Crime victims in Colorado have legal rights — but most people don’t find out what those rights are until they’re already deep in a process that feels confusing and exclusionary. The Colorado Victim Rights Act (VRA) is supposed to change that. In practice, it’s inconsistently applied, and a lot of people navigate the criminal justice […]
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When people ask why athletes don’t report abuse, the question is often framed as a moral one: Why didn’t they say something? Why didn’t they come forward sooner? That framing misses the point. Silence is rarely about weakness or credibility. For many athletes, especially those abused as children or teenagers, silence is a rational response
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Grooming in sports is often misunderstood because it rarely looks like abuse at the beginning. It is not a single act or a sudden event. Grooming is a pattern of conduct that unfolds over time—one that involves gaining access to an athlete, building trust and dependence, gradually crossing boundaries, and creating conditions where abuse can
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When you seek medical or therapeutic care, you are placing extraordinary trust in the person treating you. Doctors, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare providers hold significant authority, and Colorado law expects them to use that authority responsibly. When a provider abuses that power through sexual misconduct, the experience can be profoundly destabilizing. Many survivors are
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Athletics should provide young people with confidence, discipline, and community. Unfortunately, the power and influence that coaches, trainers, and teammates hold can sometimes be misused, leading to devastating abuse. Recently, this issue was underscored in a high-profile case where a New York City private school coach allegedly groomed and raped a student for years. Cases
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Speaking out about sexual assault, domestic violence, or child abuse takes immense courage. Survivors who come forward—whether in a public statement, a police report, or a civil lawsuit—are often motivated by a desire to protect others, reclaim their voices, or seek justice. But in some cases, abusers respond by weaponizing the legal system, filing retaliatory
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Going to court as a victim can feel overwhelming. You may not know what to expect, how to prepare, or what your rights are in the courtroom. Whether you’re involved in a criminal case, a civil lawsuit, or both, it’s natural to feel anxious about navigating the legal system—especially if you’ve already endured trauma. At
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