Internet Safety
WARNING
Taking all of the actions on this page may not prevent an abuser from discovering your email and Internet activity. The safest way to find information on the Internet is to go to a safer computer. Some suggestions would be your local library, a friend's house or your workplace. Other safety suggestions: Change your password often, do not pick obvious words or numbers for your password, and make sure to include a combination of letters and numbers for your password.
Crisis Line
303-688-8484 (TTY available)
1-888-247-7472 (Toll-Free)
Admin Phone
303-688-1094
Kiowa Phone
303-621-2147
Shelter Fax
303-840-9379
Douglas/Elbert County Legal Advocate
303-621-2701 |
Domestic Violence Community Resources
Below you will find information and links to various organizations with a local and national presence. These agencies and organizations are spread throughout the United States
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Office of the District Attorney, 18th Judicial District (click here) The mission of our office is to ensure that justice is done by professionally, ethically and vigorously prosecuting criminal offenses. We are committed to advocating for victims' rights and promoting public safety through cooperation and partnership with law enforcement and our community members.
Service for Batterers (click here) In 2000, the Colorado General Assembly passed legislation, which created the Domestic Violence Offender Management Board to develop standards for the assessment, evaluation, treatment and behavioral monitoring of adult domestic violence offenders. A copy of the Standards For Treatment With Court Ordered Domestic Violence Offenders is available upon request by calling (303) 239-4528 or on our website at http://dcj.state.co.us/odvsom.
State statute prohibits the Department of Corrections, the Judicial Department, the Division of Criminal Justice of the Department of Public Safety, or the Department of Human Services from employing or contracting with, or allowing convicted domestic violence offenders to employ or contract with providers unless they are operating under these standards, and appear on the Approved Provider List approved by the Domestic Violence Offender Management Board.
A copy of the Standards is available upon request by calling (303) 239-4528.
If anyone needs to find a Colorado Certified Domestic Violence Offender Treatment Provider they can go to http://dcj.state.co.us/odvsom/domestic_violence/providers.html for a complete list of providers in Colorado.
Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence (click here) The Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) is dedicated to the elimination of domestic violence in all of its forms. CCADV serves as a forum for social action and the development of services for battered women, men and their families by bringing its membership and the community together.
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (click here) The Mission of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) is to organize our collective power by advancing transformative work, thinking and leadership in communities and individuals who seek to end violence in our lives.
Colorado Victims Assistance (click here) The Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance (COVA) is committed to fairness and healing for crime victims, their families and communities through leadership, education, and advocacy. By operating in an inclusive and compassionate manner, COVA creates solutions and positive change.
COVA's vision is to be recognized as a national leader in building a collaborative environment where crime victims are given the opportunity to heal and restore balance to their lives.
Teen Domestic Violence Information (click here) Be proud of your opinions! Speaking up against injustice and abuse among your friends is a great step you can take towards creating a society in which relationship violence is not tolerated.
Elder Abuse Information (click here) The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), directed by the U.S. Administration on Aging, is committed to helping national, state, and local partners in the field be fully prepared to ensure that older Americans will live with dignity, integrity, independence, and without abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Legal Assistance (click here) The Victims' Assistance Legal Organization, Inc. (VALOR), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, was established in 1979 by the late Frank G. Carrington, one of the early proponents of victims' rights. It was his intention that the organization provide leadership on issues related to the rights of crime victims in America.
Familiy Violence Prevention Fund (click here) The Family Violence Prevention Fund works to prevent violence within the home, and in the community, to help those whose lives are devastated by violence because everyone has the right to live free of violence.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): (303) 991-7688 www.namiadco.org
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