NMCSAP

10/17/2026

NMCSAP is now on Substack!

We’re excited to introduce a new space for reflection, education, advocacy, and conversations about sexual violence prevention in New Mexico.

Our first article, “We’ve Been Here Before: How Grief & Hope Coexist in the Wake of Cornell,” explores how we hold space for grief while continuing to believe in our collective ability to create safer communities.

Through reflection, practical actions, and prevention resources, the article reminds us that sexual violence is not inevitable and that meaningful change begins with the choices we make individually and collectively.

“We can eradicate violence, together.”

We invite you to read our first article, reflect on the actions we can take to strengthen our communities, and subscribe to NMCSAP Prevention on Substack for future stories, insights and resources.

Read and subscribe: https://nmcsapprevention.substack.com/p/weve-been-here-before-how-grief-and

A world without violence is possible, here are actions to embrace that reality

10/16/2026

From September 28 to October 1, NMCSAP welcomed 41 advocates and systems partners from across New Mexico for our virtual Sexual Assault Victim Advocates Foundations Training.

Rooted in the history of the anti-sexual violence movement and an anti-oppression framework, the training strengthened participants’ knowledge and skills to provide inclusive, survivor-centered support while building connections with fellow advocates statewide.

To support accessibility and meaningful participation, live Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation was provided throughout the training.

One participant shared: “Creating connections with other programs was the highlight of the experience.”

Through education, collaboration, and a shared commitment to social justice, NMCSAP continues working to strengthen advocacy and support for survivors across New Mexico.

Thank you to all 41 participants, presenters, and interpreters for being part of this important work.

10/15/2026

This Fall, NMCSAP welcomed 22 nurses from 7 communities across New Mexico at our Fall 2026 Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) training.

Through 41.25 hours of specialized training, participants strengthened their knowledge and skills of providing medical forensic care to adult survivors of sexual assault.

One participant shared: “Thank you for investing in nurses and helping strengthen the SANE response throughout New Mexico.”

Through education, collaboration and advocacy, NMCSAP remains committed to strengthening survivor-centered responses to sexual violence across out state.

Thank you to the participating nurses and trainers for your dedication to supporting survivors and the communities you serve.

10/10/2026

How can colleges, universities, and tribal communities strengthen their responses to sexual violence?

NMCSAP joined Native America Calling for an important conversation about campus sexual violence, the experiences of Native students, and the need for stronger institutional accountability and survivor-centered responses.

The discussion highlighted the importance of supporting survivors, strengthening trauma-informed practices, and ensuring that advocates working directly with survivors have a voice in shaping policies and procedures.

Listen to the full conversation:

The r**e allegations by a former Cornell University student that administrators and law enforcement officials failed to follow up on shine a new light on college campus safety. Sexual assault prevention advocates have long faulted colleges and universities with poor protocols and inconsistent report...

10/08/2026

It can be hard to know how to talk about sexual violence or healthy relationships. But you don’t need to have all the answers to start these important conversations.

You can try asking things like:
- Everyone deserves to be treated with respect in relationships. What does ‘respect’ mean to you?
- How do you give or ask for consent?
- What kind of social media boundaries do you think couples and friends should have?

Start small, listen without judgement, and give youth the space to talk through their thoughts or ask questions. You can find more resources at ItStartsWithUsNM.org.

Puede resultar difícil saber cómo hablar sobre la violencia sexual o las relaciones saludables. Pero no necesitas tener todas las respuestas para iniciar estas conversaciones importantes.

Puedes intentar hacer preguntas como:
- Todas las personas merecen ser tratadas con respeto en las relaciones. Para ti, ¿qué significa «respeto»?
- ¿Cómo muestras o pides consentimiento?
- ¿Qué tipo de límites en las redes sociales crees que deberían tener las parejas y las amistades?

Empieza poco a poco, escucha sin juzgar y deja espacio a los jóvenes para que expresen sus pensamientos o hagan preguntas. Puedes encontrar más recursos en ItStartsWithUsNM.org.

10/07/2026

New Both/And Sexual Violence Prevention Podcast is out now!

In this episode, Jess Clark speaks with Jessica Lawless, digging into her book, Cultural Capital Doesn't Pay the Rent, and walking through what it means to be personally impacted by the work we do as professionals, the lessons we can learn from DIY movements, and letting go of prescribed notions of what it looks like to "make it" in our current world.

