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Learn more from the official blog of Stand Up Colorado:
Pausing Stand Up Colorado in 2023
We’d like to let our followers know that we’ll be pausing Stand Up Colorado activities and communications for 2023. As many may know, our parent organization Violence Free Colorado has experienced considerable transition the past several years. Pausing the campaign will give our staff a chance to regroup, and define and recommit to what our
Helpline currently down
Part of our obligation to build trust with communities across Colorado is to be there when we ask people to reach out for help to change their behaviors. Right now, we’re falling short. We’re making every effort to get our Helpline running again and connect you to the resources you need. We’ll be sure to

Abuse in LGBTQIA+ Relationships
Gender stereotypes have traditionally framed relationship violence as an issue between men and women, but abusive behaviors can and do occur in all types of relationships. Individuals across the sexuality and gender spectrum can find themselves in an abusive relationship and face unique barriers when they do.

Abuse & Immigration
Immigrants can experience the same types of relationship violence as anyone else in this country. Because of their immigration status, however, they face additional barriers to seeking help while those who use abusive behaviors have additional outlets to exert power and control.

It Impacts Kids
Take a second to think about your childhood growing up. Picture the people, environment and memories that helped define you as a kid. Now open your eyes, look in the mirror and ask yourself this one question – how did those people, that environment and those memories shape who you are today?

It’s Not Alcohol
Despite more than 4 in 5 Americans believing otherwise, alcohol is biologically and statistically proven not to make someone violent. The fact is that not everyone who drinks becomes violent, not everyone who is violent drinks and solving one’s substance abuse problem doesn’t solve their problem of using abusive behaviors.