Submitted by Alison McCarthy to CO Senate Judiciary Committee on February 5, 2020: "Good afternoon Mr. Chair and members of the committee. My name is Alison McCarthy and I am a survivor of sexual abuse…
Do you want to fight racism? Racism is a constant and it deserves a deeper conversation along with learning how to prevent it in our work as well in our personal lives. It can be…
Shared by Gina Lopez, CCASA Rural and Indigenous Communities Specialist NAUHZCASA FV Statement: #MeToo DIY Kits The Navajo, Apache, Ute, Hopi, Zuni Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Family Violence consist of multi-disciplinary, multi-tribal and multi-agency…
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…
By Jolene Cardenas, CCASA Survivor Task Force coordinator What the hell does that even mean? "Me Too Era". I keep hearing it over and over in the mainstream media, during interviews with people in…
Written By Laura Ostrow, CCASA Survivor Task Force member (TW: Sexual Assault) At this moment, one year ago, I was about to be raped. No, I wasn’t walking in an alley alone. No, I wasn’t…
Written by Jolene Cardenas (Spoilers ahead: “If Beale Street Could Talk” Written by James Baldwin, 2018 film directed by Barry Jenkins) “Neither love nor terror makes one blind: indifference makes one blind.” ― James Baldwin,…
Written by Medha Gudavalli Cyntoia Brown has captured all of our hearts, inspiring many to transform their feelings into actionable change. It’s rare, yet empowering, to see high-profile celebrities--Ashley Judd, Amy Schumer, Kim Kardashian to…
DENVER, CO - The Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Violence (CCASA) calls upon the public to oppose the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh for the next Supreme Court Justice seat. We encourage all lawmakers, at every level,…
May 11, 2018 Governor Hickenlooper The Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) is deeply concerned about the vague language in HB 1427 Sex Offender Management Board Interest Conflicts that refers to having a contract with…
