NMCADV hosts monthly
Speaker: Jeffrie Cape Advocacy Café webinars
- Battering Intervention Program facilitator skill building
- On-going monthly HEAL technical assistance calls
to support implementation and fidelity. Topics Including:
Legal Advocacy Training
n • “The Crown Act”
Speaker: Jessica Mindlin Esq., Victim Rights
NMCADV Expands Training Across the State Law Center • “Women Leading the Way!”
Training to support Legal Advocates understanding
• “Sexual Assault Awareness Month: A
of their role, court systems, and trauma-informed
conversation with NM Rape Crisis Center”
legal approaches.
n AllState “Moving Ahead Curriculum” “An In-Depth Understanding of the
n
A 5-module financial empowerment training for Coordinated Community Response to • “Returning to a “New Normal”: Concerns and
“Trauma Informed Advocacy for Survivors
n
advocates to support survivors understanding of Ending Domestic Violence” Strategies for Working Together”
Who Use Substances”,
financial abuse Speaker: Scott Miller Speaker: Gabriela Zapata, LCSW, CADC,
A three-day training for statewide system partners • “New Mexico Legal Aid: An Overview”
National Center on DV, Trauma and Mental Health,
n Core Advocacy Training for New Advocates to improve domestic violence responses. Training to support advocates to effectively work with • “DV Survivors Facing Eviction in NM”
A 40-hr training for DV program staff
survivors using substances.
“Supporting Parents and Caregivers
n
“Beyond COVID: The Challenges,
n • “Mental Health Awareness: The New Mexico
Affected by Domestic Violence” “Nurtured Heart Approach Training”
Benefits and Wisdom of Videoconferencing
n Crisis and Access Line”
Speaker: Susan Blumenfeld, The National Center Speaker: Jessica Pinera
with Abusive Partners” on DV, Trauma and Mental Health Training for advocates to enhance their interactions
NMCADV hosted a 2.5 day international conference A 2-day foundational training for Children’s Capacity with children impacted by DV as well as support the
addressing battering intervention programming Building Projects relationship between parents, caregivers and their
and innovations during COVID-19
children.
Pandemic response trainings for
n
“Experiential Leadership and
n DV programs and the community
Supervisory Practice” Speaker: Dr. Nestor Sosa, an infectious disease
Speaker: Cathy Cave specialist at UNM
Supervision training to promote Trauma-Informed, Trainings and discussions on vaccination information, Staff Profile
survivor centered practices Delta variant, relevant research and safe practices.
n Coordinated Community Response Series
A 6-part series for DV system partners promoting
n “More than Bath Bombs”
Speaker: Ebony Isis Booth
Teresa (Terry) Garcia
a comprehensive community-based plan for
intervention in domestic abuse cases
Self-care support for advocates to address stressors
and impact of the pandemic and trauma work
Director of Communications & Training
• Part 1- Center For Court Innovation: Terry came to the NMCADV in For example, she serves on the New Mexico Hispanic
Technology and on-line platform trainings
n
Understanding the Coordinated Community December of 2019. Since that Heritage Committee, as well as the IPV Prevention
for programs to stay engaged during the
Response in 2021 and Beyond time, she has made enormous Collective for Southwest Albuquerque.
pandemic and promote program services:
• Part 2- Community Partnering with: - Eventbrite contributions to the NMCADV and to our state. “Terry
Terry’s passion is in advocating for survivors within
Law Enforcement - Facebook always brings people together on our staff and around
her community; in 2018, during the legislative session,
- Zoom the state. She exemplifies our values of commitment,
• Part 3- Community Partnering with: she was named an NMCADV Community Hero for her
engagement with a focus on building our collective
Prosecutors volunteer work at S.A.F.E. House in Albuquerque. “I
n Extreme Risk Orders of Protection (EROP) strengths,” said Pam Wiseman, Executive Director of
• Part 4 - Community Partnering with: wanted to help survivors any way that I could,” she said.
Speaker: Sheila Lewis NMCADV. “She has been successful at including lots
the Judiciary Training on the differences between ERPOs and of people in our work.” When asked what she would want people to know
• Part 5- Community Partnering with: DV Orders of Protection about domestic violence, she replied that it involved
Terry’s responsibilities include the delivery of training;
Probation and Compliance Officers increasing awareness. “We need people to know about
Defined Safety Planning
n training has tripled over the last few years under her
DV and to really understand it. It’s okay to talk about
• Part 6- Community Partnering with: Speaker: Jill Davies management. For a list of training, see page 10-11.
what happened,” she said, “your story is important
Researchers Training for advocates in trauma-informed, In addition to her work at NMCADV, Terry is involved in and people care.”
survivor defined services and safety planning the community. She sits on several outside committees.
On behalf of NMCADV, thank you to Terry!
