Serving and empowering our community through medical/forensic services
content & trigger warning
The resources and content listed on this page may include sensitive information about rape and sexual violence, which may be triggering to some individuals. Discretion is advised.
Films and videos
Chanel Miller is a writer, artist, and sexual assault survivor. After her rapist got a lenient court sentence in 2016, she came forward to spark national discussion about the treatment of sexual assault victims. Her story is one of courage, resilience, and empowerment.
Available on: YouTube, 60 Minutes, Paramount+
Ranked as the #2 woman poet in the world, Sheri "Purpose" Hall wrote this piece from lived experience. She channeled the pain from her sexual assault, along with the pain of all her fellow survivors, into a spoken word poem that demolishes the stereotype of who we think represents a "rape victim".
Available on: YouTube, Write About Now
Books and written works
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
By Bessel van der Kolk
Trauma leaves a lasting impact, especially after sexual assault. In this 2014 book, survivors don't only learn about things like PTSD and the physical/emotional effects of their trauma: they can also learn how to cope with it.
Available for purchase on: Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Kindle Store, Google Books,Target, etc.
Audio discussion available on YouTube
Written on the Body: Letters from Trans and Non-Binary Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
Edited by Lexie Bean
Trans survivors deserve to tell their stories. Written by (and for!) fellow survivors in the trans community, this anthology explores the concerns and truths that many trans survivors experience post-assault, and offers support for people in the LGBTQIA+ community that have survived violence.
Available for purchase on: Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Jessica Kinglsey Publishers, etc.
Know My Name: A Memoir
By Chanel Miller
"I am a victim, I have no qualms with this word, only with the idea that it is all that I am." After finding herself in the middle of a landmark criminal case, this survivor reclaimed her voice by writing a bestselling memoir.
Available for purchase on: Walmart, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, etc.
Original victim impact statement available on BuzzFeed
What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing
By Bruce D. Perry & Oprah Winfrey
Childhood trauma can impact us even into our adulthood. This book encourages survivors to understand their pasts in order to heal and move forward. It also offers tools to develop resiliency, and guides survivors on how to navigate healthier coping responses to present day trauma.
Available for purchase on: Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Audible, etc.
Audio discussion available on YouTube
support groups and more
thrive group
hosted by: the domestic violence resource center of new mexico
The Thrive Group offers a safe space for survivors of domestic violence to make positive changes in their lives. Survivors can create connections, build self-esteem, gain life skills, learn emotional independence, and more.
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When: Contact the DVRCNM for more info
Where: Contact the DVRCNM for more info
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Call: (505)-248-3165
Email: hminami@dvrcnm.org
trauma-informed yoga
hosted by: the rape crisis center of central new mexico
This group activity is a calming, relaxing and therapeutic yoga class meant to help with relaxation and releasing stored trauma from the body. All supplies (yoga mats, water, etc.) are provided for this group.
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When: Mondays, from 5:30pm-6:30pm
Where: 9741 Candelaria Rd NE
(No prior experience needed)
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Call: (505)-266-7712
Email: mrose@rapecrisiscnm.org
male sexual assault survivors group
hosted by: the rape crisis center of central new mexico
The Male Sexual Assault Survivors Group is a weekly support group that provides empowerment and understanding to men, transmasculine, and all gender-nonconforming people who identify as male.
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When: Wednesdays, beginning at 2pm
Where: 9741 Candelaria Rd NE
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Call (505)-266-7712
Email info@rapecrisiscnm.org for more info
youth group (ages 13 - 20)
hosted by: the transgender resource center of new mexico
This activity and discussion-based, confidential peer support group is for Transgender, Nonbinary, and Gender Creative individuals between the ages of 13 to 20. After a sexual assault, adolescent survivors can process their emotions and find meaningful connection with other LGBTQIA+ youth in a safe space.
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When: 2nd Saturdays of the month at 1:00 PM
When: 4th Saturdays of the month at 1:00 PM
Where: 5600 Domingo Rd NE
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Call (505) 200-9086 for more info
Register here: Youth Group Registration