Category: Domestic Violence

Investigations into Domestic Violence May Change in CO

Jun 4
2021

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Categories: Domestic Violence | HB 21-1099

Domestic violence crimes impact the lives of many people.

Up until this point, the court system in Colorado focused on helping adult victims of domestic violence. They did not protect children to the same extent. Now, with the horrific death of a child at the hands of his father, the way the law operates for children in domestic violence situations is going to change.

In September 2019, a judge sent

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Domestic Violence Risk and Needs Assessment: What Is It?

Oct 4
2020

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Categories: Domestic Abuse | Domestic Battery | Domestic Violence

Denver’s annual domestic violence report was just released on September 21st and it has some interesting information about domestic violence in Denver this year.

Overall, crimes related to domestic violence are down in 2020 when compared with the same period last year. Still, domestic violence is an issue here, with an average of 5.3 domestic violence crimes reported each day.

So what sorts of actions constitute domestic violence? What

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In Colorado, LGBTQ-Partner Violence Is Domestic Violence

Nov 8
2019

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Categories: Domestic Abuse | Domestic Battery | Domestic Violence | LGBTQ

 

Many people have a narrow conception of what domestic violence looks like. Typically, they envision a scared wife cowering from an abusive husband. Domestic violence can take many forms, however.

 

Not only can it include a variety of family members as well as significant others, but it also includes violence among same-sex partners.

 

Violence in the Colorado LGBTQ Community

 

The LGBTQ community has been slow to

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CO Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse: What’s the Link?

Aug 27
2019

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Categories: Domestic Violence

 

Domestic violence is a tragic reality in relationships across the county. Lawmakers, social workers, and educators have worked hard to assess the causes and what actions should be taken to curb domestic violence deaths.

 

The solutions are not easy to find. Not all domestic violence cases are the same. One in four women have experienced domestic violence, but one in nine men are also victims of domestic violence.

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When the State of Colorado Charges Victims with Domestic Violence

May 26
2019

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Categories: Domestic Abuse | Domestic Battery | Domestic Violence

 

Domestic violence is an epidemic throughout the United States, and Colorado has chosen a more aggressive approach than most states in fighting it – but these policies don’t always work in favor of the victim. In fact, victims themselves may even be charged with domestic violence, which can result in jail time, loss of custody, and other serious penalties.

 

Protect yourself with the knowledge of Colorado’s domestic violence

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