Mistakes were made. That is the conclusion reached by the investigation into CU Boulder and the Buffs’ organization’s handling of the Joe Tumpkin case. Three specific failures by the university…
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This question seems unthinkable to most of us. But what about your pet or companion animal? For people fleeing an abusive partner, the answer may not be so clear. Research…
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When describing the impact of domestic violence on families, people will often say something like “DV tears families apart!” When we look at the families that SPAN supports, thanks to…
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There is a persistent perception in the community that domestic violence is a crisis in the lives of survivors, a short term problem that is addressed through short term solutions…
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SPAN’s work is deeply rooted in the community, and for us to stay strong we need at least 25% of our annual $1.6 million budget to come from community-based support.…
DetailsFebruary 4 was an unusually warm evening for February in Colorado, and that warmth was reflected in the hearts of more than 300 people who gathered at the Broomfield Omni…
DetailsIt is with tremendous gratitude that SPAN sends out many thanks to His Holiness The Dalai Lama, for his generous gift of more than $21,000 to SPAN. The donation was…
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There is a powerful body of research indicating that one of the most important tools for improving the long term outcomes for children at risk because of violence and trauma…
DetailsProviding safe, confidential emergency shelter to domestic violence survivors and their children is at the core of SPAN’s services to the community. Safe shelter is proven to stop the immediate…
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When describing the impact of domestic violence on families, people will often say something like “DV tears families apart!” When we look at the families that SPAN supports, thanks to…
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