Community Against Violence

What Community Against Violence does

Community Against Violence (CAV), legally Community Against Violence, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization founded in 1978 and headquartered at 945 Salazar Road in Taos, New Mexico. It serves adult and child survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Taos County and surrounding northern New Mexico communities. Its integrated service model spans three functions — crisis intervention, support and recovery services, and education and prevention outreach — delivered through a 24-hour confidential HELPline and TEXTline, on-site emergency shelter, transitional housing, legal and medical advocacy, individual and group counseling, and children's programs. The organization also runs the National Children's Alliance-accredited Northern New Mexico Children's Advocacy Center (NNMCAC), established in 1997, which conducts forensic interviews of child abuse victims across seven northern counties (Taos, Colfax, Union, San Miguel, Mora, Guadalupe, Rio Arriba) and two Pueblos (Taos Pueblo, Picurís Pueblo).

CAV's programming includes the SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) program run in coordination with Holy Cross Medical Center, the state-approved 52-session CHANGES batterer's intervention program, a Women Who Use Force program, and youth violence-prevention programs (VOZ for Pre-K–5th grade, PODER for ages 12–19, and OLLIN for ages 14–23). All services are provided free of charge and confidentially to survivors. CAV is the only agency in Taos County working solely with adult and child survivors of domestic and sexual violence and the only domestic violence shelter in the county; the NNMCAC is described as the only accredited program of its kind in six northern New Mexico counties.

As a nonprofit, CAV does not sell products or services for revenue. It is funded through individual and business donations, three-tier local business sponsorships, private foundation and federal/state/local government grants, proceeds from the CAV Thrift Store (which resells donated goods and 'Cows Against Violence' merchandise at 1509 Paseo del Pueblo Sur), and fundraising events such as an annual 12-hour Radiothon on KTAO. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and depends on volunteers, staff (11–50 employees), and grant funding rather than equity or venture capital. It is not a technology company and offers no software product, API, or app.

Name

Community Against Violence

Legal name

Community Against Violence, Inc.

Website

https://taoscav.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Community Against Violence is a Taos, New Mexico 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1978 providing crisis intervention, emergency shelter, legal and medical advocacy, counseling, children's programs, and prevention outreach free of charge to adult and child survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Housing Services (62422), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services (BPAGAEAM), Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM), Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Sexual assault advocacy
• Crisis intervention services
• Victim support shelter
• Violence prevention programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Taos

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: CAV operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization funded primarily through donations from individuals, businesses, and the community. Donations are tax-deductible.
2. Thrift Store Proceeds: CAV Thrift Store sells donated items and 'Cows Against Violence' merchandise including t-shirts, coffee mugs, hoodie sweatshirts, baseball caps, and magnets. All sale proceeds support CAV programs and services.
3. Business Sponsorships: Local businesses sponsor CAV at three levels (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3) to support free and confidential services for those in crisis.
4. Foundation and Government Grants: CAV receives funding and grants from various private foundations, corporations, federal, state, and local governments.
5. Annual Radiothon: Annual 12-hour Radiothon on KTAO in October generates community donations and awareness.

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Community Against Violence (CAV) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free, confidential crisis intervention, advocacy, and recovery services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. It operates a 24-hour helpline/textline, on-site emergency shelter, transitional housing, legal and medical advocacy, counseling, support groups, children's programs, batterer's intervention programs, and community prevention education. Services are delivered at no cost across Taos County and surrounding northern New Mexico communities.

Product overview

Community Against Violence (CAV) is a nonprofit social services organization offering a comprehensive suite of crisis intervention, support, and prevention services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual violence. The organization operates as a single integrated service model rather than a technology platform. Core services include a 24-hour crisis helpline, emergency shelter, transitional housing, legal and medical advocacy, counseling and support groups, and children's programs. Specialized programs include the CHANGES Batterer's Intervention Program, the Northern NM Children's Advocacy Center (NNMCAC), and youth violence prevention programs (VOZ, PODER, OLLIN). The organization also operates a thrift store to generate revenue supporting its mission. CAV is the only domestic violence shelter in Taos County and the only agency in the county working solely with adult and child survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Northern New Mexico Children's Advocacy Center (NNMCAC): A program of Community Against Violence that provides forensic interviews of child victims/witnesses of abuse to support legal investigations and minimize long-term negative impact on children. Accredited by National Children's Alliance. Serves seven northern counties and two Pueblos.

Products and services

• 24-Hour HELPline and Textline 24-hour confidential crisis helpline and textline providing crisis intervention, emotional support, advocacy, and information for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, available 24/7/365.
• Emergency Shelter On-site emergency shelter for adults and children who are survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including assistance in finding short- and long-term housing.
• Transitional Housing

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Children's AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Northern NM Children's Advocacy Center (NNMCAC), a program of CAV, is accredited by the National Children's Alliance. This accreditation signifies adherence to standards for providing comprehensive services to child abuse victims.
• Centinel Bank of TaosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLevel 1 business sponsor supporting CAV's free and confidential services.
• Kit Carson Electric CooperativeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLevel 1 business sponsor providing support for CAV programs and services.
• Holy Cross Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAV advocates accompany survivors to the SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) unit at Holy Cross Medical Center for medical examinations and evidence collection following sexual assault.
• Trujillo's DinerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonates percentage of sales during 'Dine In' days every other Thursday to support CAV.
• LOR FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLevel 2 business sponsor supporting CAV services.
• Local Police, Medical, and Social Service AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNNMCAC was established in 1997 by an alliance of police, medical, and social service agencies to support investigations of child abuse and minimize impact on child survivors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CAVTAOS
• Xx.com/taoscav
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-against-violence-cav-

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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