Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.)

If you have been sexually assaulted, it is important to prioritize your safety and well-being. Here are some steps you can take:

1. Find a Safe Place: Immediately go to a safe location where you feel secure. This could be your home, a friend's place, or a public area with people around.
2. Seek Medical Attention: Even if you do not have visible injuries, it is crucial to get medical care as soon as possible. Healthcare professionals can provide necessary treatment, check for injuries, and collect forensic evidence if you decide to report the assault.
3. Contact a Trusted Person: Reach out to someone you trust, such as a friend, family member, or counselor. Sharing your experience with someone who supports you can provide emotional comfort and help you feel less isolated.
4. Preserve Evidence: Avoid bathing, changing clothes, or cleaning the area where the assault occurred. These actions can destroy important evidence. If possible, keep the clothes you were wearing and any other items that may have been involved in the assault in a paper bag.
5. Report the Assault: Reporting the assault to law enforcement can be a difficult but important step. You can contact your local police department directly or visit a hospital where staff can help you connect with authorities. When reporting, provide as much detail as you can remember. Remember that you have the right to have a support person or advocate with you during this process.
6. Seek Support Services: Many organizations offer support services for survivors of sexual assault. These can include hotlines, counseling, legal assistance, and advocacy. Organizations such as RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) provide confidential support and resources to help you navigate this challenging time.

Remember, what happened to you is not your fault, and there are people and resources available to help you through this process. Taking these steps can help you regain control and begin the healing journey.

For Adults

• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
  Website: https://www.rainn.org
  Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
  Provides confidential support, information, and resources for survivors of sexual violence.
• National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)
  Website: https://www.nsvrc.org
  Offers resources, research, and advocacy to end sexual violence.
• The National Domestic Violence Hotline
  Website: https://www.thehotline.org
  Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
  Provides support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
• Local Crisis Centers and Shelters
  Many local communities have crisis centers and shelters that offer support, counseling, and resources for sexual assault survivors. Contact your local law enforcement or search online for services in your area.

For Children and Teens

• Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
  Website: https://www.childhelp.org/hotline/
  Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (422-4453)
  Provides support and resources for children and teens who have experienced abuse or sexual assault.
• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)
  Website: https://www.missingkids.org
  Hotline: 1-800-THE-LOST (843-5678)
  Offers resources and support for children and teens who have been sexually exploited or abused.
• Love is Respect
  Website: https://www.loveisrespect.org
  Hotline: 1-866-331-9474
  Text: LOVEIS to 22522
  Provides support and information for teens experiencing dating violence or sexual assault.
• Local Child Advocacy Centers
  Many communities have child advocacy centers that provide comprehensive support and resources for children who have experienced sexual abuse. Contact your local law enforcement or search online for services in your area.

• Create an account by clicking the "Sign In / Join" link in the left menu.
• After signing in with your chosen username and password, you will be able to add your home address and a notification radius.
• You can configure up to two email addresses to be notified when a sex offender moves within the radius of the addresses you specified.

• Per Colorado Revised Statues, you must contact your local law enforcement agency.
• Juvenile Offender Information: You must contact Colorado Bureau of Investigations.
  Local law enforcement agencies are not authorized to give any information on juvenile offenders.

• Contact your local law enforcement agency, they will be happy to assist you in contacting the necessary agency. If you have concerns or questions about one of the offenders listed in this site, please contact the agency listed at the bottom of their detail page for additional help.

• 'SVP' Sexually Violent Predator
• Classification Methods: Sex offenders in Colorado can receive the Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) designation through a Colorado assessment instrument or an equivalency determination by the Colorado Department of Public Safety for out-of-state offenders.
• Criteria for Assessment (Colorado Convictions): Offenders must be 18 or older (or tried as adults if younger) at the time of the offense, which must have been committed on or after July 1, 1997, with a conviction on or after July 1, 1999. Crimes include sexual assault, unlawful sexual contact, and sexual assault on a child or in a position of trust, with the victim being a stranger or someone targeted for sexual victimization.
• Criteria for Equivalency (Out-of-State Offenders): Must have the highest registration and notification level in their jurisdiction, meet Colorado's age and date of offense requirements, and satisfy the SVP conviction criteria.
• SVP Assessment and Notification: Assessment includes mental abnormality, prior convictions, and re-offense risk factors. Administered by probation, CDOC, and approved evaluators, with recommendations made to courts or parole boards. Community notification is mandatory, conducted by local law enforcement either passively (public lists/websites) or actively (public meetings/electronic notifications).
• For a complete description see Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) and Community Notification Process
• 'In custody' Currently in law enforcement custody. The address(es) may be their last posted residence.
• 'Wanted' The offender has failed to register as required by law and is wanted by law enforcement.
• 'Transient' Transient offenders are those who have no fixed address and are required to check in with law enforcement on a regular basis.

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