Public Policy Program
Violence Free Colorado plays a critical role in the passage and implementation of state and federal legislation that impacts domestic violence survivors, educates our membership about the policy process, and helps connect members and survivors with their legislators.
We provide input on court rules and state agency policies related to survivors and domestic violence programs.
Our team actively engages in taskforces, committees, and workgroups that address issues that are related to Intimate partner violence survivors and their wellbeing.
Want to get involved?
- Sign up for action alerts to stay updated throughout the legislative session.
- Sign up to testify in committee.
- Locate your State and Federal officials.
- Nonprofits can and should lobby! Learn about restrictions around non-profit lobbying. ( I would like to see this in a box or link separate from how to get involved)
- Email info@violencefreeco.org with questions about joining our Public Policy Committee.
Our Policy Priorities
Support sustainable funding for crime victims’ services!
Policies We’re Supporting
- SB24-011: Online Facilitated-Misconduct & Remote Tracking
- SCR24-001: Child Sexual Abuse Accountability Amendment
- SB24-035: Strengthening Enforcement of Human Trafficking
- HB24-1350: Parental Responsibilities Proceedings Child Safety
- HB24-1072: Protection of Victims of Sexual Offenses
- HB24-1098: Cause Required for Eviction of Residential Tenant
- HB24-1431: Stable Housing for Survivors of Abuse Program
- HB24-1437: Prohibit Flat Fees for Defending Indigent Clients
- SB24-001: Continue Youth Mental Health Services Program
2024 Federal Policy Priorities
- We follow the National Network to End Domestic Violence’s (NNEDV) policy work closely and support their federal level advocacy.
- Contact Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper.