Solace Sexual Assault Services

Can you make it next Tuesday!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you 🙏🏻

~June 11th! ⚡️~
We are delighted to be doing a show in Santa Fe New Mexico at Cowgirl, Santa Fe, New Mexico to help raise money for Solace Sexual Assault Services.
Solace provides “comprehensive support and healing for survivors of sexual assault in northern New Mexico.”
If you are in the area, PLEASE and support such a worthy cause. 💛
Sponsored by the wonderful KBAC 98.1 Radio Free Santa Fe ⚡️
My fabulous label mate Pi Jacobs will be kicking the show off at 7:30pm, and the ever fabulous Aubrey Richmond and Ainjel Æ Emme will join me on stage right after!
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-triple-threat-for-solace-music-event-at-the-cowgirl-tickets-909851449177
Blackbird Record Label KG Music Press Heather Lomax

Thank you, thank you, thank you! With your help, we raised $20,816 for survivors in our community. But our work doesn't end here. We're committed to continuing education, inspiration, and support for survivors. Spread the word and discover more at findsolace.org.

Our Virtual Race for Solace is nearing the finish line! We are so grateful to everyone who has donated so far. Let's push through these last couple of days to donate, educate, and create a violence-free community!

The Race continues! We're in the final stretch of April and we need your help to the finish line. All hands in to support survivors

Solace preventionists, victim advocates, forensic interviewers, therapists, administrative staff and DA office employees, stood in solidarity for Denim Day. The day started with appreciation for our Multi-Disciplinary Team and a presentation about Denim Day and prevention for sexual assault awareness month and child abuse prevention month. We could not do this work without our community and what a great way to celebrate Victim Right’s week. For more information, go to denimday.org and here’s a quick synopsis.
Since 1999, Peace Over Violence has run an inspiring and powerful opportunity to practice solidarity and support survivors by renewing our commitment to exposing harmful behaviors and attitudes surrounding sexual violence. Denim Day is a campaign on a Wednesday in April in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The campaign began after a ruling by the Italian Supreme Court where a sexual assault conviction was overturned because the justices felt that since the victim was wearing tight jeans, she must have helped the person who sexually assaulted her remove her jeans, thereby implying consent. The following day, the women in the Italian Parliament came to work wearing jeans in solidarity with the victim. Peace Over Violence developed the Denim Day campaign in response to this case and the activism surrounding it. Since then, what started as a local campaign to bring awareness to victim blaming and destructive myths that surround sexual violence has grown into a movement. As the longest running sexual violence prevention and education campaign in history, Denim Day asks community members, elected officials, businesses, and students to make a social statement with their fashion statement by wearing jeans on this day as a visible means of protest the misconceptions that surround sexual violence.

Thank you to all who have donated so far to The Virtual Race for Solace. We need your help to finish the month strong! please spread the word and help support our survivors.

The end of sexual violence begins with advocacy and education. Let's use our voices to empower our survivors!

The Race is on! Thank you for another week of support. Your donations mean the world to us and the survivors we are fighting for. Let's keep this momentum going!

Discover the comprehensive support at Solace Sexual Assault Services. Explore our levels of care options designed to meet your needs, where you are. From counseling to advocacy, we're here to empower you on your journey to healing.
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Sexual violence can happen to anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. This April, let's stand together to raise awareness and support survivors of sexual assault. It's time to break the stigma and provide a safe space for healing.

What a first week! Thank you to everyone who has donated so far - we were able to raise $8901! We still have some (virtual) laps to run to get to $52,000, so let's spread the word and help our survivors!

https://www.findsolace.org/race-for-solace

Did you know Solace Sexual Assault Services provides essential support in English or Spanish at no cost?

Education & Prevention: Tailored prevention programs for schools and communities.

Therapy: Crisis intervention and long-term therapy for survivors of sexual assault, trafficking, and stalking.

