CCASA Weighs in on 2018 Leg Session and Sexual Violence May 14, 2018 “Since #MeToo,” she said, “there has been pretty much an unwillingness to address sexual misconduct in any form by our elected officials — whether dealing… READ MORE
Letter to Gov. Hickenlooper: Veto HB 1427 May 11, 2018 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… READ MORE
In the Wake of #MeToo, Colorado Senate Fails to Meaningfully Address Sexual Violence May 10, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2018 Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) Jolene Cardenas, Director of Communications & Development jolene@ccasa.org 720-330-8922 IN THE WAKE OF… READ MORE
Executive Director, Brie Franklin, Discusses Sex Harassment at the Capitol May 10, 2018 Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper, who is weighing a presidential run, told us that that he was more focused on solving other issues like long-term infrastructure… READ MORE
Republicans in Colorado’s Senate reject measure to help sexual assault survivors on campuses May 3, 2018 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… READ MORE
Colorado Senate Leadership Refuse Bipartisan Bill to Protect Survivors Of Campus Sexual Assault May 1, 2018 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… READ MORE
Support the new bill that protects universities from gender and sexual violence April 26, 2018 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… READ MORE
Bill Sparks Heated Debate Over College Sexual Assault Investigations April 26, 2018 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… READ MORE
Bill Clarifying Campus Responses on Sexual Assault In Senate’s Control April 26, 2018 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… READ MORE
Colorado Denim Day Coincides with Senate Judiciary Hearing on Campus Sexual Misconduct Bill April 25, 2018 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)… READ MORE
Campus Sexual Misconduct Bill Passes House Committee April 17, 2018 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… READ MORE
Event at the Capitol Recognizes April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Honors Individuals and Organizations April 4, 2018 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… READ MORE
