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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA)

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CCASA provides leadership, advocacy, and support to address and prevent sexual violence. www.ccasa.org

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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Click here to email your state rep! actionnetwork.org/letters/vote...
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
✨We hope you’ll join us April 29 at Champagne Tiger in Denver to celebrate survivors and our movement’s resilience! bit.ly/codenimday26 Registration for our Denim Day Party is free, and we appreciate anyone able to contribute a suggested donation of $50. 🩵 See you there! bit.ly/codenimday26
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
CCASA believes survivors. Your voices make movements for justice stronger. And as ValorUS said in their statement that CCASA has signed onto, “Sexual violence is not an anomaly. It is systemic. No movement, no sector, no leader is immune.” www.valor.us/pressrelease...
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Statement on Survivor’s Disclosures of Sexual Assault by César Chávez – VALOR US
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Her disclosure came on the heels of reporting from the New York Times that this same leader sexually abused multiple girls and young women who are now speaking out: www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/u...
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Cesar Chavez, a Civil Rights Icon, Is Accused of Abusing Girls for Years
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Yesterday, the labor rights and feminist icon Dolores Huerta shared her heartbreaking story of being sexual abused by another leader in the farmworkers’ rights movement: medium.com/@dolores_hue...
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A Statement from Dolores Huerta
March 18, 2026
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
“I am nearly 96 years old, and for the last 60 years have kept a secret because I believed that exposing the truth would hurt the farmworker movement I have spent my entire life fighting for. [...] My silence ends here.” (Dolores Huerta, 3/18/26)
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
🚨 Take action in just two clicks to support survivors and help end sexual violence in Colorado's jails! mailxto.com/yeshb1123
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
The bill has passed unanimously through the Senate Judiciary Committee and the full Senate floor, a powerful testament to the impact of survivors’ lived experience. SB095 now moves to the Colorado House for further consideration. Thanks again to Sen. Weissman for championing this important policy!
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
🎉 CCASA was proud to testify in support of S095 Monday alongside survivors of sexual and domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, and cybercrime and our partners, AG @philweiser.bsky.social, Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center, CO Organization for Victim Assistance, and Violence Free CO.
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Thank you to @denvergazette.com for covering these survivors' stories. www.denvergazette.com/2026/02/27/t...
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Toll to sexual assault survivors rises if they feel blamed and disbelieved
Natalie, a single mother, dropped off her son at daycare, went to therapy and then returned home. She swallowed a fistful of pills, washing them down with a six-pack of beer. She was ready to end her ...
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
This is unacceptable. Survivors deserve respect and care from the people they turn to for help. CCASA continues to push for improving the system response to survivors through our trainings, advocacy, and policy work. But law enforcement and prosecutors must do better for survivors & public safety.
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
CCASA is proud to champion this essential bill, which was informed by survivors’ experiences, feedback, and advocacy. Stay tuned for the outcome of SB26-095's Senate Judiciary hearing on Monday, March 2!
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
🚓 Choosing to report is already difficult enough for survivors. SB095 requires law enforcement to take additional training to enhance their understanding of the impact of trauma to improve response and investigations.
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
⚖️ Survivors deserve to choose how they engage in their court case. SB095 extends the option for remote testimony to all survivors (currently allowed only for child sexual assault cases).
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
SB095 supports survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, stalking, & human trafficking: ⚕️Survivors shouldn't have to jump through hoops to get info about their assault. SB095 requires health professionals who conduct medical forensic exams to tell survivors when/how to get results & records.
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
SB26-095, Measures to Support Victim-Survivors of Crimes, takes a significant step toward improving survivors’ experiences within medical, legal, and judicial systems. Thank you Sen. Weissman, @repfroe.bsky.social, and Rep. Willford for listening to survivors’ voices and spearheading this bill!
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
📣 TAKE ACTION 1️⃣Write messages of support to survivors bit.ly/4scNHkt 2️⃣Sign up to take more action alongside survivors and advocates who have their backs bit.ly/4aPJQT9 3️⃣Donate to our advocacy work coloradogives.org/donate/ccasa & local community-based programs youhavetherightco.org/support-services
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Write a message of support and solidarity to survivors of sexual violence
The Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) invites you to submit a message of support for survivors of sexual violence that we will compile and share on social media and other public platfo...
