Following a 12 percent increase in domestic violence cases in 2024, the Denver District Attorney’s Office has split its Family Violence Unit into two specialized teams: the Domestic Violence Unit (DVU) and the Child Victim Unit (CVU).
The DVU will handle all felony cases involving intimate partner violence and currently oversees more than 400 cases. The CVU will focus on felony cases involving victims under 18, such as child abuse and sexual assault.
District Attorney John Walsh said the restructuring allows prosecutors to take a more focused, trauma-informed approach.
Advocates, including State Rep. Monica Duran and leaders at the Rose Andom Center, say the new units show a strong commitment to survivors and may help prevent future domestic violence deaths.
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The Rose Andom Center will be closed on Thursday, October 1st, from 9:00am – 12:00pm to host the Domestic Violence Awareness Month Walk. Normal operations will resume at 12:00pm.
If you need additional support during this time, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233) or SafeHouse Denver’s crisis line at 303-318-9989. If you are in immediate danger, please contact 911.
Aviso de Cierre del Rose Andom Center
Si necesita apoyo adicional durante este tiempo, por favor comuníquese con la Línea Nacional de Violencia Doméstica al 800-799-SAFE (7233) o con la línea de crisis de SafeHouse Denver al 303-318-9989. Si se encuentra en peligro inmediato, por favor llame al 911.
