El Refugio, Inc., Domestic Violence & Victim Advocacy in Southwest New Mexico

El Refugio (ERI) operates the Casa Carmel Shelter for battered women/men and their children, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Temporary shelter is provided for up to 90 days with 30 day reviews. Safety and security are provided along with case management services and educational programs.

Our guidelines and rules set a safety structure for single women/men and their children. Those entering the shelter must be self-sufficient and in immediate danger. El Refugio's mission and goal is to provide the doorway that is essential to a new life without violence and a path to taking control and restoring self-respect through our [Services & Programs].

El Refugio's Casa Carmel Shelter, a doorway to a new life without violence, a doorway to reclaiming control and restoring self-respect. We provide classes that deal with dynamics of domestic violence and ways to break the cycle. We are able to do this work because of the dedication and continuous support of [Volunteers] from the community.

Every year, millions of Americans are affected by crime. Many will need ongoing care and resources. April 18-24 is National Crime Victims' Rights Week, a time to celebrate the progress achieved, raise awareness of victims' rights and services, and stand with our families, neighbors, friends, and colleagues whose lives have been forever altered by crime. We resolve to reach out, listen, and support them as they press forward on a path to recovery. We commit to better support victims by earning and building their trust and by engaging our communities in response efforts. This National Crime Victims' Rights Week, show victims they are not alone. Call El Refugio, Inc. at 575-538-2125 to learn how you or someone you know can get the help they need.

Call 855-4-VICTIM or visit Victim Connect. Org to learn about victims' rights and options, confidentially and compassionately.

There is no excuse for abuse . . .