If you have been experiencing domestic violence
For domestic violence and intimate partner violence, our SANEs are available 24hrs to provide you with services. Domestic violence services include a physical examination, injury documentation, referrals, documenting the assault, analgesic drugs for pain, and more. The examination may be scheduled by you, law enforcement, the hospital, your family/friends, an advocate, etc. If you have visible injuries for documentation, or have survived a recent strangulation incident, you can activate one of our SANEs by calling (505) 884-7263. ​Tenemos servicios en Español las 24 horas del día, siete días a la semana para nuestros pacientes. Si eres víctima de abuso sexual o abuso doméstico, tenemos ayuda para ti. Habla (505)-884-7263 para hablar con una enfermera.
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In the case of severe injury and in some cases of strangulation, the nurse might refer you to the ER for evaluation prior to making an appointment: these recommendations are made to prioritize your health and safety. The nurse will provide further instruction about the nearest emergency department that can evaluate you and can then schedule you for services at Albuquerque SANE​ after your evaluation.​
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Law enforcement does not need to be involved for you to be seen by us. SANE services are 100% free for victims and totally confidential. Your exam will be conducted in our clinic in a respectful, caring, and supportive manner. A trained crisis advocate will be available to provide other support for you. Advocates can answer any questions about restraining orders, temporary shelter, counseling, etc.
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Our SANEs are prepared to support your case in legal proceedings: our SANEs receive subpoenas for trial and can testify to the injuries you sustained from your abuse.
If you are in danger: Dial 911 for help.
If you are experiencing suicidal or homicidal ideation: Dial 988 for help.
If you have life-threatening injuries: go to an emergency room.
Please dial (505) 884-7263 to dispatch a sexual assault nurse examiner.
The Domestic Violence Resource Center operates a crisis hotline: (505) 248-3165
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Victims can leave the relationship at any time if they really want. Cheyenne must be exaggerating about the abuse if she keeps going back to him.
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Domestic violence only happens in lower class homes. Justin has a good job, a beautiful family, and volunteers at Church. He can't be abusive.
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Victims are provoking their partner. Shea is an alcoholic and must've picked a fight for him to hit her like that. Did you even see how much whiskey she had to drink?
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On average, it takes more than 7x times for someone to leave an abusive relationship permanently.
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Abusers can come from all backgrounds. Domestic violence happens in all socioeconomic levels, races, genders, sexualities, religions, and much more.
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Abusers make a deliberate choice of who, when, and where they abuse. Certain situations can make it easier for a victim to be abused, but victims never cause their own abuse.