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 Colorado, survivors of sexual assault between 18-69 years old, who do not have intellectual or developmental disabilities, have three options for…
Who pays for the Medical Forensic Exam? One main barrier in deciding to seek medical care can be paying for the medical care after the sexual assault. Survivors may be…
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.…