| Seventeenth Judicial District Domestic Violence Resources |
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Domestic Violence resources in the City and County of Broomfield are available in Adobe Acrobat format. If you do not have a copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader, you may obtain a free copy by clicking on the graphic below:
Information as to when and where packets can be picked up or processed for the Seventeenth Judicial District and the judicial districts surrounding the Seventeenth Judicial District may be of assistance to you. Adams CountyThe following resources are available for victims of domestic violence in Adams County. Please review the Page Contents reference box to locate the resource and the telephone number you can call to obtain more information:Return to Top↑ Access Housing, Inc. (303) 289-7078 Provides housing, support, advocacy and assistance for women who are making the transition from leaving a battering relationship and working to establish an independent living situation. Services may involve costs, depending upon job training, child care, and other living arrangements necessary. Office hours are 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Alternatives To Family Violence 24 Hour Number (303) 289-4441 Provides the following services to victims and family members of victims of domestic violence: 1) 24 hour crisis hotline 2) Emergency shelter for victims and their children (45 day stay limit) 3) Emotional support, assistance, referrals and information regarding the criminal and civil justice systems and resources for victims in or out of shelter. 4) Group counseling for victims and children while in shelter 5) Group counseling for victims and children out of shelter 6) Group counseling for domestic violence perpetrators There is no charge for calls to the 24 hour crisis hotline. Shelter services involve bartering services for the length of stay (i.e. responsible for preparing two dinner meals a week, exchanging child care, etc.) Counseling services are on a sliding scale fee based on the client=s ability to pay. Bi-lingual counselors for victims are available. Counseling services are offered in the evenings and on weekends. The shelter is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year. The administrative office is open 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Return to Top↑ Adams County Court Clerk=s Office Collections Investigation Program (303) 654-3266 Will assist victims of domestic violence in collecting restitution ordered by the court to be paid by perpetrators. Services are at no cost to the victim. Hours of operation are 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Adams County Probation Department Victim Assistance Program (303) 451-5555 Offers assistance and information to victims of domestic violence in cases where perpetrators are placed on probation by the court after sentencing. Services are offered at no cost to the victim. Hours of operation are 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Adams County Sheriff's Office Victim Advocate Program (720) 322-1240 Offers victims assistance, information and support regarding the criminal investigation of domestic violence in unincorporated Adams County. Advocates may be called to respond to crime scenes to provide direct services to victims. Services are offered at no cost to the victims and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Adams County Sheriff's Office Victim Advocate Program Website Return to Top↑ Arvada Police Department Victim Services Unit Offers victims assistance, information and support regarding the criminal investigation of domestic violence in the City of Arvada. Advocates may be called to crime scenes to provide direct services to victims. Services are offered at no cost to the victims and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Arvada Police Department Victim Services Unit Website Aurora Community Mental Health Center (303) 617-2300 Offers the same basic services as the Adams Community Mental Health Center for residents of Adams County living within the Aurora city limits. Administrative office hours are 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Aurora Community Mental Health Website Asian Pacific Development Center Victim Assistance Program (303) 393-0304 Offers assistance, support, information and advocacy to victims of domestic violence who primarily speak an Asian language. Must ask specifically for the Victim Assistance Program when requesting services. Services through the Victim Assistance Program are at no cost to the victim. Other services available through the Center may require payment. Office hours are 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Asian Pacific Development Center WebsiteAurora Police Department Victim Services Unit (303) 739-6086 Offers victims assistance, information and support regarding the criminal investigation of domestic violence in the city of Aurora. Advocates may be called to respond to crime scenes to provide direct services to victims. Services are offered at no cost to the victims and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Return to Top↑ Brighton Police Department Victim Assistance Program (303) 655-2308 Offers victims assistance, information and support regarding the criminal investigation of domestic violence in the city of Brighton. Advocates may be called to respond to crime scenes to provide direct services to victims. Services are offered at no cost to the victims and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Brighton Police Department Victim Assistance Information Broomfield Police Department Victim Services Program (303) 438-6429 Offers victims assistance, information and support regarding the criminal investigation of domestic violence in the city of Broomfield. Advocates may be called to respond to crime scenes to provide direct services to victims. Services are offered at no cost to the victims and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Broomfield Police Department Victim Services Unit Catholic Charities New Options For Victims Assistance (303) 344-4953 Offers limited financial, food and lodging assistance to victims of domestic violence. Referral MUST COME THROUGH AN ADAMS COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. Catholic Charities Website Return to Top↑ Commerce City Police Department Victim Services Unit (303) 289-3655 Offers victims assistance, information and support regarding the criminal investigation of domestic violence in the city of Commerce City. Advocates may be called to respond to crime scenes to provide direct services to victims. Services are offered at no cost to the victims and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Community Reach Center (303) 853-3500 Provides 24 hour hotline assistance for victims or perpetrators who feel they may be a danger to themselves or others. Also provides individual, group and family counseling to victims of domestic violence on a sliding scale fee. Will assist victims in applying for Crime Victim Compensation. Bi-lingual counselors are available. Counseling services are offered at the Thornton, Brighton, and Westminster office sites. The Victim Counseling Program is a grant funded program available to victims who do not qualify for crime victim compensation. This program can be accessed through Lisa Walsh, (303) 853-3825. ATime and Space for Moms and Kids@ is a program designed specifically to assist domestic violence victims and their children. It is facilitated by T. J. Price, (303) 853-3646. Counseling services are offered in the evenings and on weekends. Administrative office hours are 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Community Reach Center Website Return to Top↑ Crime Victim Compensation (303) 655-3825 Offers limited financial assistance to victims of domestic violence and their children for expenses directly related to a crime when a report is made to a law enforcement agency. Requires completion of an application which is available from law enforcement agency victim assistance programs or the district attorney's office. Compensation funds are derived from surcharges levied by the court on criminal convictions. There is no financial need determination to apply for or receive compensation. Office hours are 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday.
