NMCADV statement regarding the shootings at Emcore Corporation

By Pam Wiseman, Executive Director of the New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence, July 12, 2010

The shootings in our community today are a terrible tragedy and our hearts go out to the friends, family and colleagues of the victims, and to all whose lives will be touched by today's events.

We know that the authorities are saying the crime was domestic violence-related, but beyond that the New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NMCADV) has no information about and is not the appropriate party to comment on the specifics of the case. What we do know is that when horrific incidents like this occur, it further traumatizes people living in violent or abusive situations. Therefore NMCADV wants to reach out to all those traumatized by today's events to alert them to available domestic violence resources.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24 hours at 1-800-799-7233. In New Mexico, our Coalition has 29 member programs throughout the state, 6 of them in Albuquerque. These programs offer services that include shelter, crisis hotlines, safety planning, counseling and legal advocacy, and all services are free and confidential. Further information is available on our Resources page or by calling our office between 8am and 4pm Monday to Friday at (505) 246-9240.

Domestic violence cannot be contained in the home; it spills over into the community and affects us all. We must all make a commitment to call 911 immediately if we witness violence, and to reach out to anyone who we suspect may be a victim of abuse. NMCADV is on hand to help point concerned New Mexicans to the resources available for victims in our communities.

DV in the Workplace Training

The New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence joined the United Way of Central New Mexico and the Albuquerque Police Department to provide free training to employers about responding to domestic violence in the workplace. The first training session was held August 5, 2010, and the next session will be held on August 30, 2010. For registration information or to access training materials, please click here

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The New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence is nearing the end of its first round of Advocacy Roundtable events, and we want to hear from you how to make this as useful and relevant as possible for you. Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey, and please share it with your staff, colleagues, and other interested folks - whether or not they've attended the Advocacy Roundtable.

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The Advocacy Roundtable is a monthly opportunity for advocates to come together to learn from one another, to share resources and effective strategies, and to build a network of committed people working to end violence. This is an open meeting, and all are welcome to attend. Participation is available in person in Albuquerque, and there is always a conference calling option as well. For more information, see our Training Page.