TWU’s V.O.I.C.E.S. Program
Program Manager: Corrine Sanchez 505.310.5451 corrine@tewawomenunited.org
Hotline Crisis Center of Norther NM
1.800-720.1656
Hotline Solace Treatment Center (SF Rape Crisis Center)
1.800.721.7273
Report Child Abuse
1.800.797.3260
Hotline BIA Nat’l Child Abuse
1.800.633.5155
SF Sane
505.989.5952
National Suicide Prevention
1.800.273.8255
Nat’l Center for Victims of Crime
1.800.394.2255
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1.800.799.7233
V.O.I.C.E.S. (Valuing Our Integrity with Courage, Empowerment, and Support) is a culturally based response to sexual violence and other trauma related to sexual violence in the diverse communities located in Northern New Mexico primarily, Northern Santa Fe and Rio Arriba Counties and the Pueblos and Tribal Nations located in New Mexico.
V.O.I.C.E.S. is comprised of two projects. Brave Voices Project for children 3–17 years old who are impacted by child sexual abuse, sexual assault, rape and other trauma related to sexual violence. Spirit of Butterfly Project addresses sexual assault, rape and other trauma related to sexual violence for adults 18 years and older.
The V.O.I.C.E.S. Program through its two projects offers advocacy, case management, referral resources, access to mental health counseling, access to holistic healing modalities, access to SANE exams, multi-disciplinary team development, coordination and facilitation, and peer support groups. V.O.I.C.E.S also offers trainings, community outreach and educational events, helping the helper sessions, and cultural competency/ sensitivity trainings.
Program Services
- Advocacy
- Case Management
- Referral to available community services
- Multi-Disciplinary Team Coordination
- Community Education
- Peer Support Groups
- Access to Holistic Healing Modalities
- Access to Counseling and Therapy
- Forensic Interviews and Family Advocacy
Statistical Information V.O.I.C.E.S. Program 2008 and 2009
Brave Voices Forensic Interviewing Project:
2008
84% sexual abuse, 3% physical abuse, 13 % witness/ other
45 children interviewed 80% female, 20% male
11% 0-3 years old 67% Hispanic
16% 4-6 years old 18% Native American
22% 7-9 years old 13% White
29% 10-12 years old 2% Other
22% 13-17 years old
53% Disclosure 36% CYFD Involved
93% Advocate Present at Interview
Referral Sources: Espanola PD, DA, BIA, FBI, Los Alamos PD, NM State Police – Espanola, Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Office, Santa Clara Tribal Police
2009
77% sexual abuse, 12% physical abuse, 11 % witness/ other
37 children interviewed 65% female, 35% male
11% 0-3 years old 68% Hispanic
22% 4-6 years old 19% Native American
32% 7-9 years old 13% White
27% 10-12 years old 0% Other
8% 13-17 years old
54% Disclosure 41% CYFD Involved
100% Advocate Present at Interview
Referral Sources: Espanola PD, BIA, FBI, Los Alamos PD, NM State Police – Espanola, Santa Clara Tribal Police, San Juan Tribal Police
Spirit of Butterfly Project:
2008
80% sexual assault/ sexual abuse, 19% DV, 1 % Stalking
76 individuals served (32 adults, 44 children) 90% female, 10% male
50% Hispanic 1% African American
9% White 4% Asian
36% Native American
137 peer support group sessions offered impacting 185 participants.
Over 150 Hours family advocacy was provided.
186 hours of mental health services.
66 hours of healing modalities.
Emergency shelter for 7 people totaling 10 nights.
194 training, meetings, or workshops were offered reaching approximately 3,705 participants.
2009
80% sexual assault/ sexual abuse, 19% DV, 1 % Stalking
103 individuals served (55 adults, 48 children) 90% female, 10% male
43% Hispanic 2% African American
8% White 1% Pacific Islander
46% Native American
120 peer support group sessions offered impacting 270 participants.
Over 130 Hours family advocacy was provided.
258 hours of mental health services.
36 hours of healing modalities.
Emergency shelter for 2 people totaling 2 nights.
497 training, meetings, outreach events, radio shows or workshops were offered reaching approximately 12,364 individuals/participants.
V.O.I.C.E.S. Staff
Forensic Interviewer : Corrine Sanchez | 505.747.3259 x1201 or 505.310.5451 | corrine@tewawomenunited.org
Family Advocate Coordinator: Louisa Baca | 505.747.3259 x1207 or 505.795.8488 | louisa@tewawomenunited.org
Family Advocate: Angelica Romero | 505.747.3259 x1213| angelica@tewawomenunited.org
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