Alternatives to Violence Blog

Terms Commonly Used When Discussing Domestic Violence

February 10, 2020

Engaging in a conversation about domestic violence can be emotional and daunting. The language used may be unfamiliar to most people outside of the advocacy or legal world, making the…

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How to Help Victims of Violence Over the Holidays

December 18, 2019

For victims of violence, the holiday season can be very stressful and uncomfortable. The thought of having to even try to put on a happy face and share in celebratory…

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What I Learned at COVA About Reporting Options for Sexual Assault Victims

November 26, 2019

Written by Liz Venable, Victim Response Team Coordinator Liz joined Alternatives to Violence in the beginning of 2019. Her background is a bachelor’s in human services leadership from University of…

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Reasons to Give on CO Gives Day

November 12, 2019

Welcome to the new ATV blog! Our goal is to make this blog a valuable resource that provides helpful and timely information on ways to help victims of domestic violence,…

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