DOVE is dedicated to providing direct services to victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in the Colorado Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, and Hard of Hearing (DDBDDHH) community. We are the only source of Deaf and ASL-accessible advocacy services in the state.
Testimonials
"Before, I felt ashamed, abused, embarrassed, emotional, big time victim, nobody, ugly, failure and fool. Thanks to DOVE for helping me and my two kids now I feel free, no more victim and stronger now! DOVE helped me so much by giving me support for gas to go to work or court and food for my family during the horrible times."
- Deaf woman, survivor of DV
"Remember, you're not alone -- let the beauty little bird (DOVE advocates) to guide you with many ways to help, as they helped me."
- Deaf man, survivor of DV
"Thank God that DOVE is there for me to help me a lot - I would have difficult time with hearing people!"
- Deaf teen, survivor of sexual assault
"I was so scared to face him in court but DOVE there with me makes me safer! DOVE helps me so much with papers, court, food stamps and finding my own place. I thank DOVE for everything."
- Deaf woman, survivor of DV
"I was so ashamed to contact DOVE as a professional for a long time and finally, when I reached out for help; DOVE kept everything confidential and still treat me as a professional. The staff are very respectful and supportive. I am grateful for their on-going support and am a survivor now."
- Anonymous