CCASA in the Media

Republicans in Colorado’s Senate reject measure to help sexual assault survivors on campuses

HB18-1391, Sexual Misconduct in Institutions of Higher Education, was killed on Tuesday, May 1st along party lines. "In the past year, it has become glaringly obvious that Colorado Senate Leadership is unwilling to address sexual…

Colorado Senate Leadership Refuse Bipartisan Bill to Protect Survivors Of Campus Sexual Assault

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 1, 2018 Jolene Cardenas Director of Communications and Development Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) 720-330-8922, jolene@ccasa.org   COLORADO SENATE LEADERSHIP REFUSE BIPARTISAN BILL TO PROTECT SURVIVORS OF CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT…

Support the new bill that protects universities from gender and sexual violence

Kendall Fowler, CCASA Policy Intern, along with fellow DU students, called for HB-1391's support in the DU Clarion. This bill offers clarity and consistency to Campus Sexual Misconduct Response. Click here to learn more about…

Bill Sparks Heated Debate Over College Sexual Assault Investigations

The bill passed out of committee late yesterday afternoon with unfavorable amendments added, potentially risking its passage. Both the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Colorado Institutions of Higher Education are working in lockstep with…

Bill Clarifying Campus Responses on Sexual Assault In Senate’s Control

Stakeholders continue to stand together to support survivors DENVER- Yesterday the Colorado Senate heard moving testimony on House Bill 18-1391, a bill which has gained bipartisan support and has offered hope to survivors of campus…

Colorado Denim Day Coincides with Senate Judiciary Hearing on Campus Sexual Misconduct Bill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) Brie Franklin, Executive Director, brie@ccasa.org, c: (970) 673-7516 Raana Simmons, Director of Policy, raana@ccasa.org, c: (727) 421-7547 Colorado Denim Day Coincides with Senate Judiciary Hearing on…

Campus Sexual Misconduct Bill Passes House Committee

CCASA staff, survivors, national experts, and institutions of higher education joined together on April 16th to testify for HB 1391, concerning sexual misconduct on college campuses, in House Education Committee. After lively debate and passionate…

Event at the Capitol Recognizes April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Honors Individuals and Organizations

Denver - Wednesday, April 4th, 2018 - Today at noon, the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) will kick-off Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) at the Capitol in the Old Supreme Court Chambers. SAAM is recognized nationally…

CCASA Stands in Solidarity with Survivors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) Brie Franklin | brie@ccasa.org | c: (970) 673-7516 CCASA Stands in Solidarity with Survivors Denver - Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018 - We are disappointed by the lack of…

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…