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The coronavirus has shaken the world up in many ways aside from the virus itself. Millions of people are finding themselves out of work and businesses are being forced to close doors en masse. Lots of people are also practicing social distancing by staying home.

Because of these things, one issue that cities like Denver are contending with? The potential for a massive spike in domestic violence.

Experts Concerned for Potential Spike in CO Domestic Violence Calls

The extensive quarantine [...]

We have encountered a lot of confusion surrounding domestic violence among clients in Colorado. So we decided to tackle some of the most common questions we encounter:

• I’m not with the victim anymore; Why am I being charged with domestic violence?
• I thought I would end up in state court; Why am I facing federal charges this time?
• What do federal domestic charges mean in terms of possible sentences and penalties?

The following information should answer these and others you [...]

Substance abuse and domestic violence are both unfortunate realties of modern society. Both are common, affecting thousands of Coloradans annually.

In fact, many times these two problems occur together, as both domestic violence victims and perpetrators are often substance abusers.

So, what is the link between the two things?

The short answer is that it’s complicated. However, research has shown that substance abusers are more likely to become victims or perpetrators of domestic violence. Moreover, these two problems have many [...]