Forensic Interviewing: Accredited center for safe and supportive interviews of child and youth victims.

Advocacy: Immediate support and resources for survivors of sexual violence.

Discover how we can help you or someone you know at findsolace.org

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Awareness Month. These two critical campaigns call for breaking the silence and standing in solidarity with survivors. Let's join hands to raise awareness, advocate for change, and provide unwavering support to those who have endured these traumas. Learn more about Solace's efforts to combat sexual violence and support our cause at findsolace.org.

The Virtual Race for Solace is live! During the month of April, help us reach our goal of $52,000 to support sexual assault survivors and the resources to make New Mexico and beyond violence-free!

Donate today at findsolace.org/race-for-solace

Practice Random Acts of Kindness. Let's infuse our days with gestures of love and compassion. Small acts have the power to create ripples of positivity.

Solace offers comprehensive services for individuals of all ages, races, religions, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We take pride in being a one-stop destination for support and healing.

Guided by justice, hope, dignity, resiliency, equity, collaboration, and advocacy for social change—these are the values that drive us at Solace Sexual Assault Services.

February marks Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, a crucial time to shine a light on the importance of healthy relationships. Let's educate ourselves and others about the signs of abuse and work together to create a culture of respect and understanding. Love should never hurt.

Mindfulness Monday! Amid our busy lives, and especially while healing, let's take a moment to embrace the present. Mindfulness invites us to find joy in the now, appreciating each breath and every moment.

Behind every impactful service is an exceptional team! Thank you to the compassionate individuals at Solace Sexual Assault Services—dedicated to making a positive impact and providing unwavering support.

Native women are 2.5 times more likely to experience sexual violence than other women in the US? Tap into our education and prevention resources to strengthen and empower our indigenous community members to create a sexual violence-free New Mexico.

Seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness. 💙 If you or someone you know needs help, our team is here for you. Reach out, and let's walk this journey together.

Your story matters. 🌟 If you feel comfortable, share a part of your journey. You never know who you might inspire.
Whether with trusted friends, family, or the team at Solace, your voice deserves to be heard.

Solace's Education and Prevention Manager, Mary Beth, presented to St. Johns College staff and student Resident Advisors as part of their training before January Orientation.

The presentation on how to respond to a disclosure of sexual assault was wonderful and full of great conversations that left the E&P team on a high as they left the beautiful snowy campus.

This is the second year Solace is able to offer this presentation and we are so grateful for this collaboration and to SJC staff ensuring their campus community is informed.

Thank you for having us

The New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs is seeking $4 million in funding from the legislature to sustain services for 15 sexual assault program providers and 11 Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE). Half of the funds are intended to replace diminishing federal dollars from the Victims of Crime Act, affecting core program funding.

New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs ask for $4 million in funding - NM Political Report New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs is asking the legislature for a $4 million appropriation in recurring money from the general fund this year, executive director, Alexandria Taylor told NM Political Report. Taylor said the money goes to sustain services for the 15 sexual assault progra...

Repost for NMCSAP : Students deserve fulfilling college experiences safe from sexual violence. We're asking the to invest in our students and our campuses by passing legislation this session that supports survivors and works to prevent violence in the first place!

Image Description: White text in a red rectangle reads “College is the time for…” below are a collage of words in different fonts reading “growth, learning, curiosity, self discovery, new experiences, friendship, dreams, adventure, teamwork, community” Under that in a red rectangle reads “not for sexual violence!”

Happy New Year! As 2024 begins, let's continue the fight for the end of violence and the empowerment of all survivors. Join us in making New Mexico and beyond free of sexual assault.

As we close out 2023, let's embrace the promise of fresh beginnings and renewed hope. Solace Sexual Assault Services wishes you a year filled with healing, strength, and resilience. Together, we can create a future free from violence.

Compassion in action. Our advocates work tirelessly to connect survivors with the resources they need. No one should face the aftermath alone. Reach out; we're here for you.