NAMBE PUEBLO HEALTHY FAMILY SERVICES
(Domestic Violence Department offers legal services, therapeutic sessions, batterer’s intervention services, victim services, educational community trainings, group activities, and resources.)
If there is an emergency please contact Pojoaque Dispatch at (505)-455-2295 or BIA Law Enforcement at (505)-753-1430
OUR MISSION is to promote the wellness of individuals and community by providing quality cultural services through adaptable measures to increase safety, awareness, accountability, and healthy families.
OUR VISION is living the spirit of sacredness through the integration of core values and integrity.
OUR VALUES
- Respect: To honor others and treat all individuals with dignity.
- Trust and Confidentiality: All relationships will be established based on trust, confidentiality, and integrity. Services will be provided in a non-judgmental atmosphere incorporating availability and reliability.
- Safety and Support: All services will be comprehensive and provided in a safe environment.
- Compassion: All services will be provided in a compassionate and supportive manner to achieve wellness.
- Wisdom: The sharing of life experiences, knowledge, and self-discipline.
Domestic Violence Program Staff
“Domestic Violence is not traditional to any Native Culture.”-unknown
Rod Kaskalla, Supervisor
The Supervisor is the Domestic Violence Prevention Coordinator (DVP), Batterer’s Intervention and Well-Briety facilitator and coordinates CCR meetings with surrounding agencies to better support victims and survivors of domestic violence and other crimes. The Supervisor is on-call 24 hours for emergency services, he will respond when he receives a call from either Pojoaque Dispatch or BIA officers regarding an incident.
*PLEASE SEND ALL REFERRALS TO DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR*
Email: rkaskalla@nambepueblo.org Office: (505) 455-5593
Kelia Yanito, Legal and Victim Advocate (LVA)
The Legal/Victim Advocate is to ensure justice and support those affected by domestic violence and other crime. The (LVA) is to represent tribal members in tribal court with common civil legal matters and advocate on the behalf of the clients. The (LVA) is to help assist with legal forms in order of protections, retraining orders, child custody, etc. (LVA) is to create positive relationships with other advocates from surrounding Pueblos, Navajo Nation, Tribal Court staff, attorneys and other agencies to best support the victims and survivors that need assistance. *DOES NOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE*
Email: kyanito@nambepueblo.org Office: (505)-455-5589
Sasha Pina, Victim Services Coordinator (VSC)
Coordinates victim services at the request of the client, does collaboration with surrounding agencies and Tribes. The (VSC) facilitates several meetings either weekly or bi-weekly such as Hope for Unity, Brown Bag discussions, and Building Bridges. The (VSC) works along side the community care coordinator.
Email: spina@nambepueblo.org Office: (505)-455-5601
Adrian Miranda, Care-Coordinator (CC)
The Care Coordinator works alongside the VCS in facilitating the meetings that are set weekly or bi-weekly. The (CC) is to engage with the clients in completing a needs assessment and client intake. The (CC) is to help with transportation, grocery needs, housing opportunities, shelter placement and other wrap around services at the request of the client.
Email: amiranda@nambepueblo.org Office: (505)-455-5595
Dusty Naranjo, Children and Family Therapist
The department therapist is specialized in Art Therapy, play and art therapy approaches are utilized to provide relatives with a safe space to explore emotions, practice new coping skills express scary experiences. The therapist is able to work with non-offending parents and children through one-on-one therapy and family group sessions.
Email: dnaranjo@nambepueblo.org Office: (505)-455-5596
Contact Information
Mailing Address: Route 1 Box 117-BB Santa Fe, NM 87506
Fax: (505) 455-0135