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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 November 17, 2025 7:00 – 8:30 pm New location for the meeting 5389 S Elati St Unit 4, Littleton, CO 80120-1522 “Moving the Needle from a Legislative Perspective” Special Guest: Jesse Hanson, SOMB Program Manager 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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Back Housing Housing programs that may assist a person convicted of a sex offense in Colorado.Affordable Rental Housing is in short supply across Colorado and the Denver Metropolitan area. Housing is even more of a challenge for those who are justice involved. The organizations below may or may not assist a person convicted of a sex offense or who are on the sex offender registry. The following information is not guaranteed to be up to date or 100% accurate. But it may be a place to start. Reshape Mobarez Solutions ChristLife Ministries Connections Prison Ministry My Father's House CMRC Housing List 2018 His House Ministries (303)-525-0660 Cheryl Sartain cherylandassociates@yahoo.com A Future and a Hope Colorado Affordable Housing Search Pets Welcome Extended Stay Green Valley Ranch Transitional Housing Harvard House Denver (480) 433-3532 Mesa House mesahousesocialmedia@gmail.com Coalition for Sexual Offense Restoration (CSOR) Hope Homes Housing Resource List Redtail Ponds Permanent Authentic Recovery Homes Supportive Housing Songbird Nest Housing (720)-877-1373 Housing Restrictions Note: information is subject to change at any time.

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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.

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Treatment Back Note: We cannot recommend specific treatment providers. However we can offer some strategies for finding providers by contacting us. Overview of Sex Offender Management Understanding how Colorado classifies, supervises, and treats convicted sex offenders Learn More Sex Offender Management Board Complaint Process Please note: You must cite one or more specific Standards (the actual standard number from the Revised Adult or Juvenile Standards) with a brief explanation of how each Standard was violated. An advocate can file the complaint on your behalf. List of Standards File a Complaint Approved Treatment Providers for Persons Accused of, or Convicted of a Sex Offense Learn More

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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

Back Colorado Workforce Provides one-on-one job assistance, including proper attire. Call to make an appointment at (303) 433-0300 Colorado Workforce https://cdle.colorado.gov/workforce-partners-resources The Colorado Department of Labor & Employment (CDLE) strives for excellence by collaborating with our Workforce Development staff and partners. These partners help provide resources and information for the CDLE employment, training staff and workforce system; as well as our partner agencies and constituents throughout the nation.