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Advocates for Change is a Colorado-based nonprofit dedicated to reforming the criminal justice system, supporting individuals impacted by the sex offender registry, and promoting second chances through advocacy, education, and community support. Advocates for Change Affecting Change in Colorado's Laws, Policies, and Attitudes Our Story Advocates for Change is dedicated to supporting individuals in the criminal justice system and their families. Our mission encompasses advocating for legislative change, public education, successful rehabilitation, and community reintegration. Through our meetings, resources, and membership options, we strive to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected. Learn More Resource Guide for Families of Adults Are you or a loved one facing accusations or a conviction for a sexual offense in Colorado? You’re not alone. In response to concerns from families, a diverse workgroup—including family members, advocates, therapists, and justice professionals—created this essential guide to help you navigate every stage of the legal process. Click here to access the helpful document. Our Current Initiatives Driving Positive Change Legislative Advocacy Policy Reform Our legislative advocacy efforts focus on reforming punitive laws to ensure fair treatment and rehabilitation opportunities for individuals in the criminal justice system. Public Education Awareness Campaigns Through awareness campaigns, we educate the public and lawmakers on the challenges faced by individuals with sexual offenses, promoting understanding, support, and acceptance. Community Engagement Building Relationships Community engagement initiatives aim to facilitate successful treatment, reintegration, and acceptance of individuals in the wider community, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

Terms & Conditions A legal disclaimer The explanations and information provided on this page are only general and high-level explanations and information on how to write your own document of Terms & Conditions. You should not rely on this article as legal advice or as recommendations regarding what you should actually do, because we cannot know in advance what are the specific terms you wish to establish between your business and your customers and visitors. We recommend that you seek legal advice to help you understand and to assist you in the creation of your own Terms & Conditions. Terms & Conditions - the basics Having said that, Terms and Conditions (“T&C”) are a set of legally binding terms defined by you, as the owner of this website. The T&C set forth the legal boundaries governing the activities of the website visitors, or your customers, while they visit or engage with this website. The T&C are meant to establish the legal relationship between the site visitors and you as the website owner. T&C should be defined according to the specific needs and nature of each website. For example, a website offering products to customers in e-commerce transactions requires T&C that are different from the T&C of a website only providing information (like a blog, a landing page, and so on). T&C provide you as the website owner the ability to protect yourself from potential legal exposure, but this may differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, so make sure to receive local legal advice if you are trying to protect yourself from legal exposure. What to include in the T&C document Generally speaking, T&C often address these types of issues: Who is allowed to use the website; the possible payment methods; a declaration that the website owner may change his or her offering in the future; the types of warranties the website owner gives his or her customers; a reference to issues of intellectual property or copyrights, where relevant; the website owner’s right to suspend or cancel a member’s account; and much, much more. To learn more about this, check out our article “Creating a Terms and Conditions Policy ”.

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Supporting Positive Change Imagine making a difference with every dollar you give. When you donate, 100% of your contribution goes directly to the cause—not to administrative fees, or salaries. Why? Because our team is made up entirely of dedicated volunteers who believe in creating real change. Your support fuels every initiative, and every life we touch . This is your chance to ensure that your generosity has the maximum impact. Together, we can make a meaningful difference. Donate today, and be part of a movement where every dollar counts! Or send check or money order to: Advocates for Change PO Box 103392 Denver CO 80250 AFC is an organization that relies solely on membership fees and donations fo r our funding. We sincerely welcome donations to: support our legislative initiatives provide re-entry assistance for our community help with various other projects. If you have any questions, please contact AFC advocates4changeafc@gmail.com

