The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women, Inc. (CSVANW) began as a grassroots initiative in 1996 to bring together Native advocates working in Indian communities in New Mexico, who provide assistance and support to Native women that have been battered or sexually assaulted.

Its roots began with three Native women in New Mexico, “Victim Advocates:, who came together and began dialogue around the issues of violence against native women and what was being done to address these comes. News spread of the formation of a support group for those working in the field of domestic violence and sexual assault in Indian Country and the formation of united voice for victims. Native advocates representing programs in Indian Country, as well as, individual advocates not affiliated with any program, soon joined this collaborative group.

The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women, Inc. became incorporated as a Non-Profit organization in December 2000. The Coalition provides a forum for support, organizing, sharing of information and resources, and networking opportunities for its members and collaborative partners working to end violence against Native women.

The Coalition has provided training on Advocacy, Coordinated Community Response to Domestic Violence, Effects of Domestic Violence on children, Laws on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault and other topics related to Violence Against Indian Women. In a collaborative effort, the Coalition has provided training for tribal law enforcement, victim advocates, tribal court personnel and traditional officers from various tribes to enhance their skills and knowledge in addressing the se crimes against our Native people.

MISSION STATEMENT
“To stop violence against Native women and children by advocating for social change in our communities. The CSVANW takes ownership and responsibility for the future of Native women and children by providing support, education, and advocacy using our strengths, power and unity to create Violence-Free Communities”

Members come from the following tribes in New Mexico
Jemez Pueblo, Santo Domingo Pueblo, San Ildefonso Pueblo, San Felipe Pueblo, Eight Northern Pueblos, Inc., Navajo Nation (Shiprock and Crownpoint) Zuni Pueblo.

Description
The mission of the Eastern Navajo Task Force Against Domestic Violence, Inc. (ENTFADV) Family Harmony Project is to provide the Eastern Navajo Nation communities and families culturally relevant support and services in order to help them develop the necessary means to break the cycle of domestic violence.

Services
Crisis Intervention
Victim Advocacy
24-Hour Toll-Free, Navajo Nation-Wide Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline
Referral to shelters in local areas and networks with other shelters out of state
Bi Jii Baa Women’s Society
Parenting Classes
Advocacy/Support
Individual
Couples
Family
Hozhoogo Bi Nahoo’aah- Journey to Restoring Harmony Men’s Project

Organizational Mission and Program Components

Haven House is the only Domestic Violence agency serving Sandoval County's entire estimated population of 89,908...
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Advocacy

- 24 hour crisis support
- information about the court system
- assistance with restraining orders
- accompanying victims to court hearings
- referrals to social service agencies, legal assistance and individual counseling
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Emergency Shelter

Haven House provides shelter to house up to 25 women and children. This includes free meals and a comfortable room...

Description
Home for Women and Children provides education and support groups for victims and perpetrators that include traditional teachings of Native American approach and sensitivity.

Services:
Community Outreach
Client Advocacy
Legal
Job
Housing Assistance
Education and Support Groups (Victim/Abuser)
Teaches the Native American Approach and Sensitivity

Shelter Services Provided: Yes
Beds: 20

Description
Jicarilla Apache Behavioral Health provides a comprehensive spectrum of services to victims of sexual assault and stalking for the people of the Jicarilla.

Description
Morning Star is a community-based advocacy program for Indian women and children providing safety, advocacy, education, and support for victims of domestic violence in Albuquerque.

Services
Crisis Intervention
24 Hour/7 Day Emergency Victim Advocacy
Legal Advocacy and Civil Legal Assistance
Court Hearings
Accompaniment and Support
Assistance with Legal Forms
Obtaining Legal Representation for Court
Emergency Food and Clothing
Accompaniment to:
Medical Appointments
Social Service Appointments
Emergency Transportation to the Battered Women’s Shelter
Interpretation/Translation Services
Women’s and Children’s Support Groups with Child Care
Transportation Provided Upon Request
Support Groups for Women who use Violence and with ASA
Children’s services
Parenting classes

Languages
English, Lakota, Navajo, and Pueblo Dialects

Description
Navajo United Methodist Center’s New Beginnings Program provides transitional shelter and supportive services to women and children who are survivors of domestic violence. Women and their children (male children up to 11-years-old) can reside in the program for up to one year. The program serves the Four Corners area and the Navajo Nation. Other extenuating circumstance based on referrals are considered.

