Colorado lawmakers reach compromise on teen sexting bill
“[The] Only option is a felony, which carries with it registration as a sex offender,” said Franklin. HB1302 would change that by creating lower-level penalties. …
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Colorado victims’ advocates, prosecutors reach compromise on teen sexting penalties
“We’re in support of the amendments and we think that this is a really positive, incremental shift forward,” said Raana Simmons, policy director for the …
Longmont high schoolers testify about teen sexting issues to Colorado lawmakers
Monnin said she and her organization agree with the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault in backing a bill sponsored by Rep. Pete Lee, D-Colorado Springs, …
Future of Colorado’s teen sexting laws in limbo as legislature weighs when sharing nude images is a crime
The Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, which also support’s Lee’s legislation, says the bill encourages the use of restorative justice and diversion programming options, as …
Lawmakers Considering Changes to Sexting Laws
The debate over how to address sexting has divided lawmakers in Colorado. Representative Pete Lee says as long as it’s consensual it’s not criminal. http://denver.cbslocal.com/video/category/news-politics/3647409-lawmakers-considering-changes-to-sexting-laws/ …
Teen Sexting Bill About Punishing Abusers but Not Victims
Raana Simmons, director of policy for the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, one of 24 different organizations that contributed to House Bill 17-1302, says the …
New Bill Creates the Right Approach to Protect Teen Victims and Address Abusive Juvenile Sexting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Raana Simmons, Policy Director Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) Phone: 303.625.9564 Email: raana@ccasa.org Website: www.ccasa.org All individuals quoted available for …
Victims of Sexual Assault, Stalking Can Soon Break Leases
The Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA), a victims’ advocacy nonprofit, was a major actor in creating and pushing for the new legislation. “We wanted …
Victims of sexual assault and stalking push for the right to break their Colorado leases
Nearly two-thirds of all sexual assaults are never reported, Raana Simmons, policy director for the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, told legislators during hearings on …
RE: Why date rapists hate TABOR
On February 24, 2017 the Denver Post published an opinion piece titled “Why date rapists hate TABOR.” CCASA submitted the following Letter to the Editor …