For Professionals Supporting a survivor of sexual assault can be an emotional and challenging experience, even for trained professionals. Disclosing a sexual assault can be extremely scary for a survivor…
What are a Sexual Assault Survivor’s Reporting Options? In the state of Colorado, survivors of sexual assault have a variety of reporting options. Colorado recognizes that, sometimes, survivors just need…
Who pays for the Medical Forensic Exam? As an advocate providing support and information to survivors, it is important you understand the various options available to survivors for paying for…
What is a Medical Forensic Exam? Moving Away From “Rape Kits” While “rape kit” is often heard in the media and on television crime shows, this term is not trauma-informed…
Is sexual assault a mandatory report to law enforcement? Communication between community-based victim advocates and sexual assault survivors is privileged under Colorado law (C.R.S. § 13-90-107), except in the case…
What should I say to a survivor who seeks my assistance? Times exist in all of our lives when we must face a problem that seems too difficult to face…
