March 2018 Newsletter
TOGETHER WE DO MORE:
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
 
The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women is hosting the 5th Annual Tribal Leader's Summit March 20-21 at Albuquerque Marriott Uptown. This briefing is geared toward informing tribal, state and federal decision markers and those who work with survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and crimes against children.  The summit also focuses on sharing field expertise, promising practices and fostering conversations that seek to increase the public safety of our Native women and children.
 
It is vital that our community leaders attend.
 
We are encouraging community members to call your tribal officials and ask if they, or a representative from your council leadership, will be in attendance to represent your community and your voice. With the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) up for reauthorization it is now 
more important than ever to  have the support of our tribal leaders in the  movement
 to end violence.

The summit will also highlight key legislation and policy that directly affects our New Mexico tribal communities. Need contact information for your community? We have them listed here:  
  • General list of tribal contact information click here. 
  • Apache Tribes and Nation contact information click here.

GRANT WRITING SEASON IS HERE!  
2017 STATE AND NATIONAL REPORTS 

Another glorious season of grant writing is upon us! If you are scrambling around (like us at CSVANW) to put together your federal grant proposals or your Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation proposals- CSVANW is here for you! We are ready to support you!  
  • Are you a CSVANW member or partner and need a letter of support? We got you!
  • Want someone to proofread your goals and objectives? We got you!
  • Need help putting together statistics and data to strengthen your proposal? We got reports compiled for you!
In New Mexico, in 2017, 83% of sexual violence committed against Native children are perpetuated by a family member, according to reporting by New Mexico SANE providers.
 
In New Mexico, 7% of victims of intimate partner violence related deaths were Native American.
 
22% of Native victims in New Mexico had more than one offender rape them during the most recent assault (group rape or multiple perpetrator rape during the incident).

Attending our Tribal Leaders Summit?
Be sure to pick up our Tribal Leader briefs and info-graphic handouts!
 
 
For more statistics, check out the following recent 2017 reports we've compiled for you!

 
New Mexico Intimate Partner Violence Death Review Team
 
 
 Sex Crimes in New Mexico XV: An Analysis of 2016 Data from the New Mexico Interpersonal Violence Data Central Repository (2016 data; published Dec. 2017)

Fact Sheet:
2018 Sexual Violence Among Native Americans Developed by Betty Caponera, Ph.D. New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs, Inc. New Mexico Interpersonal Violence Data Central Repository. February, 2018

National Congress of American Indian (NCAI) Policy Updates
2018 Executive Council Winter Session 

HEALING FROM DYSFUNCTION
Blog by Dallas Goldtooth
 
I need to speak about an issue at hand... 
 
From my experience of working (and living) in low-income, impacted Indigenous communities, when I encounter dysfunction traumatizing men, I often don't see healthy balanced men: 
 
I see men who never developed the emotional intelligence to process experiences of grief, anger, and fear.


 

I see hurt boys dressed as adults who never got the chance to heal from trauma experienced as children.

I see an entire group of our society forcibly disconnected from their full emotional, spiritual capacity.

I see trauma and fear manifested thru pompous pride, righteous arrogance, violence, substance abuse, sexual deviancy, etc etc.  

But what I don't see is a sustained drive to examine the causes of this behavior.  There is a tremendous demand to hold men accountable for their toxic damages. To call them out. To expose the filthy nature of the big "P" Patriarchy. To reveal perpetrators. To verbalize crimes. Which of course is all needed and serves as one form of justice and healing for victims and communities.  

But such actions are shallow if we do not further interrogate the soil of our communities and root out the seeds of dysfunction that give rise to damaged adults...  Read More.  
 

CSVANW LAUNCHES NEW MEMBER BENEFIT FOR INDIVIDUALS 
ALBUQUERQUE, NM

We are excited to announce a new individual benefit for our CSVANW Membership Program. On April 9, 2018 we will begin a new series called, "Community Conversations Book Club". This program will be available to new and existing members of CSVANW.

Our goal is to promote community wellness, connection and self-care through reading. By bringing our members together to have solution-based discussions  we hope to strengthen the capacity of the change makers and movement makers within our tribal programs and greater community at large.

To learn more about Community Conversations Book Club, or to become a member, please contact Angel Charley, Membership and Outreach Coordinator, at acharley@csvanw.org or by calling 505-243-9199. 

CSVANW GETS STRATEGIC ABOUT SHARING
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 

This February CSVANW hosted an online photo challenge to highlight Teen Dating Awareness Month and we gained more than 400 new followers on Facebook, SnapChat, Instagram and Twitter! 
Social Media has become our largest platform for sharing information and garnering community support.  
 
We are honored to share with everyone that we are currently reaching an average of 30,000+ people every single month!  Now, the Coalition would like to extend our platform to our communities. 
 
Help us share and promote content from your organization or program and within your communities.

In addition to social media, CSVANW has launched a Community Events Calendar to support the sharing of information. 
Please send your community and social events to our Membership and Outreach Coordinator, Angel Charley, at acharley@csvanw.org. 

OVW NEW GRANTEE ORIENTATION 
SAN DIEGO, CA

CSVANW Executive Director, Training and Education Manager and CSVANW Board Chair, Charlene Tsoodle-Marcus attended the Office on Violence Against Women new grantee orientation in beautiful sunny San Diego. The orientation provided an opportunity for CSVANW to reconnect with other Tribal Coalitions from around the Country and to meet with our OVW Grant Manager.  The orientation provided great information on managing our OVW grant and provided ideas for further projects and events. 