Offers assistance and information for non-English speaking victims and perpetrators of domestic violence, including, but not limited to, translation, court advocacy and immigration concerns. Ask specifically for the Victim Assistance Program. There is no charge for services through the Victim Assistance Program. Includes an eight week program for young men and boys who have witnessed or experienced violence. Domestic Violence Initiative For Women With Disabilities (303) 839-5510 Offers victims of domestic violence who are disabled, or who have become disabled as a result of domestic or caretaker abuse, assistance, support, information and advocacy. Provides court accompaniment to criminal and civil proceedings; referrals to resources and assistance in resource application process=. Hours of operation are 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Federal Heights Police Department Victim Advocate Program (303) 428-8538 Offers victims assistance, information and support regarding the criminal investigation of domestic violence in the city of Federal Heights. Advocates may be called to respond to crime scenes to provide direct services to victims. Services are offered at no cost to the victims and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Return to Top↑ Gateway Battered Women's Shelter Criminal Justice Project (303) 343-1856 Provides the following services to victims and family members of victims of domestic violence, primarily for victims located in the city of Aurora part of Adams County: 1) 24 hour crisis hotline 2) Emergency shelter for victims and their children (45 day stay limit) 3) Emotional support, assistance, referrals and information regarding the criminal and civil justice systems and resources for victims in or out of shelter. 4) Group counseling for victims and children while in shelter 5) Group counseling for victims and children out of shelter 6) Group counseling for domestic violence perpetrators There is no charge for calls to the 24 hour crisis hotline. Shelter services involve bartering services for the length of stay (i.e. responsible for preparing two dinner meals a week, exchanging child care, etc.) Counseling services are on a sliding scale fee based on the client=s ability to pay. Bi-lingual counselors for victims are available. Counseling services are offered in the evenings and on weekends. The shelter is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year. The administrative office is open 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Return to Top↑
Offers advocacy and assistance to victims of domestic violence in obtaining restraining orders, divorces and emergency protective orders through the civil court system. Also provides referrals for housing, financial, further legal and counseling resources. Restraining order and divorce clinics are offered at a minimal or at no cost to the client. Office hours are 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Project Safeguard Website Return to Top↑ Rape Assistance and Awareness Program 24 Hour Number (303) 329-9922 Offers 24 hour crisis hotline to victims who have been sexually assaulted. Also offers group counseling to victims of sexual assault and their significant others who are not identified as the perpetrator. Bi-lingual counselors available. Hotline services are at no cost; counseling services are offered on a sliding scale fee. Administrative office hours are 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Rape Assistance Awareness Program Website Servicios de La Raza, Inc. 24 Hour Number (303) 477-3817 Offers 24 hour crisis hotline services to Spanish speaking victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Also provides assistance and referrals for counseling. Services are at no cost to victims. Administrative office hours are 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Servicios de La Raza Website Return to Top↑ Thornton & Northglenn Police Departments Victim Services Unit
Offers victims assistance, information and support regarding the criminal investigation of domestic violence in the cities of Northglenn and Thornton. Advocates may be called to respond to crime scenes to provide direct services to victims. Services are offered at no cost to the victims and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Thornton/Northglenn Police Departments Victim Services Unit Time Out For Kids And Teens (303) 462-1060 Ten week group for child witnesses and the non-offending parent. Free of charge. Return to Top↑ University of Denver College of Law Domestic Violence Civil Justice Project (303) 871-6140 Offers legal clinic services to low income domestic violence victims who need civil legal representation and social work services. Court language interpretation is provided when necessary. Services are provided at no cost . Must call to schedule an intake appointment between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday.A Woman's Place, Inc. (303) 351-6590 Offers group and individual counseling for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in South Weld and North Adams County areas. Group counseling services are also offered to children of victims. Bi-lingual counselors available. Services are on a sliding scale fee, and counseling sessions may be available in the evenings and on weekends. Office hours are 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. A Woman's Place Website Westminster Police Department Victim Services Unit (303) 430-2400 Offers victims assistance, information and support regarding the criminal investigation of domestic violence in the city of Westminster. Advocates may be called to respond to crime scenes to provide direct services to victims. Services are offered at no cost to the victims and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Return to Top↑ Domestic Violence Offender Treatment ProvidersFor information regarding State Approved Domestic Violence Offender Treatment Providers in the Seventeenth Judicial District in pdf format, please click Here.Seventeenth Judicial District Domestic Violence ProtocolTo review the Seventeenth Judicial District Domestic Violence Protocol developed by the Seventeenth Judicial District Domestic Violence Task Force was adopted on December 20, 2002. Protective Order StudyA comprehensive study of the practices, standards, and assessment of the Adams County Courts' Protective Orders Division, which was used to refine and improve practices in the Adams County Combined Courts may assist in a better understanding to the court process. Other ResourcesThe Colorado Judicial Branch has compiled other information regarding safety planning, as well as information and the telephone number for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, information regarding the Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault. Return to Top↑
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