- Coalition to
Stop Violence Against Native Women
2401 12th Street N.W. Suite 201N Albuquerque, NM 87104
Office: (505) 243-9199
FAX: (505) 243-9966
Email: csvanw@msn.com
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.
- Family Harmony Project
P.O. Box 547
Crownpoint, NM 87313
Office: (505) 786-5622
Crisis: 1-800-799-5050
Fax: (505) 786-5285
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
- Home for Women and Children
P.O. Box 1805
Shiprock, NM 87420
Office: (505) 368-5124
Fax: (505) 368-5129
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
- Jicarilla Apache Behavioral Health
P.O. Box 546
Dulce, NM 87528
Office: (505) 759-3162
Police Dept: (505) 759-4279
Fax: (505) 759-3588
Description
Jicarilla Apache Behavioral Health provides a comprehensive spectrum
of services to victims of sexual assault and stalking for the people
of the Jicarilla.
- Mending the Sacred Hoop Technical
Assistance Project
202 E. Superior St.
Duluth, MN 55802
888-305-1650
Ph: 218-722-2781
Fax: 218-722-5775
www.msh-ta.org
6. Urban Indian Advocacy Program (formally Morning Star House)
1410 San Pedro NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Office: (505) 232-8299
Crisis: (505) 507-7720
Fax: (505) 268-0622
www.urbanindianadvocacyprogram.org
Description
The Urban Indian Advocacy Program is a non-profit, community-based advocacy program serving Indian women and children fleeing domestic violence situations and residing wihtin the city of Albuquerque, surrounding Pueblos and tirbal communities. Our mission is to provide culturally appropriate services for safety issues, advocacy, empowerment, education, information, prevention, traditional healing, and emotional suport.
Services
Crisis Intervention
Emergency Trasportaion to Battered Women's Shelter/Hospital
Legal Advocacy/Courtroom Assistance
Assistance with Pro Se Legal Forms
Assistance Obtaining Legal Representation
Case Management/Follow-up
Bus Passes
Notary Public
Local Telephone Services
Day Shelter (Coffee/Tea Chat Room)
Emergency Clothing and Food Bundles (if available)
Employment/Resume Assistance
Housing Information and Referral Service
Traditional Spirit Healing Room (upon Request)
Identification of Culturally Appropriate Srvices
"Cherish the Children" Supervised Drop-off/Pick-up (call for appointment)
Education/Empowerment Classes (call for schedule)
Languages
English, Lakota, Navajo, and Pueblo Dialects
- Navajo United Methodist Center
New Beginnings Program
1200 W. Apache St.
Farmington, NM 87401
Office: (505) 325-7578
New Beginnings: (505) 599-0984
Fax: (505) 325-4199
www.gbgm-umc.org/navajo/us.htm
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
- Peacekeepers Domestic Violence Program
P.O. Box 969
San Juan, NM 87566
Office: (505) 753-4790
Hotline: 1-800-400-8694
Fax: (505) 753-5233
Description
The Peacekeepers Program is a domestic violence program serving native/non-native
spouses and partners (female and male) residing within the Eight
Northern Pueblos. We seek to raise awareness of domestic violence
by educating the community on the devastating effects of domestic
violence and by addressing and reducing violence.
Community Services
Children and Adult Counseling Services
Advocacy and Systems Advocacy
Information and Referrals
Training and Technical Assistance
Prosecution
Perpetrator Groups
Legal Issues
Probation
- Pueblo of Jemez
Henrietta Gachupin
Pueblo of Jemez
P.O. Box 100
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
Phone: 505/834-7117
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.
- Pueblo of Laguna Family Services
P.O. Box 194
Laguna, NM 87026
Office: (505) 552-9702
Crisis: 1-800-530-2199
Fax: (505) 552-6053
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
- Sacred Circle National Resource Center to End Violence Against Native
Women
www.sacred-circle.com
- San Felipe Pueblo Family Services Department
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Program
P.O. Box 4350
San Felipe Pueblo, NM 87001
Office: (505) 867-9740
Crisis: Tribal Officer (505) 867-9737
BIA Police (505) 346-2867
Fax: (505) 867-6166
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.
- Kewa Emergency Youth Shelter
PO Box 399
Santo Domingo, New Mexico 87052
Phone: 505-465-2216
Fax: 505-465-2069
- TEWA Women United
Route 5, PO Box 402T
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87506
Phone: 505-747-3259
Fax: 505-747-4067
www.tewawomenunited.org
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.
Indigenous 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.
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