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Improving New Mexico’s community response to child abuse.

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The NM Children’s Alliance is an accredited chapter of the NCA made up of children’s advocacy centers (CACs) in NM. A program of NMCSAP as of 2019.

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Getting ready for this nationally accredited victi

Getting ready for this nationally accredited victim advocacy training provides just for #NewMexico! 💜#nmcacs #endchildabuse #supportsurvivors #weloveadvocates #training #wrcac #nrcac

We are stronger together. 💜#nmcacs #endchildabu

We are stronger together. 💜#nmcacs #endchildabuse #supportsurvivors #NewMexico #nmpol @lapinonsars @arisesas @vssbelieves @cambrisyling @casa.chaves @se_nm_child_advocacy_centers @childhaven_foundation @fyi_nm @all_faiths @taoscav @solacecrisistreatment

#didyouknow that federal Victims of Crime Act and

#didyouknow that federal Victims of Crime Act and other funding is influenced by our state’s census data? NM’s kids deserve to #becounted! Deadline to respond to the #census is September 30th! 💜#nmcacs #endchildabuse #supportsurvivors @icountnm

Today we had the privilege to share the important

Today we had the privilege to share the important work of our CACs with all five members of our federal congressional delegation! We are so grateful to the staff of @repdebhaaland @reptorressmall @repbenraylujan @senatormartinheinrich and @senatortomudall for meeting with us and for supporting victims of child abuse.💜#nmcacs #cacsrespondfirst #cacsareessential #endchildabuse #supportsurvivors

#repost• @projecturok Today begins a new month,

#repost• @projecturok Today begins a new month, so our #mondaymotivation is to unload all the heaviness here...we can all take a weight off each other’s shoulders with some extra support 💛
🎨: @spoonie_village 💜#nmcacs #endchildabuse #supportsurvivors

#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealthresource #mentalhealthwarrior #mentalhealthmatters #mentalillness #urok #mentalhealthsupport #mentalillnessawareness

Happy #NationalDogDay!! Whether it’s the trained

Happy #NationalDogDay!! Whether it’s the trained facility dogs in #Alamogordo and #Roswell or the comforting presence of the sweet companion dog in #Carlsbad, the kids & families at our CACs are grateful for the presence of these furry friends. 🐶💜#nmcacs #endchildabuse #supportsurvivors

Another helpful training from @zeroabuseproj! Over

Another helpful training from @zeroabuseproj! Over 50 participants joined us to learn the most current best practices for doing #forensic interviews during this #pandemic - so nice to see many of our CACs participating along with other community partners: @lapinonsars @all_faiths @casa.chaves @se_nm_child_advocacy_centers @childhaven_foundation @fyi_nm @cyfd_nm @nmagofficial @nmcsap @casafortalezanm @lascrucespolice @silver_regional_sass 💜#nmcacs #endchildabuse #supportsurvivors

#repost from our #SantaFe CAC• 💜@solacecrisis

#repost from our #SantaFe CAC• 💜@solacecrisistreatment Questions can *increase* anxiety for many kids.

#anxiety #anxietyrelief #anxietyawareness #anxietysupport #mentalhealth #startswithusnm #activelistening #connect #connection #statements #nmcacs #endchildabuse #supportsurvivors

💜these daily ?s from @crimevictimsorg! 1. What

💜these daily ?s from @crimevictimsorg! 1. What are you grateful for? ✨2. Who are you checking in on/connecting with today? 🌻3. What expectations of “normal “ are you letting go of today? 🦚 3. How are you getting outside today? 🌞4. How are you moving your body today?🧜‍♀️5. What beauty are you creating, cultivating, or inviting today? 🦋#selfcare #trauma #grief #nmcacs

#didyouknow 🗣NO is a complete sentence! Teachin

#didyouknow 🗣NO is a complete sentence! Teaching kids about consent can help prevent abuse & help them to recognize #healthyrelationships. Questions about kids & consent? Learn more at https://www.stopitnow.org/ohc-content/why-permission-from-a-child-or-underage-teen-doesnt-count 💜#nmcacs #endchildabuse #supportsurvivors #endsexualviolence #itstartswithus

“For those who have had to carry much in silence

“For those who have had to carry much in silence, may you find safe space to release and speak truth.” 💜#nmcacs #endchildabuse #supportsurvivors #endsexualviolence #ripdaisycoleman

🗣Child sex trafficking is child sexual abuse 🗣Learn more today on #WorldDayAgainstTrafficking. #nmcacs #endchildabuse #supportsurvivors

#didyouknow that July 30th is #worlddayagainsttraf

#didyouknow that July 30th is #worlddayagainsttraffickinginpersons? Our CACs are here to help, with several CACs who have specialized training to assist in #childsextrafficking cases. 💜#nmcacs #endchildabuse #supportsurvivors #endchildtrafficking

Sending best wishes to Alicia, our dedicated CAC D

Sending best wishes to Alicia, our dedicated CAC Director from @fyi_nm, who will continue to help children in her next position. Congratulations & thanks for all of your hard work! NMCA will miss you greatly. 💜🌈🌺#nmcacs #endchildabuse #supportsurvivors

Thank you to @abqjournal for reaching out to us ab

Thank you to @abqjournal for reaching out to us about this important topic! Here’s the link to the full article: https://www.abqjournal.com/1480335/social-distancing-leads-to-a-drop-in-child-abuse-reports-ex-teachers-other-adults-losing-the-ability-to-notice-problems-and-signs-of-neglect.html 💜#nmcacs #endchildabuse #supportsurvivors #cacsrespondfirst #newmexico #coronavirus #safeandhealthy

#repost Because the way we talk about #sexualabuse

#repost Because the way we talk about #sexualabuse matters. 💜#nmcacs #endchildabuse #supportsurvivors • @cacfjd #chooseyourwords #advocateforchildren #sexualabuseawareness #humantrafficking #sexualassault #standupforchildren Repost @emergeglobal

#repost from our CAC in Las Cruces - a good remind

#repost from our CAC in Las Cruces - a good reminder that children & youth are paying attention! 💜 #nmcacs #endchildabuse #supportsurvivors • @lapinonsars When modeling a healthy relationship there are key factors that come into play. Some of these include
1.) being supportive
2.)respect
3.) creating safety
4.) empathy
5.) communication
Let’s be mentors and model this type of behavior!
#startswithusnm #lascrucesnm #newmexico #prevention #healthyrelationships #lapinon

#repost - NMCA was in Taos last week delivering do

#repost - NMCA was in Taos last week delivering donations to our CAC there! Thanks to Shana for being there to receive them and @flipsolomon for the cool mask! 🐝💜#nmcacs #endchildabuse #supportsurvivors • @taoscav Thank you NMCA Director Melissa Ewer for bringing donations up from the New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs and Western Sky Community Care for children’s toys and supplies!

#repost - 8 ways to share encouraging words with k

#repost - 8 ways to share encouraging words with kids! 🌞empathy 🤔curiosity 🐝sociability 🌵resilience ✨self-awareness 🌈integrity 🦚resourcefulness 🎨creativity 💜 #nmcacs #endchildabuse #supportsurvivors

#repost • @startswithusnm Reposting from Quay Co

#repost • @startswithusnm Reposting from Quay County Health Council. #covid #newmexico #startswithusnm #communitycare

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