Reasons to Call
If you or someone you know has experienced or witnessed any of the following:
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Anti- LGBTQ discrimination
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Harassment
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Stalking
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Hate-motivated physical assault and murder
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Sexual harassment or violence against any LGBTQ person
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Violence in or around LGBTQ bars or community spaces
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Same sex or LGBTQ pick-up violence or cruising-related violence
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Drug facilitated sexual assault
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Dating violence
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Partner abuse and domestic violence in LGBTQ relationships
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Police Misconduct or Brutality
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Sexual or any type of violence against an LGBTQ sex worker
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Violence experienced in prison/correctional facilities
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School-based violence, bullying, harassment, or targeting against any student who either identifies as or is perceived to be, LGBTQ or questioning
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Hate-related vandalism on public or private property
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Anti-LGBTQ neighbor-related violence
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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 or when
advocates believe homicide or suicide is immediate.
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 info@coavp.org.
Please note: on the Internet,
your privacy is not assured. CAVP cannot guarantee the confidentiality of
electronic correspondence.