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Existe Ayuda (Help Exists) Toolkit

Arte Sana's Existe Ayuda (Help Exists) project is to produce and disseminate replicable Spanish-language outreach materials to help improve the cultural competence of service providers and the accessibility of services for Spanish-speaking victims of sexual violence. These materials—glossaries, PowerPoint presentations, and other tools—will help facilitate the work of bilingual/bicultural staff, especially those who are just beginning Spanish-language programs. The project was funded by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC)/U.S. Department of Justice.

FACING TRAUMA - Do You Have A Story We Should Hear?

Discovery Fit and Health is looking for survivors who have sustained facial injuries resulting from domestic violence or violent crimes for the documentary series FACING TRAUMA.

Facing Trauma follows Dual Board Certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Dr. Andrew Jacono as he helps put back together the faces and lives of people who have been tragically and visibly scarred by violence and are struggling to move forward.

Dr. Jacono's expert reconstructive treatment will be provided FREE for the benefit of the survivor.

Broken Trust

Harsh, anti-immigrant sentiment is influencing our lawmakers to create unnecessary links between law enforcement and immigration enforcement, creating significant barriers for domestic violence victims and their children. Enlace Comunitario, a domestic violence organization in Albuquerque, NM that serves immigrant families, has created a video that addresses this issue. Watch the video: http://www.enlacenm.org/brokentrust.html

Enlace's Executive Director, Claudia Medina, also wrote an editorial in the Albuquerque Journal regarding immigration legislation and other legal measures being introduced in New Mexico, and the chilling effect it can have on victims of domestic violence who are immigrants.

Domestic Violence Rises Nationwide for Third Year While Economy Struggles, according to May Kay Truth About Abuse National Survey Government Budget Cuts Take Toll on Survivors and Shelters

Domestic violence shelters throughout the United States report the economy continues to significantly affect women-with domestic violence increasing for the third straight year and government cutbacks decreasing shelters' ability to help survivors. In addition to domestic violence incidents growing and funding sources diminishing, the abuse is reportedly more severe, victims are struggling to find jobs and shelters expect the situation will only get worse in light of the economy -- according to the third "Mary Kay Truth About Abuse" national survey.

The New Latina’s Bible: The Modern Guide to Love, Spirituality, Family and La Vida

new_latinas_bible_book Hot off the press is Sandra Guzman's The New Latina's Bible: The Modern Guide to Love, Spirituality, Family and La Vida. This revised and updated "Bible" includes two new chapters: Latina Blues: It's Not in Your Head and When Love Hurts: The Dirty Secret of Dating and Domestic Violence among Latinas.

Initial praise for the book includes Publishers Weekly: "Hip and Chatty, with serious undertones, this 'bible' will be a valuable resource for young Latina women."

Rosie Perez, Actress: "I was so moved by Sandra's vulnerability, honesty, and wisdom...Her stories of tears, joy, laughter, triumphs, disappointments and lessons learned allows us to see how similar and connected we are..."



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Existe Ayuda (Help Exists) Toolkit

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Broken Trust

Domestic Violence Rises Nationwide for Third Year While Economy Struggles, according to May Kay Truth About Abuse National Survey Government Budget Cuts Take Toll on Survivors and Shelters

The New Latina’s Bible: The Modern Guide to Love, Spirituality, Family and La Vida

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