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Advocates for Change

Statewide

Advocates for Change is a nonprofit advocacy group formed by families and loved ones of those charged and/or convicted of a sex offense. Long-time volunteer Jerry Frey helps people find housing. You may email Jerry at bigbearjerry2@gmail.com or write him at Jerry Frey, 14040 E. Linvale Place, #407, Aurora CO 80014. You may also call Jerry at the number provided. If possible, try to call during business hours, but Jerry will also try to help folks in an emergency at any time. Leave a message and Jerry will call you back.

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Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA)

Statewide

The Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers is an international organization dedicated to making society safer by preventing sexual abuse. ATSA promotes sound research, effective evidence-based practice, informed public policy, and collaborative community strategies that lead to the effective assessment, treatment, and management of individuals who have sexually abused or are at risk to abuse.

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Coalition for Sexual Offense Restoration (CSOR)

PO Box 27051, Denver CO 80227

Statewide

CSOR provides information and support for people convicted of a sexual offense as well as their family members. CSOR provides a wide range of services, from mentoring and support of individuals and families, re-entry help with specific needs such as food, clothing, and flip phones, public education and advocacy, referrals to other agencies, advocacy regarding parole and probation conditions and other situations such as hearings, and much more. CSOR may also be able to help with your search for housing through their contacts. Call or write for more information. You may also email founder Susan Walker at susancwalker1@gmail.com. Be sure to check out their website, too!

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Connections Prison Ministry

Connections Prison Ministry, PO Box 64261, Colorado Springs CO 80962

Statewide

Connections Prison Ministry (CPM) is a faith-based nonprofit ministry with the ultimate purpose of sharing Jesus through relationships with individuals and their families who struggle with incarceration. As relationships are built, CPM offers assistance with resources for employment, transportation, housing, cellphones, clothing, food, basic household supplies, mentorship, counsel and connections to the local church. Incarcerated men and women in most Colorado prisons can request a “Connections Prison Ministry” application through the facility Chaplain’s office. Family members and friends can also download and print a copy from the website and mail it to an incarcerated person. Completed applications should be mailed to Connections Prison Ministry, PO Box 64261, Colorado Springs CO 80962. It's best if Connections is contacted with an application prior to someone's release from prison. You can click on the PDF button below to open and print the application.

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CURE-SORT

Statewide

Referred to as CURE-SORT, Sex Offenders Restored through Treatment (SORT) is a nonprofit issue chapter of Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errants (National CURE). CURE-SORT works to provide information, resources, contacts, and support to individuals, families, defense attorneys, treatment providers, public media, legislators, law enforcement personnel, and other professionals who work with or are interested in issues of sexual abuse and its prevention.

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National Association for Rational Sexual Offense Laws

Statewide

NARSOL opposes dehumanizing registries and works to eliminate discrimination, banishment, and vigilantism against persons accused or convicted of sexual offenses. Their website has many resources. Note: NARSOL will not provide legal assistance, legal advice or attorney recommendations. In the Resource section on the website, click on Publications for more information.

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Residency Restrictions for Colorado

List of Cities in Colorado and Restrictions Regarding Sex Offense Registration

Statewide

If you want to know about residency restrictions for people who must register for a sex offense, it's recommended to always call the local police to verify the law for that jurisdiction. That said, this blog post from Colorado Legal Defense Group is a helpful place to start.

Sex Offender Solutions & Education Network (SOSEN)

2211 C. R. 400, Tobias, NE 68453

Statewide

SOSEN’s primary mission is to educate the public, the news media, law enforcement and legislators with the true facts about child sexual abuse.

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Sex Offense Litigation and Policy Resource Center

Statewide

The Sex Offense Litigation and Policy Resource Center is located in Mitchell Hamline School of Law in Minnesota. The Center collects and shares information about sex offender cases and advocates for more sensible policies and prevention.

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SOL Research

Statewide

The SOL Research website was established to provide factual information about sex laws and their effects on people and society.

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Women Against Registry

Statewide

The vision of WAR is to abolish the sex offender registries across this nation. Women Against Registry also seeks to restore Life, Health and Freedom to all individuals who have been injured by the requirements of registration, especially innocent family members.