Email from Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women Celebrate Women's History Month with CSVANW Your Voice Matters!     March 2025 Newsletter CSVANW Celebrates Women's History Month, uplifting and honoring matriarchs. March - Our story begins with her—honoring the strength of the matriarchs who have broken the cycles of generational trauma and paved the way for healthier traditions and communities. These women—our grandmothers, mothers, and aunties—have nurtured and protected our cultures, ensuring a strong foundation for future generations. By listening to the stories of our upbringing, we deepen our understanding of how to build safe, respectful, and thriving communities, grounded in the values of compassion and unity. This month, we proudly celebrate and uplift the native women who have shaped our culture with love, wisdom, and strength. At CSVANW, we highlight the voices of our membership and the organizations led by matriarchs, creating a platform to honor their invaluable contributions. Their compassion continues to strengthen our communities and preserve our cultural heritage for generations to come. Follow us across all platforms to stay connected with this important work and learn how we are continuing to honor and uplift the matriarchs who lead the way. #WHM2025#CYCLEBREAKERS Tiffany Jiron Executive Director, CSVANW CSVANW Celebrates 30 Years! The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women is excited to announce 30 years of service. We honor and celebrate three founding Native women, Peggy Bird (Kewa), Darlene Correa (Laguna Pueblo) and Genne James (Navajo), the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women (CSVANW) was created to provide support to other Native advocates working in domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking and sex trafficking in New Mexico’s tribal communities. Their single goal: To eliminate violence against Native women and children. We thank you founders! 11th Annual Tribal Leaders Summit 2025 CSVANW Announces the Launch of the "Breaking Cycles of Violence Conference" – A New Chapter in Advocacy and Support for Survivors of Violence in Native Communities. The Breaking Cycles of Violence Conference will take place on March 26, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico. This event is a critical space where advocates, victims, tribal governments, and community leaders come together to discuss the ongoing epidemic of violence in tribal communities, as well as the systems of justice, response, and prevention that can help end the cycle of violence. If you are attending and come from an organization, you are welcome to bring briefs, one pager, brochures, and or business cards. A resource table will be located inside the conference space for attendees to place and pick up resources. February - CSVANW staff presented at the Tribal Judicial Institute on Child Sex Trafficking Conference for tribal court judges from across the nation. CSVANW staff presented on the risk factors for native youth, how trafficking uniquely affects native communities in New Mexico, the seriousness of the Missing and Murdered crisis in New Mexico and its connection to trafficking, and a CSVANW staff's personal experience with navigating the judicial system as an impacted family member. CSVANW staff left participants feeling connected directly to the work of our survivor-led organization, and many expressed their heartfelt desire to deepen collaboration between CSVANW and tribal courts to better accomplish the work of supporting survivors of trafficking and community members impacted by MMIP. CSVANW is deeply grateful to the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) for their invitation to this event, and CSVANW is excited to continue working with them in supporting native survivors of violence in all aspects of our judicial system. March - CSVANW tabled at the roundhouse during the gun safety act presentations. Many individuals visited the CSVANW table. CSVANW handed out briefs, PPE, and CSVANW swag. February - CSVANW joined partners in Santa Fe for the 3rd annual SASP, SANE, and CAC Task Force Meeting hosted by the New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs. This gathering brought together advocates, service providers, and policymakers to strengthen efforts in addressing sexual violence across our communities. CSVANW is grateful for the opportunity to collaborate and continue our commitment to ending sexual violence in Native communities. Stay tuned for more updates on our advocacy efforts February - CSVANW staff hosted the year's first "Dynamics of Trafficking in Tribal Communities Training" in Albuquerque, New Mexico. CSVANW staff presented on the Stop, Observe, Act, and Respond (SOAR) model for supporting people who are currently experiencing trafficking or have experienced trafficking, and held four workshops to help participants understand how they could adapt SOAR to their workplaces. CSVANW invited organizations such as the Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC), ABQ Sane, Southwest Indigenous Women's Coalition (SWIWC), and Homeland Security's Trafficking Victim Assistance program to present on topics of trafficking outreach and support for Native women, substance use treatment and trafficking intersections, and trauma-informed SANE examinations for