New Mexico Clearinghouse on Sexual Abuse and Assault Services

A project of the New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs, Inc.

3909 Juan Tabo NE, Suite 6, Albuquerque NM 87111 USA
phone: 505/883-8020    fax: 505/883-7530
email: nmcsap@swcp.com

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Services of the New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs (NMCSAP)

Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits and Child Sexual Abuse Protocol Packets

These kits and packets are developed, assembled, and distributed by the Coalition. Child packets include a coloring book explaining what they can expect to go through during the exam and investigation. The Coalition provides a companion video which details the proper collection of evidence.

Sexual Assault Medical Billing Verification and Payment

As of July, 1995, the State of New Mexico pays 100% of the forensic medical exam per victim per year on bills resulting from rape exams, evidence collection, or child sexual abuse exams. Up to $150 is paid on medical costs not associated with evidence collection (injury repair, medications, etc.). The Coalition sends packets with billing instructions to medical providers throughout New Mexico on how to obtain these payments. The bills and verification forms are then sent to the Coalition where they are verified for payable services. The verified bills are then paid by the Coalition through a special Division of Mental Health fund.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

The Coalition annually obtains a proclamation from the Governor designating May for awareness activities. Packets of awareness materials are sent to all sexual abuse program coordinators in order for all New Mexico communities to have the opportunity to receive awareness programs. The Coalition develops, prints, and distributes a brochure specifically for the Awareness month which is sent in bulk to all coordinators for further distribution within their communities.

Sexual Abuse Information Brochures and Posters

The Coalition develops, prints and distributes several items. On the back of many of the brochures is a current listing of all rape crisis centers and mental health crisis line numbers of all community centers throughout the state. The materials include:

§ A Guide For Friends and Family of Sexual Violence Survivors (PCAR) - A guide for family and friends of sexual assault survivors to understand what the survivor may be going through.

§ Do Children Sexually Abuse Other Children? - A brochure about preventing sexual abuse among children and youth.

§ From Victim To Survivor - An information brochure for victims of rape. (Available in Spanish)

§ Incest Survivors: What Do I Do Now? - A brochure for adult survivors of childhood molestation.

§ Lesbians and Sexual Assault - A brochure that discusses the special needs and issues of lesbians and sexual assault.

§ Let’s Talk: Speaking Up to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse - A brochure about speaking up to prevent child sexual abuse.

§ Male Victims Of Rape - An information brochure to let males know they are not alone and help is available.

§ Overcoming Painful Past Experience - A guide to understanding the role of trauma on our life, and the steps for overcoming the effects of trauma.

§ Parent Empowerment - A guide to helping your child in the aftermath of sexual abuse.

§ Posters: Male Involvement in Sexual Violence Prevention; Child Sexual Abuse Awareness, etc.

§ Prevent Child Sexual Abuse - A brochure with facts about sexual abuse and how to prevent it.

§ Protecting Children with Disabilities from Sexual Assault: A Parent’s Guide

§ Rape In Marriage - A brochure explaining the facts and myths of marital rape.

§ Responding to Child Sexual Abuse In New Mexico: An Educator's Responsibility: a video for schools in New Mexico, with an accompanying supplement.

§ Responding To Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence And Stalking: A Guide For Law Enforcement In New Mexico This booklet is reprinted annually with current state and federal statutes, investigation protocols, statewide resources and special sections on Full Faith and Credit, Stalking and Strangulation.

§ Safe Strong and Free: What Can I do About Secret Touching/Child Sexual Abuse? -A brochure for young children to prevent sexual abuse and to assist those children who have already been abused. (Available in Spanish)

§ Sexual Abuse of Persons with Developmental Disabilities: An Educational Guide

§ Sexual Abuse of Seniors: How Can I Be Safer? - A guide for senior citizens to be aware of the possibilities of sexual abuse.

§ Stop It Now! Helpline (www.stopitnow.com) - A brochure on how to get help if you are concerned about sexually inappropriate behaviors in yourself, in another adult, adolescent or child.

§ Talking To Your Children About Sex - How to use open discussions about sex, privacy, respect and values to prevent the sexual abuse and exploitation of children and teens. (Available in Spanish)

§ Top Ten Important Questions For Kids - A brochure about kids rights, privacy, respect, abuse and sexual abuse.

§ Understanding Children’s Sexual Behaviors - A guide for children’s natural and healthy sexual behavior verses sexual behavior of concern.

These brochures are available, free of charge, to anyone living in New Mexico. They may be ordered by calling the Coalition at 505-883-8020. Supplies are limited.

School Prevention Projects

Rural New Mexico School Sexual Abuse Prevention Project--The Coalition currently offers a multitiered series of trainings which include the following audiences: community response professionals, teachers, parents, and students. Offering trainings to each of these groups is designed to create a sense of "shared responsibility" in rural communities. Teachers manuals and student brochures are also distributed through this project.

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