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                                                                              The Rape Assistance and Awareness Program (RAAP) is the only comprehensive rape-crisis center serving nine counties in the greater Denver-Metro area.  The mission of RAAP is to work towards the elimination of sexual violence.  The primary goals are to assist victims and educate the public about sexual violence and its prevention.

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                                                                              RAAP's offices are closed today, Friday February 3, 2012 due to the weather. 

                                                                              24-Hour Rape Crisis Hotline - 303-322-7273

                                                                              RAAP's hotlines are staffed by well-trained, empathetic volunteers that are there to listen and to provide callers with support and resources. We staff three hotlines:
                                                                              24-hour English speaking hotline
                                                                              303.322.7273

                                                                              Toll Free for Lincoln and Elbert Counties
                                                                              1.888.394.8044
                                                                              Spanish speaking hotline
                                                                              303.329.0031

                                                                              Toll Free for Lincoln and Elbert Counties
                                                                              1.888.394.8044
                                                                              TTY hotline (staffed 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., M-F)
                                                                              303.329.0023
                                                                               

                                                                              Join Our Team

                                                                              Open Administrative Assistant Position.  Click here for the job description or to apply online.

                                                                              Interested in Community Canvass?  Want to Work at RAAP?
                                                                                Click here to fill out the Canvass Employment Application Today!!!

                                                                              Workshops

                                                                              HOTLINE VOLUNTEER TRAINING
                                                                              The next  training has been scheduled for February 21, 2012.  If you're interested in attending, visit the Volunteer section for more info!

                                                                              The next Self-Protection and Emopowerment (SET) class will be at Auraria Campus on Saturday, February 25 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.  Click here for more information or click here to register.   

                                                                              Ongoing Groups
                                                                              The next Someone I Love Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, March 3 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.  For more information, click here. 

                                                                              Adult Survivors of Sexual Assault  Group (ASA)

                                                                              Teen (13–18 years old) Sexual Abuse Survivor Groups

                                                                              Read A Letter from Our Client

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                                                                              As we look toward a new year and 2012, we reflect on our past—our accomplishments and triumphs.  Click here to read a letter from one of our clients talking about her journey.  Or Click Here to contribute to our Annual Campaign.   

                                                                              NEEDED:  Minivan or SUV

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                                                                              RAAP's Field Canvass Team is looking for minivan or SUV that seats 7-9 passengers to transport the Canvass Team each day.  If you or someone you know has a vehicle that meets these specifications, please contact us at info@RAAP.org.  Thank you!

                                                                              United States Redefines Rape    

                                                                              The crime of rape will be defined as "penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim.  Click here to read more.

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                                                                              Thank you for participating in Colorado Gives Day.  If you were unable to make a contribution, please click here to make one today!  It's never too late to make a difference in the lives of those affected by sexual assault.  Click here to contribute to RAAP Today!

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                                                                              We hold that cultural competence is an ongoing journey; a process of learning that begins by looking within ourselves, honoring basic human rights and cultivating awareness of the dynamics of  privilege and oppression.  As individuals and as an agency, we are committed to responding effectively to social-cultural diversity and celebrating our differences to achieve universal  justice.

                                                                              Thank You for Your Support

                                                                                Thank you to all of our generous supporters for your continued support of RAAP. Your support allows us to continue to meet a critical need in our community. Thank you, in particular, to both the Helen K and Arthur E. Johnson Foundation and the Newfield Foundation.
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