CCASA in the Media

Statute Of Limitations In Sexual Assault Civil Cases Could Be Eliminated

Via CBS 4 Denver Suzy Shotts, a survivor of child sexual assault, said we tell our kids that actions have consequences and yet, in sexual assault civil cases, an attacker only has to worry about…

Interview with KGNU: VAWA re-authorization

Thank you to KGNU Community Radio for speaking with CCASA board member, Kristin Bantle about the importance of the U.S. Senate re-authorizing the House version of #VAWA. Listen to today's interview on KGNU's Morning Magazine: https://www.kgnu.org/morningmagazine

Survivors Outraged by Report on Rampant Child Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church

MEDIA RELEASE Oct. 23, 2019 Contact:  Jenny Davies, jenny@progressive-promotions.com, 720-296-9545 Jenny Stith, jenny.stith@wingsfound.org, 502-299-1841   Survivors Outraged by Report on Rampant Child Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church “Time to hold the church and other…

CCASA Board of Directors Op-Ed: The Senate Must Reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act

"This week marks the 25th year anniversary of the first passage of VAWA. Historically, VAWA has always been reauthorized with strong bipartisan support and strengthened protections for survivors. The time for the Senate to act…

CCASA STAFF MEETS WITH SEN. GARDNER OFFICE, URGE BIPARTISAN SUPPORT OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 22, 2019   Contact: Jolene Cardenas, Director of Communications and Community Engagement Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) Direct Line: 720.330.8922 Email: jolene@ccasa.org Website: www.ccasa.org   CCASA STAFF MEETS WITH SEN.…

KSJD interview: CCASA Rural and Indigenous Communities Specialist Gina Lopez about 1st Montezuma Pride event

On Saturday, Montezuma Pride will host the first LGBTQ Pride in Montezuma County. The all-day event includes a screening of “Two Spirits,” a happy hour, and wraps up with a drag show and dance party…

CCASA SEEKS BIPARTISAN SENATE SUPPORT OF VAWA 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 17, 2019 Contact: Jolene Cardenas, Director of Communications and Development Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) Direct Line: 720.330.8922 Email: jolene@ccasa.org Website: www.ccasa.org CCASA SEEKS BIPARTISAN SENATE SUPPORT OF VAWA 2019 DENVER,…

ANTI-SEXUAL VIOLENCE COALITIONS NATIONWIDE CONDEMN THE MISTREATMENT OF REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS HELD IN DETENTION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 12, 2019 ANTI-SEXUAL VIOLENCE COALITIONS NATIONWIDE CONDEMN THE MISTREATMENT OF REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS HELD IN DETENTION Demand end to ICE raids and POC community monitoring State and national sexual assault coalitions…

Across the globe, people wear denim in support of sexual assault victims

Advocates and sexual assault survivors around the world today are wearing denim and showing it off in support of the 20th anniversary of “Denim Day.” “The world comes together and shows support for survivors and…

Clock Is Ticking For Lawmakers To Act On Harassment Policy

“It seems like the ball just kind of keeps getting passed to someone else without anything actually happening. So when is something going to happen?” asked Brie Franklin, the head of the Colorado Coalition Against…