Human trafficking is estimated to presently impact 40.3 million people globally. Experts believe that there are more situations of labor trafficking than of sex trafficking, but there is a much wider awareness of sex trafficking in the U.S. than of labor trafficking. According to U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline, in 2019, individual labor trafficking victims… Continue reading Recognizing Human Labor Trafficking
Showing Gratitude for AVRC’s Retiring Executive Director
A note from the AVRC Board of Directors Chairperson regarding the retirement of Executive Director, Sandra Leonard.
Colorado Gives Day 2020
In this #GivingSeason, it has never been easier to show your support and #GiveWhereYouLive!
Giving Tuesday 2020
Please consider AVRC this #GivingTuesday2020 for your support. Your donations help AVRC to continue to serve victims & survivors of violent crime!
Domestic Violence in the LGBTQ+ Community
Domestic Violence is just as prevalent in the LGBTQ community as the heterosexual/cisgendered community.
Celebrate Purple Thursday for #DVAM2020
Celebrate Purple Thursday on October 22nd, 2020 to show your support for survivors of Domestic Violence.
How Your Donations Serve Victims of Violent Crime
Do you know how AVRC is funded, or how your donations can be utilized? Read on to find out more.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2020
Today marks the 1st day of Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2020 (#DVAM2020)!
AVRC Services Spotlight: Temporary Emergency Shelter
Temporary Emergency Shelter may be available for victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Read on to learn more!
Colorado Gives 2019
Colorado Gives Day is December 10th, 2019. Since 1987, The Arkansas Valley Resource Center (AVRC) has been providing services to women and children who have been victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. In 1996, those services were extended to serve all victims of all violent crimes in the 16th Judicial District (Bent, Crowley, and… Continue reading Colorado Gives 2019
Early Warning Signs of DV: Love Bombing
Love Bombing is one of many potential early warning signs of domestic violence. Read on to learn more!
Early Warning Signs of DV: Lack of Accountability
Lack of accountability is a multi-faceted potential early warning sign to DV. Read on to learn more!
Early Warning Signs of DV: Boundary Issues
Boundary Issues can be a key early warning sign of domestic violence. Read on to learn more!
Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2019
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. How will you show your support?
#DVAM #DVAM2019
Our Sponsors and Supporters are invaluable!
Our sponsors and supporters are invaluable! Thank you!
AVRC Services Spotlight: Financial Assistance and Advocacy
Contact AVRC today to see what financial assistance may be available for victims of violent crime!
On the Rise: Hate Crimes in America
The rate of hate crimes has increased within the past 3 years. Read on to learn more.
Strangulation: Lethality at 750%
Strangulation is a severe and highly lethal form of physical abuse.
Emotional Abuse: Bruises on the Heart & Mind
Emotional abuse is abuse. Learn more about the different forms of emotional abuse.
Teen Dating Violence: How much do you know?
Test you knowledge on Teen Dating Violence!
#TDVAM2019
Burglary vs. Robbery: What is the Difference?
What are differences between the crimes of Robbery and Burglary? Read on to find out!