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Are you being abused or abusing someone? Review the cycle of domestic violence.

Domestic violence under the penal code is defined as abuse committed against an adult or a minor who is a spouse, former spouse, cohabitant, former cohabitant, or person with whom the suspect has had a child or is having or has had a dating or engagement relationship.

People in all walks of life can be victims of family violence or harassment, abuse, or life-endangering situations. Learn how to determine if you or someone you know is being hurt and how to get help.

Contact Information for the Family Advocacy Center.

The Albuquerque Family Advocacy Center would like to thank the sponsors, listed below, for giving above and beyond.

City of Albuquerque Opens Business Resource Center

Business Resource Center will house the New Mexico Minority Business Development Agency and the Small Business Office in Barelas

Business Resource Center

Business Resource Center Ribbon Cutting

APD Highlights Fentanyl Operations

Officers, detectives tackle trafficking and street level Fentanyl offenses

Roles and Responsibilities of Neighborhood Association Board Members

Depending on the structure of your association board and bylaws, there can be several leadership roles within a Neighborhood Association. When new board members are elected, it is always helpful to clearly explain the specific expectations of their role once they have joined.

The Importance of Having an Electronic File Share System

Setting up a shared document system helps with board members transitions, creates a sense of transparency, and can help with accessibility of documents.

You want to be part of this!

Want to grow your neighborhood involvement? Try developing an effective elevator pitch that you can use anywhere in your neighborhood to talk about the benefits of getting involved. Help your neighbors know they want to be part of what you're doing in the neighborhood!

Using Nextdoor - Helpful Tips and Suggestions for Neighborhood Associations

Have you joined Nextdoor yet? It’s a private social network that allows people to share information within a specific geographical area, post events, communicate concerns about criminal activity, and generally connect with people that might have similar interests and concerns.

Recruiting and Retaining Members

Tangible tips on finding new members and keeping them engaged long-term!

Be Goal-Focused

What steps can a neighborhood association take to become better organized and more focused in its planning?

Preventing Polarization in your Association

All the skills of communication, conflict resolution, and collaboration are ways to prevent conflict from escalating into polarization which divides a community. However, it is important to pay attention for warning signs because polarization can be so damaging.

Turn Dispute into a Deal

Learn how your association can have the quality, respectful discussions necessary to speak with ‘one voice’ by using principled negotiation to turn the dispute into a deal.

Building Consensus

Learn how your association can have the quality, respectful discussions necessary to speak with ‘one voice’ by building consensus.

Planning for a Successful Meeting

Good meetings are the result of a few consistent practices. Prepare well.