Survivor Advocacy

House Bill 1138 would eliminate an exemption allowing courtroom discussion of a sexual assault victim’s prior sexual activity when it involved the defendant.

To serve survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, Response opened a new shelter in Basalt in February. The public-facing location represents a new approach to transitional housing that prioritizes community over confidentiality, but safety concerns remain.

Survivors shared their stories at a town hall on the Colorado sexual assault kit backlog, highlighting the human toll of delayed DNA results and calls for reform.