
Who Can I Refer a Survivor To For Help? There are several sexual assault advocacy and counseling resources available in Colorado to assist survivors in their decision-making process. Take a…

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, they just need…

Who pays for the Medical Forensic Exam? The cost of the exam is covered by law enforcement, Colorado Crime Victim Compensation, or the state Sexual Assault Victim Emergency Payment Program…

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? If a survivor does not choose to have evidence collected, then sexual assault is not a mandatory report unless the Medical…

For Medical Providers Not every sexual assault survivor sustains physical injury, such as cuts and bruises. In fact, it is really common for survivors not to have any visible injury.…