Let鈥檚 Talk New Mexico, 10/10/24, 8am: domestic violence is the in the United States. New Mexico when it comes to women experiencing lifetime intimate partner violence. While a structure for collecting this type of data is still evolving, obtaining consistent data from law enforcement, tribal lands, college campuses, and hospitals is a challenge.
New Mexico has made some progress in protecting victims in recent years. In 2023, the that in order to obtain a protective order, victims no longer have the burden of proof of showing imminent danger or injury. In addition, the state constitution was amended in 2016 to require judges to determine that if someone is accused of a violent crime or is a danger to others that person might remain in jail without bond or has to pay a high bond to be released.
On this week鈥檚 Let鈥檚 Talk New Mexico, we鈥檒l recognize by discussing efforts in the state to make survivors safer and where improvements could still help more people. Have you ever sought help for domestic violence? What was that experience like? Email letstalk@kunm.org, leave a voice message on the web page for the show, or call in live Thursday morning at 8.
Guests:
- Patrick Gallegos, Sex Trafficking Project Coordinator,
- Maryellen Garcia, Chief Executive Director,
- Matt Mirarchi, Director of Advancement and Operations,
- Alexandria Taylor, Deputy Director,
- Sachi Watase, Executive Director,
Resources:
New Mexico Sexual Assault Helpline call/llame, text/enviar un mensaje or chat/chatee 1-844-NMSAHLP (1-844-667-2457) English and Spanish
1-800-799-SAFE
