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Thriving in 2025: CDHS\u2019s Ongoing Commitment to Making Sure Survivors of Domestic Violence Can Safely Get Support<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Colorado Answered more than 61,000 Domestic Violence Crisis Calls in 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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DENVER (Oct. 8, 2025)<\/strong> \u2014 The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) joins communities across the state and nation to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October. Under this year\u2019s theme \u2014 \u201cWith Survivors, Always\u201d \u2014 Colorado honors the strength of survivors, raising awareness about domestic violence and reminding Coloradans that free and confidential help is always available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDomestic violence is more common than many realize,\u201d said Dr. Meghan Stidd, director of the Division of Community Programs at CDHS. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline<\/a>, \u201cover 1 in 3 women (35.6%) and 1 in 4 men (28.5%) in the US have experienced rape, physical violence, and\/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Anyone, regardless of gender, income, race and sexual identity can be affected.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2024, organizations in Colorado that support survivors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n