If you or someone you know is a survivor of interpersonal violence, such as sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, or sexual harassment, there are many resources available both on campus and in the Denver community available for support. On this page, you'll find a list of these resources, including services provided and contact information.
You can contact CAPE by email or during business hours at 303-871-3853.
If you or someone around you is in an emergency situation, don't hesitate to call 9-1-1, or Campus Safety at 303-871-3000 or ext. 1-3000, right away. For a non-emergency illness, injury, or mental health crisis, call the HCC Front Desk at 303-871-2205 — help is available 24/7.
CAPE can assist in exploring options for reporting sexual assault, stalking, sexual harassment, or relationship violence. Communication with a CAPE advocate does not obligate reporting anything to law enforcement or the University.
After experiencing a sexual assault, you may choose to undergo a Medical Forensic Exam (MFE), also known as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) forensic exam. This does not require you to formally report anything to law enforcement or participate in an investigation.
Our advocates acknowledge that those with marginalized identities are likely to experience this type of harm and violence at an increased rate. Our advocates employ a trauma-informed, equity, and justice-driven lens to their work and offer client-centered services to survivors.
When a friend or loved one has experienced interpersonal violence, it can be difficult to know how best to respond. CAPE can help you navigate these difficult conversations.
Survivor Advocates hold the privileges of confidentiality per Colorado State Statute 13-90-107. Confidentiality means that your personal information and anything you share is protected and will not be disclosed to others without your permission. Limitation on confidentiality apply only when:
Clear and substantial risk of physical danger to self or others exists. This may include life-threatening situations or when specific threats are made against others.
It is required by law (i.e. child abuse reporting statute) or court ordered. In these cases, efforts are made to protect all sensitive information.
Confidential University Resources
The following services from the University of Denver are committed to maintaining confidentiality and protecting your personal information.
You are always free to report sexual assault, stalking, harassment, or relationship violence to the University. This can be done through Campus Safety or the DU Title IX office. Reports are NOT confidential and result in a Title IX investigation conducted by the University.
Title IX investigations are separate from law enforcement investigations. You have the option of reporting only to the University, only to law enforcement, to both, or to neither.
You are always free to report sexual assault, stalking, harassment, or relationship violence to law enforcement. These reports cannot be kept confidential and will result in a law enforcement investigation by the Denver Police Department.
9-1-1 (emergency)
Denver PD: 720-913-1300 (non-emergency)
Law enforcement investigations are separate from Title IX investigations. You have the option of reporting only to law enforcement, only to the University, to both, or to neither.