Services
24-Hour Staffing
Weekly Goal Setting
Child Care
Women’s Support Group
Self-evaluation on Cycle of Violence
Case Management on High Potentiality
Children’s Services at Local Schools and Mental Health Providers
Community Domestic Violence Education
Parenting Classes
Individual Saving
Budgeting Education
Legal Advocacy
Education on Addictive Personalities
Participation in Growing Organic Community Garden
Nutrition Awareness

Shelter Services Provided: Yes
Beds: 24

Community Services
Children and Adult Counseling Services
Advocacy and Systems Advocacy
Information and Referrals
Training and Technical Assistance
Prosecution
Perpetrator Groups
Legal Issues
Probation

Services
Culturally and linguistically appropriate court advocacy for women and children
Partnerships with outside organizations
Coordinated community response to violence against women and children
Outreach services,
Training for responding agencies
Development of response protocols.

Description
The mission of Family Services is two-fold: the protection of victims of family violence through intervention and prevention services and secondly, striving to decrease the incidents of domestic violence by providing services and prevention classes to community members, other Indian communities, and other agencies. We recognize that accountability by the battering family member is a vital factor to addressing family violence. We strongly support violence-free home environments, violence-free families, and marital and dating relationships that encourage the respect, dignity, and integrity of each family member. Family Services does not shelter male victims but will assist in finding other shelter.

Services
24-Hour Emergency Placement and Crisis Intervention
Individual and Family Counseling
Childcare During Counseling Sessions
Court Advocacy and Assistance Through Legal Proceedings
Community Education
Referrals to Other Social Service Agencies
24-hour DV Shelter

Shelter Service Provided: Yes

Beds: 8

Description
Provide services for the following areas: Pueblo of San Felipe and open to Native American referrals.
The VAWA mission is to address domestic violence; provide public awareness/education that addresses emotional and physical violence against women of all ages in the community.

Tewa Women United (TWU) is a Native woman directed, women centered, independent, non-profit organization located within the northern pueblos of New Mexico Its programs include:

The Gathering for Mother E.A.R.T.H. – The use of traditional Indigenous forms of knowing, healing, medicines and nutrition to counter the negative impact of pollution and nuclear contamination on our bodies, minds and spirits and on our Mother Earth is emphasized.

Valuing Our Integrity with Courage, Empowerment and Support (V.O.I.C.E.S.) - This is a culturally-based response to sexual violence in Indigenous communities. The Circle of Grandmothers acts as cultural consultants to the V.O.I.C.E.S. staff.

Women’s Leadership/ Economic Literacy training - This training strengthens, encourages and builds upon Indigenous women’s natural leadership and entrepreneurial ability.

ndigenous Women’s Health and Reproductive Rights – A new initiative implemented by TWU, it is designed to educate and empower women of all ages to become active participants in their wellness.

The Tewa Birthing Project focuses on reviving traditional knowledge, language and practice around childbearing and childrearing.
Grief and loss support groups for youth.

OTHERS
American Indian Law Center, Inc.
Philip Deloria, Director
American Indian Law Center, Inc.
P.O. Box 4456 Station A
Albuquerque, NM 87196-4456
505/277-5462

Goals are to:

• Strengthen the protection of Native American women
• Increase inter-jurisdictional communication and cooperation among tribal and state criminal justice systems.
• Ensure that women receive protection when moving off reservations or relocating from one reservation to another
• Convene a summit for tribal and state criminal justice system representatives on the full faith and credit provisions of the Violence Against Women Act.