| Denver Police Department
DENVER – These are challenging times, but the City and County of Denver is doing its part to ensure that those who find themselves in hard times have the help and access to the resources they need. This is especially true for those who live with an abusive partner. Regardless of the stay at home order, there continues to be resources and support for victims of domestic violence and child abuse.
“Staying safe and healthy during this time isn’t just about washing your hands or physical distancing, it’s about ensuring that where we ‘stay at home’ is safe, too,” said Mayor Michael B. Hancock. “If you are housed with your abuser, you are allowed to leave to find a safe place to shelter. If you need help with that, there are resources for you.”
There are simple ways to reduce the stress COVID-19 brings, such as, limiting the amount of news you watch or read, going for a walk while minding social distancing, playing a board game, reading a book, limiting anything that could alter your judgement, such as alcohol or marijuana, taking a timeout if things become too much, and many others ideas to help create a positive and safe place at home. A video from Mayor Hancock with a message about COVID-19 and home safety can be accessed by clicking here.
Resources regarding domestic violence and child abuse:
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- Call or text 911 for emergencies or 720-913-2000 for non-emergent police service requests. www.Denvergov.org/DomesticViolence for domestic violence information and resources
- Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
- Safe House Denver – provides both emergency shelter and non-residential counseling and advocacy services to adults, children and youth experiencing intimate partner violence
- National Domestic Violence Hotline – operating around the clock, seven days a week, confidential and free of cost, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse
- Latina Safe House – provides bilingual and culturally sensitive services to Latina survivors of domestic violence and their families
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- Call 311 or visit www.Denvergov.org for COVID-19 information about jobs, housing food, etc.
| “For those who find themselves potentially causing harm to their partners and/or kids, the Denver Police Department has help for you too,” said Denver Chief of Police, Paul M. Pazen. “We recognize that preventing abuse is of the upmost importance, which is why we encourage those who act in a way that is or can be harmful to their loved ones to visit denvergov.org/preventingdomesticviolence.”
Resources for those who may harm a partner or child:
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