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Our Mission
The mission of the CSVANW (Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women) is to eradicate violence against Native women and children by championing social change within our communities. We are dedicated to taking responsibility for the future wellbeing of Native women and children. Through the pillars of support, education, and advocacy, we leverage our collective strengths, power, and unity towards the creation of violence-free communities.
Our Values
1. Culture: Our sacred belief systems guide us in community
2. Kinship: We honor our inherent responsibility to uphold the life and dignity of all our relations
3. Innovation: We inspire transformation through learning & bold action
4. Healing:We are committed to the ongoing healing of ourselves, our communities, & our lands
5. Inclusiveness: We create spaces, conversations, & movements that connect us all
Our History
Organized in 1995 by three founding Native women, Peggy Bird (Kewa), Darlene Correa (Laguna Pueblo) and Genne James (Navajo), the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women (CSVANW) was created to provide support to other Native advocates working in domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking and sex trafficking in New Mexico’s tribal communities. Their single goal: to eliminate violence against Native women and children.
Over two decades later, CSVANW continues to be a resource for training, advocate support, technical assistance and policy advocacy. CSVANW has also aided in supportive collaborations with tribal leadership to further develop and promote tribal, federal, state and local legislation, and policies that cultivate best-practices for responding to violent crimes against Native women and children.