If you or someone you know has experienced or witnessed any of the following:

• Anti- LGBT Discrimination
• Harassment
• Stalking
• Hate-motivated physical assault and murder
• Sexual harassment or violence against any LGBT person
• Violence in or around LGBT bars or community spaces
• Same sex or LGBT pick-up violence or cruising-related violence
• Drug facilitated sexual assault
• Dating violence
• Partner abuse and domestic violence in LGBT relationships
• Police Misconduct or Brutality
• Sexual or any type of violence against an LGBT sex worker
• Violence experienced in prison/correctional facilities
• School-based violence, bullying, harassment, or targeting against any student who either identifies as or is perceived to be, LGBT or questioning
• Hate-related vandalism on public or private property
• Anti-LGBT neighbor-related violence
• Hostile work climate issues

These are just some reasons to call CAVP to report an incident. CAVP works to end violence both within and against LGBTQ communities.

What Happens When I Report?

All identifying information reported to CAVP is kept confidential. CAVP does not report incidents to the police or any other entity without the victim’s written consent, with the exception of physical or sexual violence perpetrated against persons under 18 per Colorado’s mandated reporting requirements.

Individuals who report to CAVP can access basic services, including crisis intervention counseling 24 hours a day, safety planning, advocacy, referrals, group counseling, court, hospital, or police accompaniment, and other emergency services.

Additionally, CAVP regularly documents and publishes reports on numbers and types of incidents in the state so the more people report, the more accurately our numbers reflect what’s happening in Colorado.

How to Report

You can report an incident by calling our 24 hour hotline at 303.852.5094 or toll-free statewide at 1.888.557.4441. Some people prefer to report via email. You can contact us via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Please note: on the Internet, your privacy is not assured. CAVP cannot guarantee the confidentiality of electronic correspondence.