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
🫶 GET SUPPORT 1️⃣@wingsfound.bsky.social support groups for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse wingsfound.org/join-a-wings-support-group 2️⃣Local services including confidential, 24/7 help youhavetherightco.org/support-services 3️⃣Mental health resources @988lifeline.bsky.social & ownpath.co
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Join a Wings Support Group - Wings Foundation
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
We know this is an extremely difficult time for all survivors and those who work in the anti-sexual violence movement. Below are some resources and ways to take action. 🤍 We’re here for you. Thank you for being here for our movement, too.
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Whether you choose to speak out or heal in private, you don’t owe anyone your story. Just being here is enough. But speaking out is what survivors of Jeffrey Epstein are doing right now to make sure that all our communities are safer in the future.
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Whether you’re a survivor, advocate, or community member who wants to get more involved, we hope you’ll join us! Registration is open to the public: ccasa.coalitionmanager.org/eventmanager...
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Accessing Abortion Care: An Overview of the Cobalt Abortion Fund
<p><span style="font-size:large;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">The <a href="https://cobaltaf.org/">Cobalt Abortion Fund</a> provides financial and logistical support to people seeking aborti...
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
📬 Sign up for CCASA’s emails to stay updated on all the ways you can support priority bills for survivors during this legislative session: bit.ly/ccasanews
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
HB26-1052 passed unanimously out of the House Judiciary Committee, and we’re hopeful it will pass the House of Representatives soon. As Elizabeth shared in her testimony, “this bill is critical for helping to strengthen Colorado’s Victim Rights Act and essential for survivors of sexual violence.”
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
👉 Giving survivors a voice in kit re-test requests for cases of lab misconduct 👉 Honoring survivors’ preferred name or use of initials in court hearings for safety and respect 👉 Ensuring victims and survivors are heard in restitution hearings
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
We’re proud this bill (HB26-1052) was informed by survivors’ voices, including members of CCASA’s Survivor Task Force. Provisions include...
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
🗣️Survivor voices should inform policies that impact us! CCASA Director of Public Policy, Elizabeth, joined advocates from Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center & Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance at the state capitol last week to testify in support of a bill to strengthen the Victim Rights Act.
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Thank you Rep. Katie Stewart, @javiermabrey.bsky.social, @judyamabileco.bsky.social, & Sen. Mike Weissman for bringing this legislation forward to prevent sexual abuse in CO jails. Here's how YOU can help pass this bill: 1. Donate 2. Sign up for alerts 3. Sign up to testify linktr.ee/ccasacolorado
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
The Prison Rape Elimination Act (#PREA), a federal law, sets standards of protection, but those standards aren't enforced in local jails. If passed, HB26-1123 would 👉 PREVENT SEXUAL ABUSE 👉 SUPPORT SURVIVORS 👉 INCREASE ACCOUNTABILITY
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
"Sexual violence and violations of bodily autonomy pose an urgent threat to the rights, dignity, and safety of people held in our state’s jails. Colorado has a responsibility to do more to prevent this." - Elizabeth, Director of Public Policy, Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Recent coverage from @durangoherald.bsky.social @coloradopolitics.bsky.social @cbscolorado.bsky.social @ccmlocalnews.bsky.social and more reflects what the research shows: sexual violence is rampant in jails, including Colorado's.
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
🚨Sexual violence is never part of a sentence, yet people in CO jails face an unacceptably high risk of abuse.🚨 HB26-1123, Preventing Sexual Abuse in Jails, was introduced last week in the CO House. Keep scrolling to learn how this bill closes gaps in protections for people in jail. ⬇️
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Alliance for Immigrant Survivors @immigrantsurvivors.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Our “Fear and Silence" report lifts up what advocates and attorneys across the country are witnessing every day: increased immigration enforcement is fueling fear among #ImmigrantSurvivors - fear that keeps them from turning to the police or the courts for protection. Please share and take action! 📢
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
DOJ failed to redact confidential info and photos of survivors in the most recent release of docs related to Epstein’s abuses. Our hearts are with all survivors—whether you're directly impacted by this retraumatizing violation of trust, or you’re having a hard time as you witness what’s happening.
