Colorado
Abuse Statistics
Victims of abuse often report that they return to
an abusive situation because they cannot find affordable long-term housing
in Colorado. Source: Colorado Department of
Human Services, Domestic Abuse Assistance Program, “2007 Annual Report.”
Retrieved on July 15, 2008, from www.domesticabusefund.org.
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Almost half of all women murdered in
Colorado are killed by an intimate partner.
Source: Project
Safeguard, “2007 Fatality Review Program Report.”
Denver,
Colorado 2007
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49 people died as a result of domestic violence
in Colorado throughout 2007,
including 9 incidents of murder/suicide that resulted in 18 of the deaths.
Source: Project
Safeguard, “2007 Fatality Review Program Report.”
Denver, Colorado 2007
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19 children were killed during an incident of
domestic violence from 2000 to 2007.
Source: Project
Safeguard, “2007 Fatality Review Program Report.”
Denver,
Colorado 2007
For the National Coalition Against Domestic
Violence's State Statistics pages, click
HERE
How We're Providing Alternatives
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In 2008, AH staff and volunteers responded to 3,225 requests for
services through our crisis line, Bridges of Hope Legal Project, support
groups & Court Advocacy.
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In 2008, Alternative Horizons Outreach staff and volunteers hosted 173
violence prevention events with a total audience of 3,464 people.
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During 2008, AH expanded its support/therapy group services to include
teens who have witnessed or experienced family violence. AH now offers
three additional support groups for teens. In 08’, AH facilitated
support groups that reached 181 clients.
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