This Sunday’s Giving in Action recipient is Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center.
Founded in 2010, Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center (RMvlc) is Colorado’s only nonprofit law center dedicated exclusively to protecting and enforcing the rights of crime victims. RMvlc provides free, trauma-informed legal representation to over 3,000 victims across the state every year, helping them assert their rights in criminal cases under Colorado’s Victim Rights Act, address related civil legal needs such as safety and privacy, and secure protections in educational settings under Title IX to ensure survivors of gender-based violence have access to their education. Serving victims of all ages, backgrounds, and income levels, RMvlc ensures that survivors are not left to navigate complex legal systems alone. By removing legal barriers that stand in the way of healing, RMvlc elevates victims’ voices and helps restore stability during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.
Beyond individual representation, RMvlc works to transform the systems that impact crime victims statewide. Funding from the First Unitarian Society of Denver will ensure that victims continue to access free legal services while also supporting RMvlc’s expert staff in advancing broader protections including educating legislators at the Capitol during session about issues impact victims, advocating for policies that strengthen victims’ rights, and submitting amicus briefs to the Colorado Court of Appeals and Supreme Court to ensure judicial decisions fully consider the impact on survivors. By combining direct legal advocacy with systemic advocacy, RMvlc strengthens Colorado and builds a more equitable, responsive justice system for all victims of crime in Colorado.