TEEN DATING VIOLENCE IN OUR TRIBAL COMMUNITIES 
SANTA ANA PUEBLO 
 
On February 28th, our Native Youth Coordinator collaborated with one of our amazing member organizations, S.A.F.E. House to present on Healthy Relationships to Santa Ana Pueblo students at Bernilillo High School and at Bernilillo Middle School. The presentations were sponsored and organized by the Santa Ana Social Services Department as a way to bring awareness to our young people on healthy boundaries, types of abuse, and how to address teen dating violence in their own communities. 

If you are interested in having  CSVANW  present to your organization, agency or community, Presentation Request Forms are available for download by  clicking here!



CRIMINAL STRANGULATION BILL PASSES HOUSE AND SENATE
SANTA FE, NM

The  Strangulation Bill (SB 61) unanimously passed both the Senate and House during the 2018 Legislative Session. "This bill adds the definition of 'strangulation' and 'suffocation' to the criminal code, Aggravated Battery Against a Household Member, as a third degree felony, as well as to the Family Violence Protection Act and Child Abuse and Neglect Statute. " Lisa Wisenfield, Policy Coordinator, NMCADV. The bill was signed into law by Governor Martinez on February 2, 2018.

The existing Family Violence Protection Act is geared toward protecting victims of domestic violence. With the inclusion of these two terms-- we strengthen protection for survivors.  New Mexico was one of only six states that did not have specific laws on strangulation. To read the bill...click here!



COMMUNITY AND COLLABORATION
ZIA PUEBLO, NM

Our executive director, Deleana, presented on CSVANW services to the Pueblo of Zia earlier this month. In attendance was Zia's  Governor, Lt. Governor and leadership, in addition to social services, law enforcement, and department heads who comprise up the Pueblo's Child Protection Team. 

As CSVANW expands, we are looking to support and increase stronger partnerships to increase the safety and well-being of our children across the region.  It starts with these critical community conversations. 

If you are interested in having CSVANW present to your organization, agency or community, Presentation Request Forms are available for download by clicking here!


CSVANW PRESENTS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN TRIBAL COMMUNITIES TO NEW VICTIM ADVOCATES
SANTA FE, NM

CSVANW presented at the New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence's (NMCADV) Core Advocacy Training on working with victims and survivors in tribal communities. The presentation highlighted unique challenges for Native survivors of violence and an overview of tribal communities within our service area. 

The  Core Advocacy Training  is a 40-hour fundamental skills and knowledge training for advocates of domestic violence survivors in New Mexico, supported by the Children Youth and Families Department. It is designed for new advocates but open to all. For more information on NMCADV click here! 

If you are interested in having CSVANW present to your organization, agency or community, Presentation Request Forms are available for download by clicking here! 

S.A.F.E. HOUSE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM

S.A.F.E. House is excited to report that, over the past year and a half, our staff have worked diligently on integrating the necessary services to support our shelter's youth. We pursued funding to purchase and install new playground equipment at our facilities. We remodeled a vacant building into what we're calling the Kid's Corner-a space where afterschool tutoring, mentoring, and extracurricular activities will be hosted. As of February 24th, our residents aged 5 to 17 gained access to art therapy sessions offered in conjunction with the Domestic Violence Resource Center; and we piloted a 10-week Parenting Group that will enable our residents to better protect and communicate with their children. 

We at SAFE House strive to end the cycle of multi-generational trauma: one child at a time, one family at a time! Contact Rio at (505) 265-9233 to learn more about our volunteer opportunities and fundraising efforts! To learn more about S.A.F.E. House or to donate click here!
 



March 20-21, 2018
Tribal Leaders Summit
Albuquerque Marriott Uptown

March 31-April 1, 2018
Young Indigenous Queers Retreat
Institute of American Indian Arts Campus

April 13, 2018 
Trafficking in Tribal Communities
Shiprock Chapter House
Coming Soon!

October 6, 2018
#iWillRunForHer 5K and 1K Community Run/Walk
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
Coming Soon!

October 19, 2018
3rd Annual Awards Gala and Auction
Sandia Golf Club
Coming Soon!



























CSVANW Board of Directors 

CHARLENE TSOODLE-MARCUS
Executive Director
PeaceKeepers of ENIPC
Board Chair

LORRAINE EDMO
Executive Director
Native American Professional Parent Resources
Board Vice Chair

DAN LUCERO
Assistant Controller,
Pueblo De San Ildefonso
Board Treasurer

COLEEN WIDELL
Foundation Administrator
Williamson's Survivors Justice Initiative
Board Secretary

KENA CHAVEZ
Advocate Coordinator
Tewa Women United
Board Member

HEIDI TODACHEENE 
Government and Legislative Affairs Associate with Navajo Nation Washington DC Office
Board Member

THERESA ORTIZ
Health Services Director
Five Sandoval Indian Pueblos
Board Member

OLIVIA ROANHORSE
Vice President of Programs
Notah Begay III Foundation
Board Member

JOANNIE ROMERO 
Director of Community Relations
Poeh Cultural Center
Board Member



CSVANW Team

DELEANA OTHERBULL
Executive Director

KIM BENALLY
Training & Education Manager

ANGEL CHARLEY
Membership & Outreach Coordinator

VACANT
Sexual Assault Project Coordinator

CHEYENNE ANTONIO
Project Coordinator-
Trafficking

KEIOSHIAH PETER
Native Youth Coordinator

CURTISON BADONIE
Project and Media Assistant

 TAM DAVIS
Office Coordinator

  ABAGAIL TSO
 Intern 

ROBIN HUGHES 
PULAKOS
Bookkeeper and Accounting