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Domestic Violence Service Providers
(Members)
Battered Family Services Jicarilla Behavioral Health Our Community is Growing
Gallup Dulce f r o m t h e p r e s i d e n t o f n m c ad v B o a r d
Carlsbad Battered Family La Casa, Inc. NMCADV provides support for domestic violence
Shelter Las Cruces providers across the state and also offers opportunity
Carlsbad
Nambe’ Pueblo Domestic
for organizations of all kinds to get involved.
Community Against Violence
Taos
Violence Program
Santa Fe Become part of a growing movement to make safer Rod Kaskalla
COPE Navajo United Methodist
communities for families throughout New Mexico. January 2022
Alamogordo & Ruidoso Center/New Beginnings Interested? Fill out an initial application at nmcadv.org/
Farmington As the President and longtime leadership, native agencies, legislators and many more
Crisis Center of join-now or email Rochelle@nmcadv.org
Northern New Mexico New Mexico Asian member of the Board of to educate about the diverse humanity in our state.
Espanola Family Center Directors of NMCADV, I would like to recognize and
Everyone is affected by these unhealthy behaviors and
Albuquerque honor all those organizations and programs who diligently
Domestic Abuse actions, for we are all survivors who are interconnected
Intervention Center Option, Inc. Statewide DV Services provide safety, comfort, and trust in supporting victims and interrelated. Now is the time for strength and unity
Truth or Consequences Hobbs and their children. to implement creative, innovative, systematic approaches
Domestic Violence Resource Pueblo of Pojoaque The battering intervention programs (BIP) provide to problems we already know and to begin this healing
Center (DVRC) Santa Fe San Juan Rio Arriba Colfax Union process.
Albuquerque
Taos the opportunity for offenders to take accountability
Roberta’s Place Los by addressing beliefs and values and by accepting
El Puente de Socorro Grants Alamos Our collective efforts, hopes, dreams, support for this
Mora responsibility for their abusive behaviors and actions.
Socorro Harding vision of wellness, happiness and joy is possible and
Roswell Refuge McKinley
Sandoval Santa The systems we have in place, first responders, law CAN be achieved!
El Refugio, Inc. Roswell
Fe San Miguel
Silver City enforcement, SANE nurses, trauma units, hospitals, Our deepest gratitude and appreciation and
S.A.F.E. House
ENIPC Peacekeepers Albuquerque Cibola Bernalillo
Guadalupe
Quay shelters, courts and more, help fulfill basic survival needs. acknowledgement to all those who are part of this
Domestic Violence Program
The Hartley House Valencia Torrance In this time of change, forced upon us by Covid-19, we collective, conscious awareness of action to better our
Ohkay Owingeh Curry families, villages, and communities in this great state of
Clovis De Baca continue to adapt and using all of our capacity to stay
Enlace Comunitario New Mexico. “Thank You”
The Healing House Catron Socorro Roosevelt present and available. The NMCADV strives at all times
Albuquerque
Deming Lincoln to be inclusive of all member’s needs in New Mexico; I am humbled and honored to serve as Board President
Esperanza Shelter for Chaves we work with and learn from our national and state for the NMCADV.
Torrance County Project
Battered Families, Inc.
DV Program
Santa Fe Sierra
Estancia
Lea
Family Crisis Center Grant
Tri-County Family Justice Otero
Farmington
Center of NE NM Eddy Thank You To
Doña Ana
Grammy’s House Las Vegas Luna Our Supporters
Artesia
Valencia Shelter Services
Haven House Los Lunas Hidalgo Thank you to
Rio Rancho, NM our all of our
Domestic Violence Service Providers
Help End Abuse for Life, Inc. Domestic Violence Offender Service Providers funders and
(H.E.A.L)
Ruidoso Downs contributors.
Your flexibility
helped our
domestic
“We are all survivors, violence
Organizational Members interconnected and interrelated. programs
to meet the
ARC New Mexico Phoenix House SA and
DV Resource Center
Now is the time for strength daunting
Coalition to Stop Violence
Against Native Women Resolve and for unity. challenges
Eve’s Place, Inc. Rio Rancho Police Department Purple Postcard before them.
GD Psych Services Santa Fe Safe Our collective hopes and
It takes only minutes to contact your legislator
Highland University CARES: Sanctuary Zone, Inc dreams for a vision of wellness, with the NMCADV electronic Purple Post Card Our beautifully
Center for Advocacy Resources
Sandoval County DV
happiness and joy is possible Program. Use this link https://www.nmcadv.org/
Education & Services
Prevention Program purple-post-card#/5/ to send a pre-written redesigned website
Homeland
Solace Crisis Treatment Center and can be achieved.” email and tell your legislator that funding is full of valuable
KAFB Family Advocacy domestic violence service programs in our information.
Transgender Resource
Program state is important to you! Please thank them
My Little Horse Listener, Inc.
Center of NM
NMCADV Board President Rod Kaskalla for their support. Please visit soon!
New Mexico Legal Aid
UNM Women’s Resource
Center
NMCADV.org
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Published January 15, 2022
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