You can listen now by searching for Both/And Prevention Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts or through this link:

Podcast Episode · Both/And: A Sexual Violence Prevention Podcast · September 29 · 57m

10/06/2026

Our dedicated board supports the vision, growth, and statewide work of NMCSAP.

We wanted to highlight our three newest board members who joined this year: Welcome Chevonne Watson, Isez Roybal, and Jessica Montoya Trujillo!

Chevonne Watson is a dedicated community advocate, entrepreneur, and policy leader passionate about public policy, community engagement, and creating equitable opportunities for underserved communities.

Isez Roybal brings extensive experience building safer, healthier communities and strengthening New Mexico's response to domestic and sexual violence through government, advocacy, and cross-sector collaboration.

Jessica Montoya Trujillo serves the economic and environmental justice organization Chainbreaker Collective and is a strong believer in the beauty of humankind.

We are so grateful to all three of them for bringing their incredible knowledge and experiences to furthering our mission of supporting survivors across New Mexico!

Swipe to learn more!

10/06/2026

💼 We are hiring a Legal Director!

Survivors increasingly are coming forward for legal assistance with their safety, privacy, education, housing, employment, financial stability, and immigration needs. To support these survivors and the programs that serve them, NMCSAP is seeking a Legal Director to provide legal technical assistance, serve as a member of the NMCSAP policy team, and manage grant deliverables related to the legal department.

View the full job description at: https://nmcsap.org/about-nmcsap/employment/

Studies have shown that women, nonbinary folks, and People of Color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a background less traditional to our field of work, and that’s okay. We would strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.

Image Description: Legal Director job opening lists the information in the caption over a light pink and blue background beside a symbol of a scale and our NMCSAP logo.

10/02/2026

Treating the youth around us with respect teaches them that is how they deserve to be treated by others.

We can be good mentors and empower the youth in our lives by actually giving them choices and respecting their answers, especially when they say “no”. When we encourage them to make their own choices, we are teaching them that their boundaries matter.

Tratar a los jóvenes que nos rodean con respeto les enseña que así es como merecen que les traten las demás personas.

Podemos ser buenos mentores y empoderar a los jóvenes en nuestras vidas al ofrecerles opciones y respetar sus respuestas, especialmente cuando dicen «no».Cuando les alentamos a tomar sus propias decisiones, les estamos enseñando que sus límites son importantes.

Image Description: Bold text reads “Be a safe adult: show youth it’s okay to say NO" over a photo of a classroom with a student raising his hand. ItStartsWithUsNM.org and the hashtag appear in a dark banner at the bottom of the graphic.

Descripción de la imagen: El texto en letras negritas dice «Sé una persona adulta de confianza: enséñeles a la gente joven que está bien decir NO» sobre una foto de un salón de clases en la que un estudiante levanta la mano. ItStartsWithUsNM.org y el hashtag aparecen en una franja oscura en la parte inferior de la imagen.

09/30/2026

Join us next week for the third session of our Language Assistance Services Training: The Role of Interpreters for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence

This session will allow participants to be able to define the role of interpreters within the context of domestic and sexual violence services, identify key responsibilities of interpreters in professional settings, and recognize common challenges in interpreter-involved interactions, including ethical considerations, exposure to traumatic content, and potential conflicts of interest.

📅 October 7th
🕘 12:00 - 1:30 PM
🔗 https://nmcsap.coalitionmanager.org/eventmanager/trainingevent/seriesdetails/100

Presented by: Jose Juan Lara Jr. with the Asian Pacific Institute on Gender Based Violence

¡Falta una semana! Sesión III: El papel de los intérpretes al trabajar con sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica y sexual

Objetivos: Definir el papel de los intérpretes en el contexto de los servicios de violencia doméstica y sexual. Identificar las responsabilidades clave de los intérpretes en entornos profesionales. Reconocer los retos habituales en las interacciones en las que intervienen intérpretes, incluidas las consideraciones éticas, la exposición a contenidos traumáticos y los posibles conflictos de intereses.

📅 Octubre 7
🕘 12:00 - 1:30 PM
🔗 https://nmcsap.coalitionmanager.org/eventmanager/trainingevent/seriesdetails/100

Impartido por: José Juan Lara Jr., Asian Pacific Institute on Gender Based Violence