CCASA in the Media

Sexual Harassment at the Capitol: Interns and Aides

Medha Gudavalli, CCASA's Outreach and Programs Specialist, provides policy analysis and recommendations in CPR's latest story on sexual harassment at the Capitol. “It’s easy to exploit that power. That’s what sexual harassment is about. So…

Denver Post – Investigation of Mayor Hancock’s Texts

"'The idea of deferring to a harassment victim’s wishes has merit, said Brie Franklin, executive director of the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault...'Given that there is some publicly available information,' Franklin wrote in an email, 'the…

CCASA calls on the General Assembly to Expel Representative Lebsock and to Hold Other Legislators Accountable

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) Denver - Thursday, March 1, 2018 - The Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault applauds the efforts of House Leadership to balance the need for a fundamentally…

KUNC – Women Call Lebsock’s 28 Page Letter Retaliation

"'Even sending something out to other legislators or sending something out to the entire workplace is breaching confidentiality,' said Brie Franklin, the executive director of the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault. 'This fear is why…

5280 Magazine – Colorado Lawmakers to Address Sexual Misconduct in the Statehouse

Further complicating the issue, informing voters about allegations of sexual misconduct against elected representatives could infringe on the rights of survivors to remain anonymous. “It’s not any one survivor’s job to protect the community and…

KUNC – Expert On Colorado Capitol Sexual Harassment Allegations: ‘We Can’t Let This Become Normalized’

"As more allegations come out, Brie Franklin, the executive director of the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, said the country is reaching a tipping point on the issue." Read the full story here.

The Denver Post – Opinion: Duran deserves credit for handling of sexual harassment situation

"As the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault put it in a statement, 'Survivor’s choice matters. Disregard for individuals’ choices and autonomy is at the core of sexual violence perpetration, including sexual harassment. … Calling for…

CCASA Calls on the Media to Keep Focus Where it Belongs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 14, 2017   Contact: Brie Franklin, Executive Director Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) Direct Line: 303-839-0029 Email: brie@ccasa.org Website: www.ccasa.org   CCASA Calls on the Media to Keep Focus Where…

Me Too, When Even an Acting Colorado State Legislator Is Sexually Harassed

Communications & Development Coordinator Neta Meltzer spoke to the Pueblo PULP about the #MeToo campaign.  Click this link for the full story!

GUEST POST: In response to ‘#MeToo’

CCASA Board Chair, Alison McCarthy, responds to #MeToo with an op-ed in the Colorado Independent.  Click here for the full story!