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Press releases, fact sheets, and messaging best practices for journalists and communications professionals.
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Plain-language guides on how to support someone, talk to children, and engage your community.
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Tip Sheet Reporting on Sexual Violence Tips for Journalists
This tip sheet compiled by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center for journalists includes best practices and story ideas for writing about sexual violence.
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Sexual Violence in Disasters
This guide compiled by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center offers practical recommendations for victim advocates, emergency responders, disaster managers, and others to prepare for, prevent, and respond to sexual violence in disasters.
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Coloring Pages
An assortment of 58 coloring pages with messages of empowerment, strength, and community.
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Coloring Pages: NMSA Helpline
A simple and relaxing coloring page with the information for the NMSA Helpline.
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Forensic Interview Guide For Parents and Caregivers
Discovering that a child or teen in your life may have been abused or may have witnessed a traumatic event is likely to be a stressful experience. This information may help answer some of your questions about how the CAC and forensic interview process works.
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NM Survivor’s Bill of Rights
As a survivor, under NM Statutes you have specific rights. This brochure summarizes the rights of survivors under NMSA 30-9-21.
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The Debunking Handbook
Unless great care is taken, any effort to debunk misinformation can inadvertently reinforce the very myths one seeks to correct. This handbook offers tools to understand the psychology behind debunking and to effectively dispel myths.
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Model Guidelines: Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals in Domestic Violence Programs and Shelters
This document will help support Advocates and others in making better informed decisions regarding service animals and emotional support animals by providing an informed framework for addressing conflicts and embracing complications as an integral part of advocacy services.
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Disability Etiquette Top 10 Tips
When disability etiquette is used, everyone feels more comfortable and interacts more effectively. The United Spine Association offers 10 quick tips for how to respectfully support people with disabilities.
DownloadSexual assault programs across New Mexico provide free, confidential support for survivors, loved ones, and communities. Whether you’re looking for advocacy, counseling, medical care, legal support, or other resources, help is available. Find your local program and connect with services near you.