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
ICYMI: Survivors have brought the first notable lawsuit thanks to the Online Dating Services Safety Act, a 2024 bill CCASA developed, championed, and passed with the late State Sen. Faith Winter, a fierce advocate for ending sexual violence. Thanks @denverpost.com for covering this important issue.
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6 women targeted by serial Denver rapist sue Hinge, Tinder
“I want this lawsuit to stand for every woman who trusted a dating platform that promised safety and gave her danger instead.”
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
☕️ CCASA merch (in lots of colors!) is here to keep you cozy on these colder days. Shopping our hoodies, crewnecks, mugs, tees, totes, and more is just one way you can support Colorado’s movement to prevent SA and support survivors. 🫶 bit.ly/ccasamerch #SupportSurvivors #BelieveSurvivors
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
3. JOIN THE COLORADO VICTIM SERVICES COALITION: Attend monthly Zoom meetings to advocate for sustainable funding alongside survivors and advocates. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Funding Coalition Needs Survey
Colorado's victim service coalitions (CCA, CCASA, COVA, and VFC) are requesting your response to determine what materials, outreach, and meeting opportunities we can offer in response to ongoing fundi...
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
2. JOIN OUR SURVIVOR TASK FORCE: This collective of survivors and their loved ones helps CCASA pass meaningful legislation and systems change in a variety of ways, from behind-the-scenes feedback to public-facing advocacy. ccasa.org/get-involved...
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Survivor Task Force - Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault welcomes the voices of survivors. Join Survivor Task Force to share your story.
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
3 ways you can help us pass these bills into law: 1. DONATE: Unlike most grant funding, individual donations can support our policy work. www.coloradogives.org/donate/ccasa
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
CCASA's 2026 priority bills for CO survivors: 👉 Protect people in jail from sexual violence and invasive, humiliating strip searches 👉 Improve system responses to child sexual abuse 👉 Strengthen the Victim Rights Act by increasing access, ensuring safety and respect, and improving communication
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Colorado's legislative session kicked off this week! Our policy team members, Elizabeth and Onnastasia (here with CCASA Executive Director Brie), are ready to advocate for bills that support survivors, prevent harm, and promote healing.
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
🫶 The Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault is here for you. You can find more resources for SA survivors and advocates at ccasa.org.
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Home - Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault serves as the collective voice of rape crisis centers and other advocates in Colorado.
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
6. Move your body Practice movement that brings you joy, whether that’s dancing with your pet in the kitchen, attending a gentle yoga class, or going hiking with a friend.
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
5. Connect Talk to someone you trust and who makes you feel safe.
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
4. Unplug Take a break from looking at social media and scrolling through news.
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
3. Go outside Go for a walk in nature, take a stroll around your neighborhood, or simply spend a few minutes outdoors.
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
2. Express yourself Draw, journal, sing, paint – pick up an expressive activity that calls to you right now.
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
1. The "5-4-3-2-1" exercise Pause and identify... 5 things you can see 4 things you can touch 3 things you can hear 2 things you can smell 1 thing you can taste
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
It's normal for SA survivors and advocates to struggle more than usual with trauma, PTSD, and other symptoms during times like this. Here are 6 strategies that can help. 🧵
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Consent is…FRIES 🍟🍟🍟 Whether it’s a first date, long-term partner, or a hookup, consent matters every time. For resources in Colorado, please visit www.youhavetherightco.org #CampusConsent #SaferCampusesForAll #SexualViolencePrevention #YouHaveTheRightCO
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Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) @ccasacolorado.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Reporting SA is your choice, and there are options available in CO: 🚔 Report to the police, 🏥 Medical reporting: Report to providers without a police investigation, 👤 Anonymous reporting: Seek medical help while remaining anonymous to law enforcement youhavetherightco.org/services/was...
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