Did you know that domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women? Every year, more than 3 million people are victims of domestic violence in the United States, most of them women and children. However, it's important to remember that domestic violence can happen to anyone regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation or income.

Thank you to the New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence for providing the following domestic violence statistics in New Mexico:

• 1 in 3 New Mexican women will experience domestic violence at some point in their lifetime.
• 1 in 7 New Mexican men will experience domestic violence at some point in their lifetime.
• In 2010, New Mexico law enforcement identified 19,587 incidents of domestic violence.
• About 63% of homeless women have been victims of intimate partner violence as adults.

The effects of domestic violence are astounding. Exposure to domestic violence as a child is linked to major diseases like cancer and stroke. Domestic violence is strongly linked to homelessness, with nearly half of U.S. cities reporting that domestic violence was the primary cause of homelessness in their municipalities.

10 New Mexico Domestic Violence Resources

While domestic violence continues to affect the lives of thousands of New Mexicans, there is help available for victims, perpetrators and children of domestic violence. The following domestic violence resources are available in our Resource Directory:

Domestic Abuse Intervention Center (DAIC)

The Domestic Abuse Intervention Center provides domestic violence help to all domestic violence clients, including the perpetrator and family. Types of assistance provided by DAIC include domestic violence counseling, awareness, 24-hour crisis intervention, life skills, court and personal advocacy.

Domestic Violence Hotline

Provided by the Santa Fe Community Foundation, this domestic violence hotline can be reached by calling (800) 473-5220.

Legal Aid for Domestic Violence in New Mexico

Legal Aid provides domestic violence legal resources for victims in Albuquerque and throughout the state of New Mexico. To reach someone knowledgeable about legal resources for victims of domestic violence, call the statewide Legal Aid hotline: (877) 974-3400.

The New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence

The New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence collaborates with agencies and advocates in the areas of program development, public policies, education and funding proposals. This organization acts as a clearinghouse for information and referrals.

Domestic Violence Resource Center

Located in Albuquerque, NM, the Domestic Violence Resource Center provides 24-hour on-site crisis intervention, legal advocacy, counseling, parenting classes, safe housing referrals, case management, empowerment workshops, domestic violence education and more.

Peacekeepers Domestic Violence Program

This is a domestic violence resource that serves native and non-native spouse and partners in the eight Northern Pueblos. Legal aid, mental health counseling, case management, and crisis intervention for perpetrators, victims and children are all available through the Peacekeepers Domestic Violence Program in New Mexico.

HEAL & The Nest Domestic Violence Shelter

Operated by Help End Abuse for Life, The Nest Domestic Violence Shelter is a not-for-profit organization with 28 beds. The Nest serves up to 42 women and children every day as it coordinates and offers domestic violence services like training and education, securing resources and affecting public policy.

The Storydancer Project

The Storydancer Project helps victims of domestic violence heal through culturally-relevant Core Wellness and Movement Arts programs and sustainable trainings. The program addresses the gap in health resources and provides self-care and resilience for survivors and offenders of domestic abuse.

Healing House Domestic Violence Shelter

Healing House provides shelter for up to 30 people per day in Deming, NM. Programs include emergency shelter and temporary housing for domestic violence victims, as well as nonresidential housing programs.

Community Against Violence

Community Against Violence provides emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence in New Mexico, short-term and long-term transitional housing, counseling, and support. Community Against Violence has a 24-hour crisis hotline that can be reached by calling (575) 758-9888.

For a complete listing of domestic violence resources in New Mexico, please visit our Resource Directory.

Would YOU add and New Mexico domestic violence resources to the list? Let us know in the comments!