IMPACT Personal Safety New Mexico

IMPACT Personal Safety New Mexico is a nonprofit organization based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with 20 to 49 employees. Established as a 501(c)3, the organization is dedicated to empowering individuals of all ages in Northern and Central New Mexico to prevent and defend themselves against verbal, physical, and sexual violence. IMPACT offers a range of programs, including conceptual seminars that explore the origins of violence, risk assessment, and boundary setting within healthy relationships. Experiential classes provide hands-on training in interpersonal skills and strategies for preventing and stopping assault. The organization reaches community members through partnerships with schools, nonprofits, community groups, and Pueblos, as well as public classes. IMPACT distinguishes itself by its focus on preventative safety training. While New Mexico has agencies dedicated to assisting survivors of assault, IMPACT is unique in its commitment to equipping individuals with concrete skills and experiential learning to prevent violence before it occurs. Their programs aim to raise personal expectations, promote social justice, empower communication, improve awareness, and teach physical self-defense strategies. For more information about IMPACT Personal Safety New Mexico and their programs, visit impactpersonalsafety.org.