Meetings We're excited to host a free in-person meeting to connect, support, collaborate, and share ideas. Become informed, build a community, advocate, and make a difference! Join Us for Our Upcoming In-Person Advocates for Change Meeting! General Meeting 📅 Monday, May 19, 2025 🕒7:00 - 8:30 pm 📍Rocky Mountain Miracle Center 1939 South Monroe Street Denver CO 80201 The best support comes from individuals and family members who have been through similar struggles! When we hold meetings, we try to have informative speakers to keep us current on major topics of interest. Quarterly Meetings Other Meetings of Interest Family Voices is an Advocates for Change support group. We meet in Colorado Springs on a Sunday toward the middle of each month at 1:30 p.m. We host guest speakers from various agencies – probation, parole, Department of Corrections (DOC), housing, treatment providers from within DOC and community providers, etc. The meeting date is dependent upon the guest’s availability. If you are interested in attending, contact mbrewer2440@gmail.com for the exact date and location. The Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB) In June 2015, the Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB) established the Family Education, Engagement, and Support Committee , later renamed the Family Education, Engagement, and Support Working Group , in response to concerns from family members of individuals accused or convicted of a sex offense. For over six years, the Working Group met on the first Friday of each month to develop this guide, aiming to support and inform families navigating this complex system. Families expressed a need for clear information about the legal process and the specific provisions and requirements affecting their loved ones. SOMB conducts regular monthly meetings as w ell as several different sub-committee meetings. All meetings are open to the public, but some require an RSVP. Many meetings can be attended virtually. For dates, times and locations of SOMB meetings you can check the SOMB calendar here . You can also find minutes from past meetings on that page. The Colorado Department of Corrections holds Citizen Advocate Meetings at regularly scheduled intervals as a forum for communication and information sharing between the Department of Corrections and its stakeholders. Citizen Advocate Meetings are typically held twice yearly. For more information on these meetings click here . The National Association for Rational Sexual Offense Laws (NARSOL) holds an annual conference. NARSOL’s 2025 conference is slated to be held in Grand Rapids, MI on June 26-29. For more information click here .

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Publications Facing accusations or a conviction for a sexual offense—whether you or a loved one? Don't navigate this alone. Click the button below for the ultimate guide that provides crucial support and expert insights at every stage of the process Click here for the resource guide Books AN UNACCEPTABLY HIGH COST - b y Mark T. Walker Caught in the Web of the Criminal Justice System: Autism, Developmental Disabilities, and Sex Offenses - by Lawrence A. Dubin & Emily Horowitz YOUR LIFE ON “THE LIST” 4th Edition - by Derek W. Logue, OnceFallen.com Flyers Informational flyers on impacts and unintended consequences of Colorado's laws for those convicted of sex offences Lie Detector (2015) Peeing on the Grass (2015) Scarlet Letter (2015) Soft on Crime (2015) Recidivism (2014) Can Do/Can’t Do Barriers Costs (2014) Comparative Costs (2014) Could You Rebuild Your Life (2014) How do We Piece It All Together (2014) Legislative Quiz (2014) Listen to One Who Knows (2014) More than 96% Never Reoffend (2014) Sex Offender Facts (2014) Unintended Consequences (2014) Newsletters The Advocate Past issues of The Advocates for Change newsletters Humanizing Language Chart Click here for full chart Myth of No Known Cure Note from AFC: While the No Cure Language has been removed from the Colorado State Statutes and the words No Known Cure have been removed from the SOMB Standards and Guidelines, the Standards and Guidelines continue to convey this false and destructive underlying message. Clearly, our work is not yet finished. Learn More

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Refund Policy A legal disclaimer The explanations and information provided on this page are only general and high-level explanations and information on how to write your own document of a Refund Policy. You should not rely on this article as legal advice or as recommendations regarding what you should actually do, because we cannot know in advance what are the specific refund policies that you wish to establish between your business and your customers. We recommend that you seek legal advice to help you understand and to assist you in the creation of your own Refund Policy. Refund Policy - the basics Having said that, a Refund Policy is a legally binding document that is meant to establish the legal relations between you and your customers regarding how and if you will provide them with a refund. Online businesses selling products are sometimes required (depending on local laws and regulations) to present their product return policy and refund policy. In some jurisdictions, this is needed in order to comply with consumer protection laws. It may also help you avoid legal claims from customers that are not satisfied with the products they purchased. What to include in the Refund Policy Generally speaking, a Refund Policy often addresses these types of issues: the timeframe for asking for a refund; will the refund be full or partial; under which conditions will the customer receive a refund; and much, much more.

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