people experiencing trafficking. One participant expressed their appreciation for the welcoming space CSVANW developed for the training, and the connections they got to make in community. CSVANW extends our deepest gratitude to our participant and partner organizations for their support and the work they do February - CSVANW held the first CSVANW Membership meeting. The meeting was held at the CSVANW shared conference room. CSVANW provided the roles and responsibilities of CSVANW Membership. Informing members of the importance of their membership and valued input. CSVANW provided their department updates, past and future events. CSVANW members we allotted some time to update their individual and or organizations events and or trainings. Lunch was provided by Grandma Jo's Bakery. Thank you, members, for your dedication and support with CSVANW. February - CSVANW had the honor of presenting to the Kiva Club at UNM about Safe Dating & Recognizing Domestic and Sexual Violence. With a group of 9 engaged participants, we explored healthy relationships, red flags, and ways to support ourselves and others. We were also so inspired to see the students participating in a Narcan training, taking proactive steps to support their community’s safety and well-being. A huge thank you to the Kiva Club for their warm welcome, thoughtful gift, and heartfelt card. Your kindness and commitment to learning make a huge difference. If you or someone you know needs resources, we’re here to help! #CSVANW #SafeDating #HealthyRelationships #NarcanTraining #UNMKivaClub February - The Rape Crisis Center of New Mexico (RCCNM) invited CSVANW staff to present on the impact of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People in the State of New Mexico and its intersections with sex and labor trafficking. CSVANW staff engaged with a lively audience of participants completely new to the topic, and many had expressed their surprise upon learning so much about how violence affects Native communities in New Mexico, and their appreciation at now feeling more confident engaging with their Native American clients in a culturally sensitive way. CSVANW expresses our thanks and appreciation for our gracious and wonderful hosts from RCCNM!" February- CSVANW had the honor of presenting at LOOK ACROSS THE MOUNTAIN IX: Youth Are Our Future Conference for parents, teachers and students. We led two sessions on Teen Dating Violence (TDV), healthy relationships, boundaries, and consent, engaging with 30 participants from tribal schools across New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona. Alongside our presentations, we connected with attendees at our resource booth, providing educational materials and COVID PPE to support community health and safety. A special thank you to Sundance Educational Consulting, Inc. for inviting us for the third year in a row—we are grateful to be part of this important gathering! #TDVAwareness #HealthyRelationships #Consent #Boundaries #CSVANW #YouthEducation CSVANW announces Advocate of the Month. Advocates can be nominated by community members, colleagues, or CSVANW staff. The selected advocate will be featured in our monthly newsletter, social media, and website to uplift their contributions. The Advocate of the Month (AOTM) will also receive $250 to go towards their selfcare and well-being. An Advocate of the Month can only be selected one time per year. Government agencies and law enforcement agencies are not eligible for AOTM. This program is made available by the funding from the Crime Victim Reparation Commission STOPVAWA Funds. Please submit April nominations via email to [email protected] by 5pm 03/31/2025, subject: AOTM Nomination Advocates can be nominated by community members, colleagues, or CSVANW staff. The final selection will be made by an internal review committee. Thank you very much advocates you help stop violence against our relatives. Follow us on social media to stay updated when CSVANW is in the community. General contributions and donations from individual supporters and organizational partners are essential for CSVANW's sustainability and effectiveness. Your donation helps make it possible for us to cultivate and strengthen our ability to advocate for Native women and children and breaking of cycles of violence. Donate today CSVANW is seeking an Administrative Office Assistant The CSVANW Administrative Office Assistant is responsible for coordinating and strengthening the Coalition’s strategic operational and administrative performance. Coordinates and oversees the Coalition’s office functions for adequate cost control, smooth financial processes, and billing. Coordinates a variety of day-to-day office and clerical tasks to ensure that office operations are efficient and add maximum value to the organization. Provides strategic administrative solutions and processes that support the mission, goals, and objectives of the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women (CSVANW). Visit our Website #WHM2025#CYCLEBREAKERS Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email     Become a Member Donate Today Follow us on Social Media Stay Updated: Sign Up for Our Emails Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women | 4600 B Montgomery Blvd NE Ste 202 | Albuquerque, NM 87109 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice