June Broad of the Month: Raana Simmons! June 19, 2017 This month, The Broadview Denver has chosen Director of Policy Raana Simmons as their Broad of the Month! "Simmons moved from Florida to Colorado in… READ MORE
Colorado sex assault and stalking victims can break their residential leases under law signed by Hickenlooper June 5, 2017 "Victims of sexual assault and stalking in Colorado will be able to break their residential rental agreements under a new law signed Thursday by Gov.… READ MORE
Colorado lawmakers reach compromise on teen sexting bill April 21, 2017 "[The] Only option is a felony, which carries with it registration as a sex offender," said Franklin. HB1302 would change that by creating lower-level penalties.… READ MORE
Colorado victims’ advocates, prosecutors reach compromise on teen sexting penalties April 20, 2017 “We’re in support of the amendments and we think that this is a really positive, incremental shift forward,” said Raana Simmons, policy director for the… READ MORE
Longmont high schoolers testify about teen sexting issues to Colorado lawmakers April 12, 2017 Monnin said she and her organization agree with the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault in backing a bill sponsored by Rep. Pete Lee, D-Colorado Springs,… READ MORE
Future of Colorado’s teen sexting laws in limbo as legislature weighs when sharing nude images is a crime April 12, 2017 The Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, which also support’s Lee’s legislation, says the bill encourages the use of restorative justice and diversion programming options, as… READ MORE
Lawmakers Considering Changes to Sexting Laws April 7, 2017 The debate over how to address sexting has divided lawmakers in Colorado. Representative Pete Lee says as long as it's consensual it's not criminal. http://denver.cbslocal.com/video/category/news-politics/3647409-lawmakers-considering-changes-to-sexting-laws/… READ MORE
Teen Sexting Bill About Punishing Abusers but Not Victims April 4, 2017 Raana Simmons, director of policy for the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, one of 24 different organizations that contributed to House Bill 17-1302, says the… READ MORE
New Bill Creates the Right Approach to Protect Teen Victims and Address Abusive Juvenile Sexting March 29, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Raana Simmons, Policy Director Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) Phone: 303.625.9564 Email: raana@ccasa.org Website: www.ccasa.org All individuals quoted available for… READ MORE
Victims of Sexual Assault, Stalking Can Soon Break Leases March 22, 2017 The Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA), a victims’ advocacy nonprofit, was a major actor in creating and pushing for the new legislation. “We wanted… READ MORE
Victims of sexual assault and stalking push for the right to break their Colorado leases March 14, 2017 Nearly two-thirds of all sexual assaults are never reported, Raana Simmons, policy director for the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, told legislators during hearings on… READ MORE
RE: Why date rapists hate TABOR March 6, 2017 On February 24, 2017 the Denver Post published an opinion piece titled "Why date rapists hate TABOR." CCASA submitted the following Letter to the Editor… READ MORE