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• Sexual abuse • Sexual activity involving a dependent child • Forced or non-consensual sexual acts or activities • Threats of or attempts at physical or sexual abuse • Mental or emotional abuse which would significantly reduce the victim’s capacity to care for himself or herself or his or her children or significantly reduce the victim’s capacity to perform essential activities of daily living; and/or • Neglect or deprivation of medical care

For the purpose of determining domestic violence, a household member means a spouse, former spouse, family member, including a relative, parent, present or former stepparent, present or former in-law, child or co-parent of a child, or a person with whom the petitioner has had a continuing personal relationship. Cohabitation is not necessary to be considered a household member. Training

Training is provided to all management staff, ISD staff, and NMW providers regarding the Family Violence Option. Training includes: (a) how to discuss the concepts of domestic violence; (b) recognizing a victim of domestic violence; (c) making appropriate referrals; and (d) preserving the confidentiality of victims of domestic violence. NMHCA requires that all ISD staff and contractors complete a yearly blackboard training on Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking in the Workplace Prevention. The training gives information to employees on the awareness and signs of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking and gives resources for employees to review and distribute to the applicant who discloses this information.

The annual training that staff completes ensures that they are trained in: the nature of dynamics of sexual harassment and domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking; state standards and procedures relating to the prevention of, and assistance for, individuals who are victims of sexual harassment or survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; and methods of ascertaining and ensuring the confidentiality of personal information and documentation related to applicants for assistance and their children who have provided notice about their experiences of sexual harassment, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Screening and Identifying Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking

Individuals in a domestic violence environment must feel safe and comfortable to make good decisions for themselves and their children. ISD and NMW providers established ways for the applicant to disclose they are experiencing family violence.

• The Application for Assistance (HCA 100) has language where the customer can self-disclose if they are in a domestic violence environment. o Once the applicant self-discloses this information, a list of resources is given to the applicant.