These documents are what we give to every victim of violent death who contacts us. If you are a survivor, co-victim, or witness of a homicide, or a helper for anyone who is, these may be of use to you.
All the documents are contained in one single pdf here: Combined packet PDF (except for the full CVRC application, which you can find below):
- Our Mission and Goals
- A summary of our agency’s purpose.
- The Impact of Violent Death
- A summary of some of the effects of violent death on survivors.
- Core Needs of Victims
- A summary sheet of the most-needed areas of care for victims.
- GRIEF – More than a five letter word
- A brief guide to handling grief, and recognizing that it will not go away but can be understood and handled.
- Why attend a support group?
- Information about why a surviving victim may want to go to a support group meeting.
- For information about our support groups, click here: Support Groups.
- Victim Rights / Derechos
- A summary of the rights you have as a surviving victim of violent death (in English and Spanish).
- Additional Resources
- A one-page sheet containing a number of other agencies and helpers that may be useful to you.
- CVRC Compensation Application
- This is a copy of New Mexico’s Crime Victims Reparation Application. We can help you fill it out and submit it.
- You can also apply online at: https://www.cvrc.state.nm.us/cvrc-application/
- Welcome Letters
- Letters of welcome from fellow victim and advocate Joan Shirley, and from fellow victims and board members Gabino and Barbara Venegas.
- Survivor’s Toolkit A sheet containing items we put into a “survivor’s toolkit” to help victims.