New Bill Goes After Institutions That Cover Up Child Sexual Abuse, Giving Survivors Chance For Justice February 12, 2021 Raana Simmons, Director of Public Affairs of CCASA, says the bill is narrowly tailored to target bad actors who knew, or should have known, about the abuse and did nothing… READ MORE
“You Have the Right” website debuts to aid sex assault survivors, loved ones October 30, 2020 The Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault has debuted a new website called “You Have the Right,” which provides survivors and others with resources to identify, understand and seek care for… READ MORE
New Campaign and Website Launched to Support Colorado Sexual Assault Survivors, Friends, and Family October 29, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 29, 2020 New Campaign and Website Launched to Support Colorado Sexual Assault Survivors, Friends, and Family Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA), in partnership with the… READ MORE
COLORADO REACTS | Amy Coney Barrett confirmed as ninth Supreme Court justice October 27, 2020 Monday before the vote, Brie Franklin, the executive director of the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, called out Gardner for his flip-flop from 2016 about election-year appointments and called on… READ MORE
10th Circuit: Student entitled to sue DPS over handling of sex assault August 17, 2020 Brie Franklin, the executive director of the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, said that the public's focus on Title IX has long been on colleges and universities, instead of at… READ MORE
Native American helpline increases sexual violence advocacy August 11, 2020 Gina Lopez, rural and indigenous communities specialist with Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, has been in contact with StrongHearts for years. She said there are high rates of domestic violence… READ MORE
CCASA LEADS SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ADVISORY COMMITTEE IN RESPONSE TO FEDERAL CHANGES TO TITLE IX August 5, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 5, 2020 CCASA LEADS SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ADVISORY COMMITTEE IN RESPONSE TO FEDERAL CHANGES TO TITLE IX Committee publishes recommendations in response to federal changes to advise… READ MORE
CCASA WARNS AGAINST AT-HOME/DIY FORENSIC EVIDENCE “RAPE KITS” April 20, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2020 CCASA WARNS AGAINST AT-HOME/DIY FORENSIC EVIDENCE “RAPE KITS” DENVER, CO – Recent concerns about the spread of COVID-19 has created an opportunity for… READ MORE
CCASA SUPPORTS BILL TO PROTECT COLORADO PATIENTS FROM BAD ACTOR DOCTORS LIKE NASSAR March 10, 2020 MEDIA ALERT: CCASA SUPPORTS BILL TO PROTECT COLORADO PATIENTS FROM BAD ACTOR DOCTORS LIKE NASSAR HOUSE HEALTH & INSURANCE COMMITTEE TO DECIDE FATE OF CRUCIAL PREVENTION LEGISLATION WHAT: The House… READ MORE
CCASA SUPPORTS ELIMINATION OF CIVIL STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR SEXUAL VIOLENCE March 2, 2020 MEDIA ALERT: CCASA SUPPORTS ELIMINATION OF CIVIL STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR SEXUAL VIOLENCE SURVIVORS TO TESTIFY IN SUPPORT OF HB20-1296. What: Survivors of child sexual abuse and sexual assault testify… READ MORE- CCASA PROUDLY SUPPORTS CIVIL STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS REFORM BILL February 14, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 14, 2020 CCASA PROUDLY SUPPORTS CIVIL STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS REFORM BILL DENVER, CO – The Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) strongly urges members of the… READ MORE
Statute Of Limitations In Sexual Assault Civil Cases Could Be Eliminated December 20, 2019 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… READ MORE
