If you are experiencing domestic violence
If you are experiencing domestic violence/intimate partner violence, our SANEs are available 24hrs to provide you with services. Domestic violence services include a physical examination, injury documentation, referrals, documenting the assault, analgesic drugs for pain, and more. The examination may be scheduled by you, law enforcement, the hospital, your family/friends, an advocate, etc. If you have visible injuries for documentation, or have survived a recent strangulation incident, you can activate one of our SANEs by calling (505) 884-7263.
If you are unsure if you meet this criteria, please call the Domestic Violence Resource Center first at (505)-248-3165 to consult with a service provider.
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Gracias al BCBSM (Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico) y United Way, tenemos servicios en Español las 24 horas del día, siete días a la semana para nuestros pacientes. Si eres víctima de abuso sexual o abuso doméstico, tenemos ayuda para ti. Habla (505)-884-7263 para hablar con una enfermera.
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Law enforcement does not need to be involved for you to be seen by us. SANE services are 100% free for victims and totally confidential. Your exam will be conducted in our clinic in a respectful, caring, and supportive manner. A trained crisis advocate will be available to provide other support for you. Advocates can answer any questions about restraining orders, temporary shelter, counseling, etc.
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Our SANEs are prepared to support your case in legal proceedings. Our SANEs receive subpoenas for trial, and can speak to the injuries you sustained from your abuse.
We are proud to be partnered with Albuquerque's Domestic Violence Resource Center, and work collaboratively together to best support victims of domestic violence.
If you are in danger: Dial 911 for help.
If you are experiencing suicidal or homicidal ideation: Dial 988 for help.
If you are injured: Seek medical care or go to an emergency room.
Please dial (505) 884-SANE (7263) to dispatch a sexual assault nurse examiner.
The Domestic Violence Resource Center operates a crisis hotline 24 hours-a-day. Call (505) 248-3165 for information.
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Victims can leave the relationship at any time if they really want. Cheyenne must be exaggerating about the abuse if she keeps going back to him.
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Domestic violence only happens in lower class homes. Justin has a good job, a beautiful family, and volunteers at Church. He can't be abusive.
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Victims must be provoking their partner. I bet Shea was drinking again and cheated on him. She probably deserved it when he hit her.
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On average, it takes more than 7x times for someone to leave an abusive relationship permanently.
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Domestic violence happens in all socioeconomic levels, races, genders, sexualities, religions, and more. Abusers can come from all backgrounds.
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Abusers choose to harm their partners. It's about power and entitlement over the victim, not personal interactions: that's victim-blaming.